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Paul Gough

The Ultimate Impact of the Great North Run on Your Legs

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Most Great North Run guides talk about the course in terms of pacing and scenery. I want to talk about it in terms of tissue. Because the route from Newcastle to South Shields makes a very specific set of physical demands, in a very specific order — and almost every runner I see in the weeks afterwards has been caught out by one of them. Usually the same one. Here’s what each section of the course is actually asking of your body, and how to prepare for it during your training block.

Recover After New Year Celebrations: How to Reset, Rebuild Energy, and Get Active Again Without Feeling Tight or Slowed Down

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 Prolonged sitting increases the risk of back pain and discomfort by placing sustained load on spinal structures, weakening postural muscles, and reducing circulation. Older adults are especially vulnerable. Practical steps — ergonomic adjustments, regular microbreaks, gentle strengthening and mobility exercises, and professional advice when pain is persistent or severe — can reduce symptoms and protect long‑term back health.12

Embrace Mobility in the New Year: Simple Ways to Move Better, Feel Better, and Stay Consistent

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 Prolonged sitting increases the risk of back pain and discomfort by placing sustained load on spinal structures, weakening postural muscles, and reducing circulation. Older adults are especially vulnerable. Practical steps — ergonomic adjustments, regular microbreaks, gentle strengthening and mobility exercises, and professional advice when pain is persistent or severe — can reduce symptoms and protect long‑term back health.12

When Sitting Steals Your Comfort: How Long Hours Affect Back Health

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 Prolonged sitting increases the risk of back pain and discomfort by placing sustained load on spinal structures, weakening postural muscles, and reducing circulation. Older adults are especially vulnerable. Practical steps — ergonomic adjustments, regular microbreaks, gentle strengthening and mobility exercises, and professional advice when pain is persistent or severe — can reduce symptoms and protect long‑term back health.12

How Posture Affects More Than Just Your Back

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Good posture does more than reduce back discomfort — it influences breathing, digestion, balance, mood, and joint health. Small daily changes, targeted exercises and simple workplace or home adjustments can reduce pain, lower fall risk and improve daily function for older adults. If pain or functional loss persists, consult a clinician for personalised care.

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

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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.