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Here, our team offer clear, practical guidance to help you manage common issues from stiff joints and everyday aches to recovery tips and injury prevention.

Lower Back Pain: When to Keep Moving and When to Get Help

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek help from an Osteopath or Physiotherapist. It can come on suddenly after lifting, gardening, DIY, exercise or just from an awkward movement. It can also build gradually from long periods of sitting, driving, stress, reduced activity or simply...

The Complete Guide to Knee Pain: Causes, Treatment and When to Seek Help

Knee pain is one of the most common complaints we see at Mid Sussex Osteopaths. Whether it comes on gradually over time or starts suddenly after an injury, knee pain can make everyday activities surprisingly difficult. Walking, climbing stairs, exercising, gardening, playing sport and even getting up from a chair...

Shoulder Pain Causes and Treatment | Physiotherapy at MSO

Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems that our Physios see at our clinic in Haywards Heath. Understanding the most common shoulder pain causes is the first step towards fixing it. Whether your pain started at the gym, from desk work, or for no clear reason, this guide...

The 10-Minute Daily Routine to Reduce Stiffness and Prevent Injury

If your body’s been feeling stiff, tight, or just not moving as well as it should, you’re not alone. We see it all the time, especially at this time of year. As activity levels increase in Spring, the body is often asked to do more before it’s ready. That’s when...

Low Back Pain Relief Exercises: 5 Simple Stretches That Work

Do you suffer from low back pain? If so, you’re not alone. Low back pain is one of the most common problems we see at Mid Sussex Osteopaths in Haywards Heath. Whether it’s from sitting at a desk, gardening, driving or exercising, stiffness in the lower back can build up...

Heel Pain Stretches: 3 Simple Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain can make everyday activities surprisingly uncomfortable. Walking the dog, going for a run, or even taking your first steps in the morning can suddenly become painful. Heel pain stretches can play an important role in relieving plantar fasciitis and helping people return to comfortable walking and exercise. Heel...

Get Your Upper Back and Shoulders Ready for Spring

It finally feels like Spring is on the way. As activity levels begin to rise again, now is the ideal time to introduce some upper back mobility exercises to prepare your shoulders and reduce the risk of discomfort. The days are getting lighter and warmer, the garden is calling, and...

Why Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back

Back pain rarely appears overnight. For most people, it builds gradually. A little stiffness after sitting. An ache by the end of the day. Relief at the weekend — then discomfort returning once work begins again. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people do the right things and...

Back Pain at Work? 3 Small Changes That Help

Most back pain linked to work doesn’t arrive dramatically. It creeps in. A stiffness when you stand up.An ache by mid-afternoon.A back that feels better at the weekend but tightens again by Wednesday. It’s easy to blame the demands of desk-based work but before you assume you need a new...