Office with laptop workers If your first week back at work has come with a stiff neck, tight shoulders, or headaches that creep in by mid-afternoon, you’re not alone. January is a perfect storm for desk-related aches: we go from festive routines (different sleep, different movement, different posture) straight back into long hours sitting, driving, and staring at screens. The result is often that familiar “coat-hanger” tension across the shoulders, a tight jaw, or a neck that

Group yoga class, hip mobility. January has a reputation for big promises. New routines. New goals. New you. But if you’ve ever gone all-in for two weeks and then crashed (or flared up), you already know the truth: intensity isn’t the same as progress . Especially when you’re managing back pain, neck tension, headaches, joint stiffness, or recurring injuries. This year, we’re taking a different approach at Laura Fishlock Osteopathy: 1% better, every day . Small, realistic mov

Standing on icy ground. Winter has a way of making even small niggles feel louder. You might notice your back feels stiffer when you get out of bed, your neck tightens up faster at your desk, or old injuries start “checking in” the moment the temperature drops. If that sounds familiar, you’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone. The good news? Winter aches are common, understandable, and very treatable. With the right mix of hands-on care, movement support, and

When life feels a little out of balance, and aches or stiffness start to hold you back, it’s natural to look for gentle, effective ways to feel better. Osteopathy offers a warm, holistic approach that can help you regain comfort and mobility. If you’re curious about how this therapy can support your wellbeing, especially here in Kintbury, you’re in the right place. Let me walk you through the many benefits of osteopathy and how it might just be the key to a healthier, happier

Friends at Christmas "I love my friends and family, but I feel completely drained by constant social demands." Sound familiar? Especially during the festive season, even the most social among us can find their energy stretched thin. The truth is, social overload is real—and it’s more common than you think. Why Social Energy Runs Out (Even for Extroverts) Social connection is essential for health, but it comes with a cost. Your social battery isn’t infinite, and certain situat

Christmas cookie making The festive season brings joy, connection, and—let's be honest—plenty of opportunities to indulge. Rich meals, celebratory drinks, sweet treats, and late nights are all part of the seasonal experience. But if you've ever woken up after a festive gathering feeling stiff, achy, bloated, and utterly exhausted, you know there's often a physical price to pay. Here's the good news: enjoying the festive season doesn't mean abandoning your wellness. It's not a

Feeling more exhausted than usual lately? You're not imagining it. November creates the perfect storm for energy depletion, and understanding why can help you fight back against the seasonal slump. Understanding the November Energy Crisis As the days grow shorter and the year races toward its end, many of us find ourselves running on empty. This isn't just about being "a bit tired"—it's a genuine physiological response to multiple environmental and lifestyle stressors converg

Christmas Market Picture this: It's mid-December. You're standing in a crowded shopping centre, shoulders hunched, jaw clenched, mentally running through your endless to-do list while balancing shopping bags and dodging other stressed shoppers. Your neck feels tight, your head is starting to ache, and you can't remember the last time you took a proper breath. Sound familiar? If you've ever wondered why you start the new year feeling more exhausted than energized, you're not a

Mother and child winter walk "My knee is aching—must be rain coming." For generations, this kind of statement was dismissed as folklore, old wives' tales, or confirmation bias. Doctors would politely nod while privately doubting that human joints could function as biological barometers. Your grandmother was right all along. Decades of research now confirm what millions of people with chronic pain have always known: joints really do ache before weather changes. This isn't imag

Friends laughing drinking coffee When you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from injury, or managing a health condition, you probably focus on the obvious factors: treatment quality, exercise consistency, nutrition, sleep. These matter enormously. But there's another factor—equally powerful yet often overlooked—that dramatically influences your healing trajectory. Social connection. This isn't about "positive thinking" or emotional comfort (though those help too). Soci