Old injury
Q I injured my back when I was a teen – I’m now 53 and it still causes me issues. What can I do? Katie, Warrington
A Firstly, start working to strengthen the back and legs with a neutral spine.
This means avoiding exercises that round your back, like sit-ups which are often the first port of call for people thinking about strengthening the core.
Work on larger ‘compound movements’ that are already common in day-to-day living,