Why Daily Movement Matters More Than You Think

(Yes, it helps your energy—but it might also be the reason your back hurts.)

Let’s be honest—most of us sit way more than we move.

Between desk jobs, long commutes, and Netflix marathons, the average adult spends up to 10 hours a day sitting. And even if you hit a workout or two a week, that’s not enough to undo the effects of all that stillness.

Here’s what that looks like:

• A tight, achy low back

• Stiff hips and shoulders

• Tension headaches

• That “my body feels older than it is” vibe

Sound familiar?

That’s not aging—it’s inactivity. Our bodies are built to move. When we don’t, things start to hurt.

Movement is medicine—for more than just fitness.

You’ve probably heard you should get 10,000 steps a day. But truthfully, that number started as a marketing campaign for a Japanese pedometer—not medical advice.

What actually matters? Moving consistently and breaking up long periods of stillness.

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Why it matters (especially for pain):

• Reduces stiffness & inflammation
  Movement keeps joints lubricated and muscles activated—so they don’t lock up on you.

• Improves posture
  Sitting hunched all day? Your spine isn’t happy. Frequent movement resets alignment and posture.

• Relieves tension headaches
  Stretching and moving reduce upper body tension that leads to head and neck pain.

• Keeps chronic pain from becoming a “new normal”
  Small, consistent movement can reduce long-term discomfort—and help you avoid bigger problems later.

7 Easy Ways to Move More (and Feel Better):

1. Track your steps for 3 days. Awareness is the first step.

2. Stand or pace during calls—yes, even Zoom ones.

3. Do 10 squats or stretches every hour.

4. Take the stairs when you can.

5. Stretch your hips and shoulders at the end of your workday.

6. Park a little farther away on purpose.

7. Wind down with a 10-minute evening walk.

But movement is only part of the equation.

If you’re already feeling tight, sore, or stuck—your body may need some help recovering from all that sitting and stress.

That’s where Studio ME Recovery Sessions come in.

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We offer targeted tools to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you move better:

✔️ Cupping – Increases blood flow and relieves muscle tension
✔️ Dry Needling – Targets deep knots and pain points for faster relief
✔️ Scraping (IASTM) – Breaks up scar tissue and improves tissue mobility

These aren’t luxury treatments—they’re performance and pain-relief tools.

Whether you’re training hard or sitting too much, recovery matters just as much as movement. Book a 30 min recovery session today.