You have cut your sitting time, bought the standing desk and reached your step count and you are still stiff by Friday. The missing idea is not less sitting. It is variety.

By the end of a long working week, the stiffness across your neck and shoulders has stopped feeling like a one-off. This guide brings together everything we tell patients about desk work, movement and protecting your body.

You are not meant to read all ten. Find the heading that describes your situation, read the two articles underneath it, and act on one thing before autumn arrives.

Desk Health Series

Many of us spend hours sitting each day, often without realising the impact it can have on our bodies. Learn how prolonged sitting influences movement, why regular movement matters more than perfect posture, and discover simple ways to stay comfortable, mobile and productive throughout your working day.