Staying Active

If you spend most of your working day at a desk, regular movement matters more than trying to maintain one “perfect” sitting position. So, how often should you move during the working day? There is no single interval that suits everyone, but breaking up sitting at least every 30 to 60 minutes is a practical starting point. Even standing, walking for a minute or changing position can help interrupt long periods of inactivity. A Practical Movement Routine For Desk Workers You d

Have you ever noticed that your body seems to ache more when life returns to normal? After a summer holiday, a long weekend or even a few days off work, many people find themselves feeling stiff, sore or unusually tired. It can seem strange. Surely you've just had a break? In reality, your body is adapting to a completely different routine. Your Body Loves Routine Whether you're sitting at a desk, walking the dog every morning or going to the gym three evenings a week, your b

September always feels like a bit of a reset. The summer holidays are coming to an end, children are heading back to school, work gets busier and suddenly we're all trying to get back into our normal routines. And quite often, your body notices the change too. You might find yourself feeling a little stiffer than usual, an old niggle starts making itself known again, or you're simply wondering why everything seems to ache when you've just come back from a holiday! The answer

Holidays are meant to leave us feeling refreshed… So why do so many people come back with a sore back, stiff neck or aching joints? At this time of year, it's something I see regularly in clinic. Interestingly, it usually falls into one of two categories. Holiday Type 1: You Do Far More Than Usual For many people, everyday life involves: Sitting at a desk Driving A few thousand steps each day Then suddenly you're on holiday. You're exploring new cities, walking 20,000 steps a

We've had a few patients recently mention the same thing: "I don't know if it's just me, but everything feels harder work in this heat." And they're not imagining it. During a heatwave, many people notice: Increased fatigue More muscle cramping Reduced energy levels Stiffness after activity Slower recovery from exercise While warmer weather can help some people feel less stiff, extreme heat places additional demands on the body. Why Heat Affects How Your Body Feels When tempe

As the weather improves, many people head straight into the garden after months of being less active — and every year we see a rise in gardening-related back, shoulder, and knee injuries at Reform Osteopaths. While gardening is great for physical and mental wellbeing, repetitive movements, awkward positions, and long periods of bending can place significant strain on the body. The good news? Most gardening injuries are preventable with the right preparation and recovery. Comm

As the new year begins, many people are hitting the gym with fresh motivation and ambitious fitness goals. But with that renewed energy comes a spike in gym-related injuries - especially among beginners or those returning after a break. Strains, sprains, lower back pain, and poor posture are common outcomes of going “all in” without preparing the body. Whether you’re new to working out or getting back into routine, osteopathy can play a vital role in injury prevention, pain m

Have you ever noticed your knees getting stiffer or your back aching more during the winter months? It’s incredibly common for people to experience more joint pain when the temperature drops. But why is that? And what can you actually do to feel better? At Reform Osteopaths, we treat countless clients every winter who come in saying, "I feel fine in summer, but as soon as it gets cold, everything tightens up!" This blog will walk you through the reasons behind joint pain in c