25/10/2025
Knowledge is Power
The knowledge I give you when it comes to movement and the knowledge you gain about your own body in the process.
I had this chat with a client last week. Two years ago, he couldn’t lie comfortably on his back without risking a spasm. Getting out of bed in the morning was tough, and relaxing on a sunlounger was out of the question. When we first started working together, I wouldn’t even attempt to get him on the floor for exercise - but not just because of his back, because his knees and overall mobility made it difficult and unsafe.
Fast forward two years, and he’s lying on the mat performing dead bugs with a 10kg plate hold and perfect technique. Between sets, we laughed about how unthinkable that would have been even a year ago.
When he began, he was in daily chronic pain - mostly in his knees and back, especially when it went into spasm. So we stripped everything back. We focused on building strength, reducing pain, and slowly improving movement quality. Bit by bit, his confidence grew. His core strength improved, which meant his hips and back could handle more. Now, he moves with ease - and without fear and is reaching so many goals in the process.
Starting exercise, joining a class, or working with a PT can feel daunting, especially if you’re living with pain, an injury, or a condition that limits you. But this is what can happen when you have the right guidance - when someone meets you where you are, and helps you rebuild safely and progressively.
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