Care doesn’t stop when your appointment ends.

What you do in the days and weeks between visits plays an important role in how supported and settled your body feels. Not in a “do more” way — but in a steady, reassuring one.

Supporting your body between appointments isn’t about fixing or correcting anything. It’s about maintaining a sense of ease and continuity, so the care you receive has time to land.

Here are some simple, realistic ways to do that.

Keep movement familiar and gentle

Between appointments, everyday movement is usually enough.

Walking, light stretching, changing position regularly, or moving in ways that already feel comfortable can help your body avoid feeling stiff or held. There’s no need to push, train, or add anything new unless it genuinely feels good.

If something leaves you feeling more tense or tired afterwards, that’s useful information. Ease is a better guide than effort.

Let rest be part of your routine

Rest isn’t a reward. It’s part of care.

That might mean sitting in a way that feels supported rather than “correct”. Taking short pauses during the day. Letting yourself slow down in the evening instead of filling every gap.

These small moments of rest help your body absorb support rather than rushing straight back into old patterns.

Pay attention without analysing

Body awareness doesn’t need to be complicated.

Notice how your body feels after a walk. Or a long day. Or a busy week. Notice what helps you feel more settled — and what seems to drain you.

This isn’t about monitoring yourself or getting it right. It’s simply about listening, so you can respond with a bit more care.

Keep things simple with food and hydration

Between appointments, consistency often helps more than change.

Drinking water regularly, eating at roughly the same times, and choosing meals that feel grounding rather than rushed can all support a sense of balance.

There’s no need for rules or plans here. Simple, steady habits are enough.

Stay connected to your care

If something feels unclear after your appointment, or your body responds in a way you weren’t expecting, it’s okay to ask.

Care is an ongoing conversation. Support doesn’t end when you leave the clinic.

Care doesn’t stop when your appointment ends. We’re always happy to offer guidance that supports you between visits.

Sources

  • NHS – Physical activity and everyday movement

  • Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – Movement, rest, and daily habits

  • Mental Health Foundation – Body awareness and wellbeing

  • Versus Arthritis – Balancing activity and rest