Backcare Awareness Week for 2021 is taking place this year from 4-8 October.  The 2021 campaign centres on Back Pain working from home

According to https://www.versusarthritis.org/ approximately 1 in 6 adults in England have some form of back pain. 

And of course, with more of us working remotely, this is only going to get worse, so let’s take some steps today to improve your posture. 

This 2 minute video has some top tips for making sure your back, neck and shoulders stay aligned when working.  Have you thought about using an ironing board as a standing desk? 

Don’t forget they are height-adjustable!

And these simple desk stretches are designed to help ease the strain wherever you’re sitting. 

Our very own Simon Jones – Therapy Manager, has some simple exercises to help care for your back.

For more information on back care, please visit https://wearesmt.co.uk/physical-well-being/looking-after-your-back/ or take a look at any of the Quick links below. 

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/

https://www.spine-health.com/blog/7-ways-relieve-back-pain-naturally

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Backpain/Pages/Backpainhome.aspx