If you are sitting more, then you need to look after your back.

Take a break…. You deserve it. Our bodies were not made to sit for hours on end, 5 days a week. If you have a desk based job you might be spending more time in the chair, not moving, than you should be. Getting up to take a walk, grab a drink or do some stretches can reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury (RSI) and cumulative low back loading and therefore back pain (1), eye strain (if you are using a computer) and is just plain and simply good for you! Some research (2)

Do you suffer from back and neck pain, head aches and even shoulder pain? Do you feel stiff? Do you feel your posture is not what it used to be? If the answer to any of these is “Yes”, you are not alone. We have noticed that a large percentage of people with these symptoms cannot identify what is causing their pain. Consider this - you might be feeling this way due to altered upper body posture and reduced strength. The strength of our upper back and shoulder girdle, along w