5 Mistakes That Can Make Back Discomfort Feel Worse (and What to Do Instead)

Back discomfort isn’t just about the aches themselves. It has a way of creeping into daily life—making it harder to enjoy a walk, concentrate at work, or even relax at home. For many, the frustration isn’t just the physical feeling, but the way it quietly steals moments of comfort, independence, and confidence.

The truth is, back pain is one of the most common complaints people experience. Yet, while it’s widespread, it’s also often misunderstood. Many well-meaning habits, routines, and choices can actually make it worse without us realising.

This blog explores five common mistakes that can intensify back discomfort, why they matter, and simple alternatives that may help you take back a sense of control.

Back Pain in Autumn: How to Stay Comfortable and Enjoy the Season

Autumn has a special way of shifting the rhythm of life. The days become shorter, the mornings arrive cooler, and the leaves start to fall in their golden tones. For many, it’s a favourite season – long walks in the crisp air, weekends in the garden, or simply enjoying the cosiness that comes as the year winds down.

But for those living with back discomfort, autumn can also feel like a hurdle. The cooler weather often highlights stiffness, and the demands of the season – raking leaves, carrying shopping for hearty meals, or spending longer periods indoors – can place extra strain on the body.

It can be disheartening when the season you’d like to embrace instead reminds you of your limits. Yet, autumn also brings an opportunity. It’s a time to pause, reset routines, and take intentional steps that can support both comfort and movement.

In this blog, we’ll explore why back pain often feels worse in autumn, practical tips for managing it, and ways to keep enjoying the season without letting discomfort hold you back.

Handling Back Pain as We Move into Autumn: Staying Comfortable and Active in the Colder Months

As the warm days of summer fade, autumn arrives with its crisp mornings, shorter evenings, and cooler temperatures. For many, this change is welcome – it’s a time of cosy jumpers, colourful walks, and a return to familiar routines. Yet, for those living with back discomfort, the shift into colder months can also bring fresh challenges.

The Top 10 Benefits of Acupuncture: Unlock Natural Healing

top 10 benefits of acupuncture

Are you seeking relief from pains such as chronic pain, migraines, or arthritis? Have you considered acupuncture as a potential solution? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the top 10 benefits of acupuncture and how this practice can transform your health and well-being. The Top 10 Benefits of Acupuncture 1. Natural Pain Relief: Acupuncture … Read more

How To Stop Back Pain At Night And Get Better Sleep

Stop Back Pain At Night And Get Better Sleep

If you are struggling to get a good night’s sleep, find it really hard to get comfortable in bed and wake up feeling exhausted and in pain, then this blog is for you… A lot of visitors to our clinic are suffering with back pain and want to know how to stop back pain FAST … Read more

How to Fix Sciatica and Finally Overcome the Agonising Pain

How to Fix Sciatica - Lower Back Pain

How to Fix Sciatica A major problem that some patients in our clinic face is dealing with Sciatica. In this blog, we will cover what Sciatica is, what causes Sciatica, and how to fix Sciatica. What is Sciatica? It is very common for patients to come to our clinic with lower back pain, and Sciatica … Read more

Chronic Joint Pain: Does Acupuncture Really Work For Joint Pain?

This month I’d like to talk to you about Acupuncture… Now a lot of people have heard of it but aren’t entirely sure what acupuncture actually entails… so let me explain: Acupuncture is a form of physiotherapy used at Paul Gough physio rooms however from my experience it is one of the lesser known/understood forms … Read more