The Power of Small Moves: How Daily Movement Supports Long-Term Health
Written June 20th, 2025
The Power of Small Moves: How Daily Movement Supports Long-Term Health
We live in a world that’s more sedentary than ever. Whether we’re working from desks, driving commutes, or relaxing on the couch, long periods of sitting have become the norm. But our bodies were designed to move — and even small bursts of activity throughout the day can have a significant impact on our overall health and well-being.
Why Movement Matters
Movement isn’t just about burning calories — it’s about circulation, mobility, posture, and keeping your muscles, joints, and nervous system functioning at their best. Here’s what a little extra daily movement can do:
🌀 Boost energy and mood by increasing oxygen flow and releasing endorphins
💪 Support muscle and joint health, helping prevent stiffness and weakness
🧠 Improve focus and mental clarity by breaking up long periods of sitting
❤️ Enhance circulation and reduce the risk of cardiovascular issues
🔄 Aid digestion and lymphatic flow, which can support immune health
These benefits don’t require a full workout. They come from weaving micro-movements into your day:
Take the stairs. Do a few stretches at your desk. Park a little farther away. Walk during your lunch break. These small choices help counterbalance the effects of a sedentary lifestyle.
Dr. Cohens AcuBack and AcuBall
Come check out in person our wellness boutique that carries the acuback and acuball products! These are perfect to use at your desk to roll out your feet or position on your back while you are sitting at your desk.
Acuback helps with pain relief, and have over 40 Body Point locations.
Heatable: This helps to relax the nervous system and improve blood flow and release waste products
Spine Align belt: Releases tight spinal muscles and joints.
Finger Tip Shaped Large Nibs: Release larger muscles: such as the back, neck, legs, etc.,
Small Nibs: Releases the cranium and smaller muscles in scalp, front of neck and hands.
Acuball helps with tight muscle and joint pain relief!
Easy to transport to roll out all those tight muscle spots.
Has 40+ body points
Heatable
Spine Align belt: Releases tight spinal muscles and joints.
Small Nibs: Releases the cranium and smaller muscles in scalp, front of neck and hands.
Use at your desk or while relaxing after a long day watching a show or movie and release the built up muscle and joint pain!
Movement Meets Clinical Support
If you’re dealing with persistent tension, limited mobility, or recurring aches and pains, movement alone may not feel like enough. That’s where physiotherapy can help bridge the gap.
Working with a physiotherapist helps you identify movement patterns, posture issues, and areas of weakness that could be contributing to discomfort. You’ll receive a personalized plan to safely increase your mobility, improve strength, and prevent future injury.
One effective tool our physiotherapist Kim Deschamps uses is Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN) — a targeted technique that releases muscle knots and relieves deep tension. TPDN uses a thin filament needle to access trigger points within the muscle tissue, helping to:
Reduce pain and muscle tightness
Improve range of motion
Enhance the effectiveness of movement and exercise therapy
When combined with therapeutic movement and manual therapy, TDN can help restore better function and comfort, making it easier for you to stay active throughout your day.
A Simple Takeaway
You don’t have to overhaul your lifestyle overnight. Start by sprinkling a little more movement into your routine — and if your body needs support along the way, our team is here to help.
Need guidance on safe, effective ways to get moving again?
Book an appointment with our physiotherapists, Kim Deschamps or Danielle Bararuk, to create a movement plan tailored to you — and explore how Trigger Point Dry Needling can support your recovery and wellness goals.