Exercise is THE miracle cure we have always had! It massively lowers the risk of major illnesses like cardiovascular disease and cancer, and can reduce the risk of early death by 30%.

Yet many of us are struggling to fit in the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity a week. Life is busy, and as a working mum of 3 boys I can relate!  

Here’s a quick summary of why exercise is so good, and if you need the proof, just click through to the full post for more information and links to the research.

Click here to download our benefits of exercise PDF

https://www.theperrymount.com/blog/blog-post/?permalink=exercise--health

Exercise is one of the BEST interventions we have for most musculoskeletal pain


  1. Exercise is anti inflammatory 

  2. Lack of exercise is a major cause of most chronic diseases

  3. Physical activity reduces chronic pain

  4. Exercise plays an important role in mental health too

  5. It can increase your energy levels

  6. Regular exercise is associated with longer life!

  7. It’s good for your muscles and bones

  8. It can help with with sleep quality

  9. Exercise will NOT wear out your joints or other body parts!


If you are unsure how to incorporate more movement into your life, or if you’re struggling with pain and don’t know what exercise you could, or should be doing then book in with me and I can help reduce your symptoms with osteopathy, and talk through how to bring more movement into your day, which is safe and doesn’t have to feel like a chore!