'It's been hurting for a while but I didn't know what to do with it!'
'I've had problems with my back for years but just lived with it!'
'I've worked at a desk based job for 20yrs and my shoulders have been hurting most of that time!'
'I thought it would go away by itself but its now worse!'
These are just some of the many things I hear from patients when I see them for the first time. These are problems that, more often than not, start off as a niggle and over time turn into days, sometimes weeks or months of pain which then leads to time off work or even job loss when the problem escalates (in 2022 musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions were the second highest reason for sickness absentees at work ons.gov.uk).
A healthy body is now becoming more and more important in modern life. More and more is asked of our body, whether its the office worker sat at a computer for 10hrs a day putting strain on their upper back and neck or the delivery driver with an already aching lower back being told that the 100+ parcels they've delivered in a day needs to be upped to 120+.
Mental health issues also have a knock on effect with our physical wellbeing. Anxiety, stress and depression can all lead to physical ailments developing with soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) becoming over stressed.
If you work in a mentally or physically demanding job then getting a regular treatment is highly recommended. It will help release endorphins into the body helping you feel more relaxed mentally. It will also help get rid of toxins that have accumulated in the muscles as well as releasing tight connective tissues
If you want to find out more please feel free to give me a ring on 07912754088 or email matt@mh-st.co.uk
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