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I was once told in my early twenties that lying flat on the wooden lounge floor would solve my back pain. Whilst it felt fine when I was lying there, getting back up was a completely different story, and I needed some assistance! People are often told to rest when they have back pain, but is that really the best thing to do? Generally, the Answer is No For most muscular back pain, movement is one of the best things you can do. When muscles become tight or go into spasm, gentl

I often hear people say, "It's just my age" when they talk about pain. It's not just someone who has put their back out. It's also the mum who can no longer sit comfortably on the grass in the summer, or the person whose body aches after a short jog. Getting older does not automatically mean living with pain. People expect more aches and pains as they get older because they believe the body simply ages and degenerates. Whilst our bodies do naturally change over time, pain is

This week marks World Spine Day, and this year’s theme, “Spine Health for Life”, is something I believe we should all invest in. Caring for your spine doesn’t just support your back; it influences so many other elements of your overall health and wellbeing. The World Federation of Chiropractic, who promote World Spine Day, offer simple but powerful advice: Move Sit correctly Limit mobile device use Eat a healthy diet Prioritise mental health Get adequate sleep Take time to re

A season of creativity, grounding, and gentle movement. Pottery & Yoga Evening — Friday 13th November Our much‑loved collaboration returns. Join Nicky from For The Love of Pottery and me for an evening of creativity and calm. You’ll begin by crafting your own functional pottery piece, something you can use and treasure. Nicky will then take it away to be fired for you. After the making session, settle into a gentle yoga flow followed by deeply nourishing restorative poses. Th