September often feels like a fresh start, with new school terms for many, new goals at work, and the first hints of autumn in the air. It's also the time when many of us go from a more relaxed summer pace straight back into full throttle, and our bodies can feel the shock of that transition.

Here are a few ways to ease yourself in gently and set your body up well for the months ahead.

1. Ease Back Into Exercise

If your activity levels dropped over the summer, resist the temptation to go straight back into full-on gym sessions or long runs. Build up gradually to avoid strains and injuries that could set you back.

2. Sort Your Desk Setup

Back to school and back to the office often means long hours at a desk again. Make sure your workstation is set up properly: check your screen level, feet flat on the floor, lower back supported. Small adjustments can make a huge difference to how you feel at the end of the day.

3. Don't Ignore the Niggles

That twinge you've been putting off dealing with all summer? Now is the perfect time to get it sorted before it becomes something bigger. Early treatment is almost always quicker and more straightforward than leaving things to worsen.

September is a great time to book in for an osteopathic MOT, a chance to reset, address any lingering issues and start the new season feeling your best.