The Physiotherapists

21/11/2025

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🖤 Every Friday Feels Black When You’re in Pain 🖤

This Black Friday, everyone’s chasing deals—but what if the real bargain was living without pain?

If every week feels heavy because of back, neck, or joint pain, our expert physiotherapists can help you turn Black Friday into a Bright Friday.

🏠 In-home physiotherapy across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Peacehaven & Lewes
✅ No waiting lists
✅ Tailored care
✅ Expert results

💬 Read our latest Physio Friday blog to find out how you can start feeling better today:
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14/11/2025

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🍁 Physio Friday: Falling Behind? Let’s Get You Back on Your Feet! 🍁

Autumn’s here — the leaves are falling, the air’s cooling, and maybe… you’ve “fallen behind” on looking after yourself (pun very much intended!).

If you’ve noticed those creaky knees, stiff shoulders, or back pain creeping in as the weather changes, you’re not alone. The cooler months can tighten muscles, stiffen joints, and make old aches return — especially after a busy summer.

🏡 The good news? Our in-home physiotherapy service across Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Peacehaven, Portslade, and Lewes makes getting help simple, comfortable, and effective.

No waiting lists. No travel. Just expert care—delivered right to your door.

✨ Read our latest Physio Friday blog:
“Falling Behind – How to Stay on Your Feet This Autumn”
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Let’s keep you moving through the season—without the aches and pains slowing you down.

As the weather cools and leaves fall, don’t let aches and pains slow you down. Discover how autumn affects your body and how physiotherapy can keep you moving.

08/11/2025

SPINAL MANIPULATION – WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING

There’s this ridiculous idea floating around that a simple thrust can “realign” your bones. Let’s be clear — that’s not what’s happening. You cannot push vertebrae back into place with your hands. The spine isn’t dislocating and relocating every time someone cracks your back. If it were actually misaligned the way some claim, you’d be in hospital, not on a treatment table.

When a practitioner performs a spinal manipulation, the movement is extremely small — a few millimetres at most. The joint surfaces briefly separate, creating a rapid change in pressure within the synovial joint. That change causes gas (mostly CO₂ and nitrogen) to form and collapse inside the joint fluid — the audible “pop.” That’s all the noise is. It’s not bones moving back into place. It’s cavitation — a pressure change in the joint capsule.

Physiological Effects

Manipulation affects the body mainly through neurophysiological responses, not through physical repositioning of bones. The quick stretch activates mechanoreceptors within the joint capsule and surrounding tissues. These receptors send a flood of sensory input to the spinal cord and brain. This temporary barrage can reduce the sensitivity of nociceptive pathways (pain signalling) and alter muscle tone via reflex mechanisms. That’s why after a manipulation, patients often feel “looser,” “lighter,” or notice an improved range of motion — it’s not because their bones were realigned; it’s because their nervous system has momentarily adjusted how it’s interpreting movement and pain.

The effect can also increase local blood flow and help restore normal joint motion if it’s been restricted by protective muscle guarding. Again — that’s a functional change, not a structural one.

Why the Realignment Myth Persists

The “realignment” myth continues because it sounds dramatic and easy to sell. It gives people the impression something was out of place and the practitioner fixed it. It’s a neat story — but it’s nonsense. The vertebrae are held in place by strong ligaments, discs, and deep stabilising muscles. A single thrust cannot overcome that structure and magically shift things back.

05/09/2025

📚 Kids are going back to school – now it’s YOUR turn!

Summer = lifting, chasing, carrying, overdoing it.
Result = sore back, stiff neck, aching joints.

💡 Don’t start the new term in pain – I bring expert physiotherapy to your home in Brighton, Hove & nearby. No travel. No waiting lists. Just fast results.

📲 Message now & let’s get you feeling great again!

22/08/2025

🟣 🎪 Physio Friday: Festival Falls & Mosh Pit Mayhem! 🎶

Been to a festival this summer?
Woke up the next day with a mystery limp, a dodgy shoulder, or a back that definitely didn't feel like that before the weekend?

You're not alone!

From dodgy camping setups to crowd-surfing fails, festivals can leave more than just memories – they can leave lingering pain too.

😄 We’re having a laugh – but on a serious note, those aches might need attention.
If your injury hasn’t settled or is affecting your sleep or daily life, don’t wait it out.

💡 We offer private, in-home physiotherapy – perfect for easing post-festival pain without leaving the comfort of your sofa.

👇 Book today and get back to dancing (or at least walking) https://thephysiotherapists.co.uk/contact-us/

15/08/2025

🎒 Physio Fridays: Back to Work, Back to Pain? 🧠💤

As school runs return and work ramps up, are you feeling stiff, stressed, or just plain worn out?

Tired shoulders, sore backs, restless nights — it's not just the September shuffle. Stress and poor sleep can worsen pain, especially in your neck, back, and joints.

This week's blog explores:
✅ Why stress tightens your body
✅ How poor sleep delays healing
✅ What physiotherapy can do to help — at home, on your schedule

If pain is holding you back from enjoying life or keeping up with the new routine, we’re here to help.

👉 Read the blog: https://thephysiotherapists.co.uk/back-to-work-back-to-pain-how-stress-and-sleep-impact-your-body/
📍 Serving Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Peacehaven, Lewes & nearby
🏡 Home visits. Friendly faces. Real results.

Let’s help you feel better this September 💪

07/08/2025

🌞 Physio Fridays 🌞
Summer Slumps & Stiff Joints?
If your holiday left you with more aches than memories, you're not alone!

Long flights, dodgy beds, lugging kids, or just falling out of routine? We’re seeing lots of patients around Brighton, Hove & surrounding areas who need a reset after the break — and in-home physiotherapy is the perfect solution.

💆‍♂️ Relieve post-holiday back, neck or knee pain
🏠 We come to you – no traffic, no waiting rooms
📆 Appointments available now

👉 Read the blog to learn how to bounce back from summer setbacks:
📖 https://thephysiotherapists.co.uk/summer-slumps-and-stiff-joints-how-to-reset-your-body-after-the-holidays/

👣 Ready to get moving again?
Book your home physio visit now:
📞 07980339864

01/08/2025

💧 PHYSIO FRIDAYS: Hydration & Your Joints! 💧

Did you know your joints are made up of up to 80% water?

When you're even slightly dehydrated, it can lead to joint stiffness, pain, and slower recovery from injuries. If you're struggling with aches in your knees, back, or shoulders, drinking more water could be a simple first step.

But if that pain is sticking around, it might be time to get some expert help.

At The Physiotherapists, we come to your home and help you move better, feel better—and stay active!

✅ Expert MSK physio
✅ Same-week appointments
✅ Brighton & surrounding areas

🔗 Read this week’s blog:
https://thephysiotherapists.co.uk/physio-fridays-2-how-hydration-affects-joint-health/
📞 Book at www.thephysiotherapists.co.uk

25/07/2025

🌞 Physio Fridays is here! 🌞
It’s the school summer holidays—six weeks of sun, sand, and… sore backs?
Whether you’ve carried one too many beach bags, injured yourself trying to keep up with the kids, or felt like pain held you back from enjoying the break, you're not alone. 😩
Our latest Physio Fridays blog is here to help you get back on your feet—pain free and ready for the rest of the summer.
🏡 We come to you.
🧠 We tailor your care.
💪 We help you recover faster.
📍 Serving Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Portslade, Peacehaven & Lewes
🔗 Read now: https://thephysiotherapists.co.uk/?p=2042
📞 Book your home visit today at www.thephysiotherapists.co.uk