06/11/2026
When your working day is over… but your body hasn’t quite got the memo. 🔥
I know this feeling all too well.
You finish a busy day, everything is done (well, most things 😂), and you’re finally sitting down. Yet somehow, your body still feels like it’s waiting for the next thing to happen.
You’re tired, but not particularly relaxed.
As a physiotherapist, I understand the physiology behind this. As someone who juggles a busy clinic, elite sport and everyday life, I also know what it actually feels like.
And that’s what got me thinking about this post.
Stress doesn’t just affect how we feel mentally. It can influence muscle tension, pain sensitivity, sleep and physical recovery.
Our nervous system is designed to respond to demands, but that heightened state of alertness doesn’t always disappear the moment our responsibilities end.
For me, getting outside for a walk is one of the ways I give myself a chance to unwind. It doesn’t magically fix everything, but it helps.
Physiotherapy is about more than muscles and joints. Understanding the bigger picture. stress, sleep, physical loading and recovery, is an important part of understanding pain and movement.
And sometimes I need reminding of my own advice.
Rest is part of recovery, not something we have to earn.
Swipe through for a little insight into what’s happening inside your body and what might help.
RecoveryMatters
