SMART Stirling

21/01/2026

💻 Desk Job = Aches & Pains?

If you sit at a desk most of the day, this will sound familiar

❌ Tight neck
❌ Aching shoulders
❌ Headaches
❌ Upper back stiffness

Sitting for long periods — especially with a laptop, poor chair support, or little movement — places constant load on the neck, shoulders and upper back. Over time, muscles shorten, joints stiffen, and pain creeps in.

Why it happens

🪑 Prolonged sitting reduces blood flow
📱 Forward head posture strains the neck
💻 Rounded shoulders overload upper back muscles

⏱ Little movement = tissues don’t recover
Your body isn’t designed to stay still all day.

SMART tips for desk workers

✔ Move every 30–60 minutes (even 1–2 minutes helps)
✔ Gently roll shoulders and reset posture
✔ Screen at eye level, not lap level
✔ Feet flat, hips slightly higher than knees

Small changes, big difference.

How SMART can help

At SMART – Sports Massage & Remedial Therapy, we don’t just treat pain — we address the cause.
Our SMART Remedial Therapists can help with:

✅ Neck & shoulder tension
✅ Postural-related pain
✅ Desk-related headaches
✅ Long-term prevention strategies

If work is leaving you sore, it’s time to do something about it.

📩 Book in or message us to see how we can help

20/01/2026

January Injury to Watch Out For at SMART:
Runner’s Knee 🦵

Every January, clinics UK wide see a rise in runner’s knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) — often caused by jumping back into training too fast after a quieter December.
It usually presents as pain around or behind the kneecap, especially with:
• Running
• Squats
• Stairs
• Gym-based leg work

How a SMART Remedial Therapist would approach runner’s knee:
• Full assessment of movement, posture and load
• Identifying muscular imbalances and overuse patterns
• Reducing pain and irritation with hands-on remedial treatment
• Targeted work on quads, hips, glutes and surrounding tissue
• Advice on training load, recovery and progression
• Support with a safe return to activity — not just rest

💡 At SMART, the focus isn’t just treating the pain — it’s addressing the cause, so injuries don’t keep repeating every January.

Sources:
Johns Hopkins Medicine – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Published clinical evidence supporting exercise-led rehab for runner’s knee (PubMed)

09/01/2026

24/12/2025

We would like to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.🎄🎉
We’d also like to say a massive thank you for trusting us to support you throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure helping you on your journey, and we truly appreciate your continued support.🥰
We look forward to seeing you in the New Year and helping you achieve your future sporting and fitness goals — or simply supporting you to keep moving well into 2026.🙌✨
Take care and enjoy the festive season.
Warm regards,
Team SMART🥳

15/12/2025

Stay strong people....we are almost there.

Limited availability at the clinic now.

12/12/2025

"Why did the Christmas tree go to the gym?

It wanted to work on his fir-ness" 🎅😂

The SMART team will be "wrapping" up on the 23rd December, ensure you book your appointment before then 🎅🥰

11/12/2025

How do snowmen stay in shape?

They do ice-ometrics 😂❄️

Limited spaces available from now until Christmas folks. 🎅🎉

10/12/2025

“Santa booked a deep-tissue session after leg day… turns out the only thing tighter than his hamstrings is his Christmas schedule.”

During the festive rush, it’s easy to forget that we need pauses just as much as plans. At SMART, we encourage people to carve out even a few quiet moments for themselves — a bit of breath work, a short afternoon nap, a gentle walk if the weather allows, or something nourishing like a sauna session with friends or a relaxed coffee break. Small pockets of rest can make the season feel lighter and help everyone stay grounded amid the busyness.