There is no detour around the aging process. The fact is, as we age, we lose bone mass (Osteopenia) and gain conditions like Arthritis which result in pain and decreased flexibility in the joints.
When we’re young, most of us take our skeleton for granted. It may fracture or even break from time to time, but on the whole, it is an unobtrusive constant. It works tirelessly to provide both protection and pose without any real effort on our part.
Mathieu Rossano BSc (Hons) Ost Med DO ND Practice Principle and Registered Osteopath
It’s a wonderful life, and it’s getting better all the time!The Office of National Statistics predicted last year that, by 2041, life expectancy would exceed 86 years for women and 83 years for men. This will also be creeping up further over time.
We know that sitting is bad for us (if you didn’t know it before reading this newsletter you’ll definitely know it now!) Have you heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking”? It may sound like quite a dramatic statement but it’s sadly true.
The Alexander Technique is all about the relationship between thinking and movement. Movement means any activity and that includes sitting! Even if we are sitting very still, we are still in movement.
Sitting down all day can be a pain in the arse, literally. Those of you with sedentary jobs will know this as sitting at a desk for hours can actually be painful to the whole body.
