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Why Do We Treat More Office Workers Than Athletes?

August 22, 2018 By ashley Leave a Comment

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It seems strange to think that despite the physical strain sports people put themselves through, we don’t actually see as many sports injuries in North Finchley as you would expect.

On the other hand we see many more office workers despite them being much less physically active.

Surely you would expect sports people to be injuring themselves all the time. You’d also expect office workers who do nothing but sit all day to be fine.

Why is this?

Well, after eight years of being in practice I’ve observed some very common patterns. Generally speaking many office workers don’t exercise. They often have families, start work early or finish late and find it difficult to find the time to get to the gym.

This pattern continues for years throughout their working life and they gradually become less flexible and physically weaker over time.

This weakness (mainly in their lower backs) makes them vulnerable to back issues; either sudden acute attacks or long term chronic pain. Where the muscles surrounding the back have become weak the body no longer has natural support to be able to do day to day tasks such as picking things off the floor.

Combine this weakness around the back with tightness in the hamstrings, buttocks and hips and you’re almost certain to end up with some form of back pain.

I’ve also noticed that office workers who DO manage to exercise regularly have fewer injuries and also recover faster when they do get injured.

Athletes Are In Better Condition

Athletes on the other hand are regularly developing their bodies making them stronger and more flexible. This combination of strength and flexibility reduces the risk of injury.

Of course injuries do happen with athletes and these tend to be directly related to the sport they are doing. It is much rarer to see an athlete in pain from picking something up off the floor than it is an office worker.

So How Does This Relate To You?

If you’re an office worker and you haven’t yet developed a bad back then you’re lucky. If you do already have chronic pain then it’s not the end of the world.

The key to preventing back pain (or any other form of pain) is to regularly and consistently improve your strength through exercise and also to improve your flexibility.

Pilates and Yoga are both good places to begin for stability and flexibility and weight training (for both men and women) is the best option for strength.

If you aren’t sure how to begin or you are worried about making your aches and pains worse then I suggest you book a FREE 30 minute consultation with us so we can help you start on the right path.

To arrange your free consultation you can either email us at info@precisionwellbeing.co.uk or call us on 0203 356 7060.

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*DISCLAIMER: The below reviews are customer reviews and are not necessarily reflective of typical results. Results may vary on an individual basis.

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Paul Branch
Paul Branch
11:55 22 Oct 18
I went to see Ashley with a bad back that left me unable to run, train or even walk properly. His help and treatments have very quickly got me back to normal and he's given me a lot of great advice and guidance for maintaining my fitness long term. I've met a few of the team there and everyone is very friendly, welcoming and professional. It's a great setup and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Jamie Dunn
Jamie Dunn
11:47 13 Aug 18
Really enjoyed training with Ashley – I'd barely set foot inside a gym before but over 6-8 weeks he taught me a variety of exercises for the whole body and gave me the confidence to train on my own, as well as offering nutritional advice and helping me work to improve a knee problem. Everyone at Precision Wellbeing is friendly and welcoming too, and it's a really nice space to exercise in. Thanks!
SJ S
SJ S
13:10 27 Sep 18
Could not recommend the services offered by Precision Wellbeing Group more; I read some of the other great reviews on here before booking an appointment, and if anything the service I received exceeded my expectations. I saw Ashley for an initial consultation and then several follow-up sessions for muscle pain in my back; I was able to book my first consultation same day, and was able to book flexibly around my work schedule for all subsequent appointments. Ashley was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put me at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a lot of pain. From the first appointment I noticed an improvement, but I was also impressed by how thorough the assessment and follow-up process was; it really helped me to feel more relaxed and reassured about my recovery. I've really noticed how both the treatment/exercises during sessions and recommendations for home have helped significantly with my back. I also feel skilled up with the exercises and recommendations I need to build my strength up and avoid re-injury moving forward. Overall, a great service that I would recommend to anyone.
Ben Freedman
Ben Freedman
15:15 18 Jun 18
Highly recommend. Michael has been absolutely superb. I have been seeing him due to a prolapsed disc and sciatica down my left leg. I have seen many back specialists in the past and have to say Michael is up there with the best. Very learned, very educated and informative and a pleasure to be around
Tamara Smith
Tamara Smith
12:27 31 Jul 18
I couldn't turn my head left or right for 2 weeks. One session with Ashley and my mobility is back, I understand where the issue originated and what postural/habit changes I need to make. I'm sending all my friends to him - thank you!
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Paul Branch
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11:55 22 Oct 18
I went to see Ashley with a bad back that left me unable to run, train or even walk properly. His help and treatments have very quickly got me back to normal and he's given me a lot of great advice and guidance for maintaining my fitness long term. I've met a few of the team there and everyone is very friendly, welcoming and professional. It's a great setup and I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Jamie Dunn
Jamie Dunn
11:47 13 Aug 18
Really enjoyed training with Ashley – I'd barely set foot inside a gym before but over 6-8 weeks he taught me a variety of exercises for the whole body and gave me the confidence to train on my own, as well as offering nutritional advice and helping me work to improve a knee problem. Everyone at Precision Wellbeing is friendly and welcoming too, and it's a really nice space to exercise in. Thanks!
SJ S
SJ S
13:10 27 Sep 18
Could not recommend the services offered by Precision Wellbeing Group more; I read some of the other great reviews on here before booking an appointment, and if anything the service I received exceeded my expectations. I saw Ashley for an initial consultation and then several follow-up sessions for muscle pain in my back; I was able to book my first consultation same day, and was able to book flexibly around my work schedule for all subsequent appointments. Ashley was extremely professional and highly knowledgeable, with a friendly conversational manner that helped to put me at ease at a time when I was suffering from quite a lot of pain. From the first appointment I noticed an improvement, but I was also impressed by how thorough the assessment and follow-up process was; it really helped me to feel more relaxed and reassured about my recovery. I've really noticed how both the treatment/exercises during sessions and recommendations for home have helped significantly with my back. I also feel skilled up with the exercises and recommendations I need to build my strength up and avoid re-injury moving forward. Overall, a great service that I would recommend to anyone.
Ben Freedman
Ben Freedman
15:15 18 Jun 18
Highly recommend. Michael has been absolutely superb. I have been seeing him due to a prolapsed disc and sciatica down my left leg. I have seen many back specialists in the past and have to say Michael is up there with the best. Very learned, very educated and informative and a pleasure to be around
Tamara Smith
Tamara Smith
12:27 31 Jul 18
I couldn't turn my head left or right for 2 weeks. One session with Ashley and my mobility is back, I understand where the issue originated and what postural/habit changes I need to make. I'm sending all my friends to him - thank you!
See All Reviews

*DISCLAIMER: The above reviews are customer reviews and are not necessarily reflective of typical results. Results may vary on an individual basis.

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