Taking regular breaks is vital to allow structures time to rest and recover. Whilst we are sat or stood in the same position for hours at a time, we are using the same sets of muscles and putting stress through the same joints. These structures aren’t designed to be working for hours at a time, and without rest and recovery they can develop problems like hypertonicity (tightness), repetitive strain injuries, and early onset arthritis which can all lead to inflammation and then pain. We know it is all too easy to get wrapped up in your work and before you know it, it’s lunch and you haven’t moved all morning. Try to take a break every 45 minutes, go up and down the stairs a few times, roll the shoulders, do some squats, and get the blood pumping through those legs and you’ll be surprised how much difference this can have on your back.