Musculoskeletal health

The way we sit, stand and repetitive actions we take every day can have an effect on your posture and the muscles supporting your skeleton. Nuffield Health experts provide advice to help you manage your musculoskeletal health while at work. 

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Small changes to your lifestyle could make you happier, and see you living a longer, healthier life. There's no magic cure, but Head of Clinical Research Dr Ben Kelly has 5 top tips to help you keep your mind and body firing on all cylinders well into retirement.

Updated: Friday 30 October 2026

Published: Thursday 31 August 2017

Almost half of employees feel their work is having a negative impact on their health, research has found. This costs employers £billions in loss of productivity every year. So how can employees stay healthy at work?

Updated: Friday 30 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 12 May 2015

Rehab is something we’re all familiar with. Sporting injuries are common and require a programme of physiotherapy and sometimes medical attention to allow you to get back on track. It can be a lengthy and painful process. But a new practice is emerging, which allies itself to the mantra ‘prevention is better than cure’. The process is called ‘Prehab’.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Training for a marathon is a lengthy process and puts a lot of strain on your body. Sometimes following even the best laid plans can result in injury or pain. Matthew Piff, Regional Physiotherapy Lead, covers 5 of the most common marathon training and racing injuries and how you might be able to avoid them.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 31 August 2022

Being stationary throughout the day could be significantly impacting your health. Professional Head of Clinical Wellbeing, Jay Brewer, explains.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 10 October 2016

Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Kunal Sedani breaks down the best way to avoid injury and physically prepare yourself for the slopes.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Friday 22 November 2024

Pilates has become a major wellbeing trend in recent years, but its benefits aren’t just for fitness buffs. Here’s how Clinical Pilates can work for those living with injury and a range of health conditions.

Updated: Wednesday 28 October 2026

Published: Monday 17 October 2016

Pregnancy can be a difficult time both physically and mentally, especially if you’re suffering with back pain or pelvic floor symptoms. Changes to your weight, hormone levels, and your response to pain can also make existing back pain worse in pregnancy.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 7 August 2024

If you’re experiencing joint pain, one of the most important things to do is keep your weight down. Follow our healthy guide to weight loss to lessen the load on your joints.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

Mr Arijit Ghosh, an experienced orthopaedic knee specialist, explains the most common sporting injuries, how you can aid recovery at home and when it’s time to seek medical intervention.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Thursday 14 September 2023

Maintaining a strong pelvic floor is crucial in preventing, improving, or curing urinary stress incontinence and other women's health issues. Rachel Bromley, Clinical Specialist demonstrates a few easy exercises you can do to help regain control of your bladder and improve your overall wellness.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Friday 4 September 2015

Pelvic floor training has changed a lot in recent years. With so many devices available, claims about building pelvic floor strength and curing incontinence are commonplace. Confused? Unsure where to start with pelvic floor muscle training? You’re not alone.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Thursday 24 August 2023

Physiotherapy and surgery aren't the only remedies for injury. Adapting your diet can help support a faster recovery too. Shirley Ward explains.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 January 2016

Exercise is crucial to building stronger joints, even if you already experience pain. Try these clinically approved exercises for people with joint pain.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 17 October 2018

A diagnosis of arthritis can be frightening, but it doesn’t mean that life is over. National Physiotherapy Lead, Jodie Breach, explains how exercise and lifestyle change can help you to continue to live an active life.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Monday 8 August 2016

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, but this article by Jodie Breach, National Lead Physiotherapist, looks at the most common form – osteoarthritis.

Updated: Friday 23 October 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 October 2019

Do you shy away from exercise because you're worried about damaging your joints? Concerned about putting excess stress and strain on your knees or hips? You're not alone.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Tuesday 2 October 2018

The effects of the pandemic have been significant, and we’ve seen the impact of long COVID on physical and mental health. GP and Dermatology Lead Dr Unnati Desai explains the symptoms of long COVID, and how you can both self-manage and get rehabilitation for these.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 27 September 2021

Companies and individuals are always on the hunt for innovative ways to limit the negative effects of desk work. Whether you’re concerned about back pain or productivity, a standing desk has something for you.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Monday 20 November 2023

As we age, our muscle mass starts to shrink. This can put extra pressure on our joints and increase our risk of joint pain and conditions like arthritis. Thankfully, painful joints are avoidable no matter what age you are.

Updated: Friday 16 October 2026

Published: Thursday 26 October 2023