Award for the most opportunistic press release of 2005 goes to Pickfords in association with the British Chiropractic Association, who win at the very last moment with this heartfelt warning:

Lyndsey Daykin from Pickfords comments: "Moving house can be very stressful in its own right, so sustaining an injury while moving heavy furniture or boxes could cause further misery. By following Pickfords' simple tips, you can stay safe, minimise the stress and ensure your move is injury-free, however you decide to move home."

Because, after all, January is the second most busy month of the year for house-moving. Go here for Pickfords' guide to watching your back.