Learn to love your back

Release unnecessary tension in your back and let your spine breathe with the Alexander Technique’s classic semi-supine practice, says Roxani. ‘Lie on the floor with a few books under your head, so it’s level with your spine. Keep your feet flat on the floor and your knees pointing upwards. This simple restful posture allows constricted intervertebral discs to relax, while the spaces between your vertebrae open and release tight nerves and muscles.

Try to get into the habit of doing this for a minimum of three minutes, maximum 15, several times a day.’