Have you ever felt a twinge in your ankle, then later had a pain in your hip?

Perhaps you’ve had a tight neck, then a headache a few days later.

It’s no surprise when you think that everything in our body is connected.

From how we stand, sit or move - even the tiniest imbalance can manifest itself in another part of the body.

Most of the time we can compensate for this as the body adapts and adjusts its movements.

But if we continue with improper movements or poor posture, over time it can turn into a bigger problem and spark injuries.

Think about sitting slumped at a desk all day. Strain is put on the spine and the back muscles can become weakened. Other muscle groups compensate – our chest muscles become tightened and we may feel aches and pains elsewhere – particularly in the neck and shoulders.

Having a massage can be a great way to help alleviate tension in tight muscles and as a trained sports massage therapist and personal trainer, I give my clients personalised advice, exercises and stretches to help strengthen and correct imbalances.

Learning how to carry out exercises safely and correctly is also key in keeping the body as strong and mobile as possible. Again, this is something we offer here at Wellness Lincs.

Zoe