Back, Neck & Posture

"I only bent down to pick something up and my back went." "I just turned to get out of the car." "All I did was put my socks on!" I hear versions of these stories in clinic all the time. And it's completely understandable to assume that one movement caused the problem. But quite often, the movement you remember isn't really the whole story. It's simply... The Straw That Broke the Camel's Back Imagine your body has a bucket. Every day, you're adding a little bit to it. A busy

It's one of the most common things I hear in clinic. "I only bent down to pick up a sock..." Or... "I only reached into the boot of the car." "I only sneezed." "I only picked up the washing basket." People are often convinced that one small movement has suddenly "put their back out." In reality, it's rarely that simple. Was It Really the Sock? Probably not. Picking up a sock is something you've done thousands of times before without any problems. So why did it hurt this time?

One of the most common things I hear in clinic is: "I think I need a better office chair." And while having a comfortable, supportive chair certainly helps, it's usually not the biggest problem. The old-fashioned idea of finding the "perfect posture" has largely been thrown out. What we now understand is that immobility is often the bigger issue. Your Best Posture Is Your Next Posture People often ask me, "What's the perfect way to sit?" The answer is... There isn't one. Your

Why Desk Posture Matters More Than You Think Are you spending long hours at your desk? With more people than ever working in office or hybrid roles, poor posture is now a leading cause of neck pain, shoulder tension, and lower back issues. At Reform Osteopaths, we regularly treat patients suffering from musculoskeletal pain caused by incorrect sitting habits. This blog will guide you through: The key principles of correct desk posture How to prevent posture-related pain Pract

If you suffer from regular migraines or tension headaches, you’ll know they can disrupt everything — from work to family life. The...