From Stiff to Strong: 3 Ways Local Business Owners Can Beat Back and Neck Pain

If you run a small business, you probably spend long hours standing behind a counter, looking down at receipts, or sitting at a computer trying to catch up on paperwork. It’s part of the job, but so is the sore neck, tight shoulders, or nagging back pain that shows up at the end of the day.

One of our patients, let’s call her Sarah, owns a small boutique right here in Streetsville. She came to see us after months of chronic neck and shoulder tension that made it hard to focus on her customers. She had tried massage, new pillows, and even a standing desk, but the pain always came back.

What finally helped her wasn’t a quick fix. It was figuring out what was really causing the problem.

At MUV Therapy, we use a system called the McKenzie Method (MDT). It’s a research-backed approach that helps us pinpoint whether pain is coming from a joint, muscle, or disc issue, and then match it to the right movement or posture strategy. Think of it like detective work for your spine. Instead of chasing symptoms, we look for the pattern behind your pain so you can fix it and keep it from coming back.

For business owners like Sarah, this can make a huge difference. Within a few weeks of following her personalized movement plan, her pain eased, her posture improved naturally, and she was able to focus on running her shop again without that constant stiffness.

Here are three practical tips you can start with today:

1. Check your direction.
   If your pain builds up the longer you sit or bend forward, try gently standing up, placing your hands on your hips, and leaning backward a few times every hour. This simple movement can help reset your spine and take pressure off irritated joints.

2. Move, don’t just stretch.
   Many people try to stretch out their tight neck or back, but what your body often needs is repeated movement in the right direction, not random stretching. The key is finding which movement makes you feel better afterward, not worse.

3. Be a detective.
   If your pain changes — maybe it shifts from your shoulder to your neck, or from your leg to your back — that’s actually a clue that you’re on the right track. It means your body is responding to movement. That’s exactly how we identify the root cause and guide your recovery at MUV Therapy.

Why this matters for business owners
When you’re running a business, you don’t have time to deal with pain that slows you down. The truth is, your body is your biggest asset. Every time you lift a box, turn to greet a customer, or work long hours on your feet, you’re relying on it to perform. Taking care of it isn’t a luxury — it’s part of how you stay sharp, focused, and at your best.

That’s what we focus on at MUV Therapy. We don’t just treat pain — we teach you how to understand it, manage it, and prevent it from coming back. It’s about giving you back control so you can do more of what matters most, whether that’s growing your business or simply enjoying your evenings pain-free.

👉 Book a free discovery visit at MUV Therapy and see what’s possible when your body works the way it’s meant to.