How to keep aches and pains at bay

ACHES and pains, particularly when it comes to muscles and joints, aren’t always a sign of something sinister. 

But these common complaints can develop into heftier problems, especially if left untreated.

Katherine Cran, physiotherapist at Bupa, says musculoskeletal issues are frequently the result of bad posture and a lack of movement – often due to desk-bound working, but also from sitting anywhere for too long.