Sitting is killing your back. Let's fix that - Plus AGM and Networking
Details
Session 1
Preventing Back Pain for Desk-Bound Professionals: Movement, Posture, and Therapy:
As a software developer, chances are you've felt it: that nagging ache in your lower back after a long coding session, the stiff neck from debugging, or the shoulder tension that just won't quit. You're not alone—back pain affects the majority of desk-bound professionals, and it's only getting worse.
What You'll Learn in 45 Minutes
Join experienced physiotherapist Lois Dolman for a practical session on why your job is literally hurting you—and what you can do about it today.
You'll discover:
- Why sitting destroys your spine (hint: it's not just "bad posture")
- Simple movement hacks to break the pain cycle—without leaving your desk
- Evidence-based exercises that actually work for developers
- Ergonomic fixes you can implement immediately
- Self-massage techniques to release tension on demand
- Why Desk Work Leads to Back Pain
- How Continuous Movement Prevents Back Pain
- Practical Interventions to Prevent and Manage Back Pain
- Handout, with links to online guided stretches and exercises
Because the best code is written by developers who can actually move.
About the speaker
Lois Dolman is the founder and lead physiotherapist at Restored Eden Physiotherapy and has been working in physiotherapy for nearly 20 years, covering areas from musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care to paediatrics, neurology, hydrotherapy, and even hippotherapy.
Break - Pizza and soft drinks ( of course )
Session 2 - AGM
A chance to discuss the running of the group, topics to include:
- Call for speakers
- Call for additional group organisers
- Future talks subjects
- Likes and disklikes
- How to increase membership and event numbers
It would be fantastic to see as many members as possible for this fantastic talk and the AGM.