A January Reset: Caring for Your Body on a Wet and Windy Plymouth Day.

If you’re reading this while listening to the rain batter the windows and the wind howl across Plymouth Sound, you’re not alone. January in Plymouth has a particular feel to it: grey skies, shorter days, damp air, and a natural pull towards hibernation. While the city has its own rugged beauty at this time of year, these conditions can take a real toll on how our bodies feel.

At Back To Normal Chiropractic Clinic, Plymouth. I use the McTimoney chiropractic technique. I often notice a shift in how people present during the winter months. Stiff necks, aching backs, headaches, and low energy levels become more common. Cold, wet weather encourages us to move less, sit more, and brace our bodies against the elements. Over time, this can place extra stress on the spine, joints, and nervous system.

January is also a month of contrast. Many people feel pressure to “start fresh” after Christmas, yet the body is still recovering from disrupted routines, rich food, less movement, and reduced daylight. Add in seasonal bugs, poor sleep, and low vitamin D levels, and it’s no surprise that aches and pains can feel louder at this time of year.

McTimoney chiropractic takes a gentle, whole-body approach that is particularly well suited to winter care. McTimoney techniques focus on restoring balance to the spine and nervous system in a calm, controlled way. This can help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support the body’s ability to adapt to stress—something we all need a bit more of during a wet and windy January.

This time of year is an ideal opportunity to slow down and check in with your body. Are you noticing more stiffness when you get out of bed? Are headaches creeping in as the days feel heavier? Do you feel like your posture has suffered after weeks of sitting indoors? These are often quiet signals that your body could benefit from some extra support. Alongside chiropractic care, small daily habits can make a big difference in winter. Gentle movement, such as walking along the Hoe when the weather allows, stretching at home, staying hydrated, and prioritising rest all help your body cope better with seasonal demands. Winter isn’t a time to push harder—it’s a time to support resilience.

January doesn’t have to be something to endure. With the right care, it can become a month of recalibration and steady foundations for the year ahead. If the cold, damp weather is making itself known in your body, McTimoney chiropractic offers agentle, supportive way to help you move more freely and feel more at ease—whatever the Plymouth weather is doing outside.

Stay warm, take things at your own pace, and remember that your body deserves care all year round.

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Email debbie.edens@sky.com