Another national lockdown has once again changed our daily routines. Most of us are juggling working from home with family commitments, and the weather makes that daily walk much less appealing.

Today marks the first day we can return to training at the gym in England after three months in lockdown.

Look at the training and recovery plan for any professional athlete and you’re guaranteed to find a sports massage somewhere. It’s a staple in the sports world to help aid recovery and prevent injury. 

As osteopaths and movement specialists, we frequently help people work through various types of pain. If you’ve ever experienced an injury or dealt with ongoing pain, you’ll know how debilitating it can be in your daily life. 

Each day we complete thousands of complex movements without giving them conscious thought. Even when you’re moving deliberately – like during a workout or while playing a football match – your mind is probably not processing the intricate movements coordinating your actions.

You’re working out regularly and feel fit and healthy, but how would you rate your mobility? Fitness is about more than just how much you can deadlift or how fast you can run a mile. But full-body mobility and range of motion are often overlooked in favour of the more exciting fitness pursuits like heavier lifts and more reps.