I ordered this particular headboard because it came up when I filtered for freestanding headboards.  I had just bought an adjustable bed and was trying to avoid the added expense of buying separate headboard brackets from the manufacturer.  Ultimately, I had no choice.  Even with the headboard secured to my bed, it moved A LOT.  My husband resolved this by attaching two pieces of wood to the back of the headboard on each side so its not possible for the headboard to move backwards.  Each piece has a felt bumper on the end so the wall isnt damaged.