Liberare Mobile Holistic Therapy Service

Liberare Mobile Holistic Therapy Service Specialising in 1:1 care for persistent and recurring pain. Supporting strength, recovery and resilience — with a particular focus on midlife change.
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Midlife Changes, Pain & Sleep — There’s Often a LinkSomething I’m seeing more and more lately. People going through midl...
25/02/2026

Midlife Changes, Pain & Sleep — There’s Often a Link

Something I’m seeing more and more lately. People going through midlife changes struggling with:

• Broken or lighter sleep
• More stiffness than usual
• Aches that feel louder
• Slower recovery after activity

This isn’t “just getting older.” Hormonal shifts during this stage of life can influence connective tissue, pain sensitivity and sleep regulation.

When sleep is disrupted, the nervous system becomes more reactive, which can make everyday aches feel worse and recovery feel slower.

It doesn’t mean your body is failing. It means it may need a slightly different approach.. that can mean:

• Gentle, targeted stretching
• Hands-on work such as massage
• Movement that respects your current capacity
• Adjusting sessions depending on how you’re sleeping and recovering.

If you’ve noticed your body feeling different recently, especially alongside disrupted sleep, you’re not imagining it, It’s common.

And there are ways to support it. If this resonates, feel free to message me or ask below

📋 Important: Updated Consultation Form RequiredAs part of ongoing updates to clinic documentation and policies, all clie...
25/02/2026

📋 Important: Updated Consultation Form Required

As part of ongoing updates to clinic documentation and policies, all clients are now required to complete an updated consultation form.

This applies to both new and existing clients, including those who have recently completed a previous version.

The revised form includes:

• Updated health and lifestyle questions
• Clearer consent to treatment
• Our formalised appointment and cancellation policy

The form will be sent to you via the most appropriate messaging service over the coming days.

To ensure accurate records and safe, appropriate care, a completed form will be required moving forward.

If you have an upcoming appointment, please complete the form as soon as you receive it.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

🌿 The Psoas – Small Muscle, Big InfluenceThe psoas is a deep muscle connecting your spine to your thigh.It helps lift yo...
23/02/2026

🌿 The Psoas – Small Muscle, Big Influence

The psoas is a deep muscle connecting your spine to your thigh.
It helps lift your leg, supports your lower back, and assists pelvic stability.
You can’t touch it — but you definitely feel it when it’s irritated.

If you’ve ever had:

• A deep ache at the front of your hip
• Tightness standing up after sitting
• Pulling when walking uphill
• Lower back tension that won’t quite settle

The psoas may be involved, but here’s what’s important:

It’s often not “short” or “tight.” It’s often working harder than it needs to.
Long hours sitting, reduced glute strength, or decreased core support can mean this deep muscle picks up extra workload.

Hip tension is often more connected to pelvic and core stability than people realise.

And sometimes the psoas isn’t the real problem. It’s the responder.

✨ Long-term improvement usually isn’t just stretching.

Some things don’t get mentioned… unless they’re asked about.I see a lot of clients with back and hip pain. Over time, I...
22/02/2026

Some things don’t get mentioned… unless they’re asked about.

I see a lot of clients with back and hip pain. Over time, I’ve realised that sometimes there are other pieces quietly sitting underneath, changes people assume are “normal.”

Things people have adapted around. Symptoms that don’t always feel relevant — until you join the dots.

Not dramatic.
Not always obvious.
Just part of the bigger picture.

What people usually say when they first come in....“It’s been niggling for a while.”“I thought it would just go away.”“I...
20/02/2026

What people usually say when they first come in....

“It’s been niggling for a while.”

“I thought it would just go away.”

“I think I’ve done something to it.”

“It feels like it’s seizing up.”

Pain often starts quietly. Stiffness follows. Then worry builds.

Most of the time, the body isn’t broken, it’s reacting — protecting, adapting, compensating.

Part of my role is helping you understand what’s happening, so it feels less alarming and more manageable. Understanding reduces fear, that's changes how the body responds.

Not all treatment is about recoverySome of the work I do isn’t focused on strengthening, progressing or rehabilitating.S...
19/02/2026

Not all treatment is about recovery

Some of the work I do isn’t focused on strengthening, progressing or rehabilitating.

Sometimes it’s about comfort.

When someone is living with advanced illness, significant swelling, fatigue or reduced mobility, the aim changes. We’re not trying to push the body to do more. We’re supporting what it can manage.

Manual lymphatic drainage in these situations can help ease heaviness, reduce swelling and make movement or rest more comfortable.

It’s slower.
It’s gentler.
It’s responsive to the person in front of you.

Supportive care is still skilled care — it just has a different goal.
If you’re exploring lymphatic drainage in more complex situations, it’s important to choose someone with specific training and appropriate insurance.

In the UK, practitioners listed on MLDUK (mlduk.org.uk) have recognised training in manual lymphatic drainage and can be a helpful starting point.

     

Pain doesn’t automatically mean something is brokenPain is usually what brings people to see me. Often stiffness follow...
18/02/2026

Pain doesn’t automatically mean something is broken

Pain is usually what brings people to see me. Often stiffness follows — because movement starts to feel uncomfortable or restricted. Over time, it can feel like something is “wrong” or damaged.

In many cases, the body isn’t broken — it’s protecting itself.
That’s why I don’t focus purely on finding what’s “out” or “wrong” 🔎
I look at how the body is responding and what it can currently tolerate.

Treatment isn’t about forcing movement ❌

It’s about gradually restoring confidence in movement — at a pace the body can handle. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stiff or worried something isn’t right, it may not be as dramatic as it feels.

Stiffness isn’t always about a lack of flexibility Many people feel stiff because their body is holding on — not because...
17/02/2026

Stiffness isn’t always about a lack of flexibility

Many people feel stiff because their body is holding on — not because muscles are genuinely short.

That’s why forcing stretches often backfires. Approaches like muscle energy techniques and supported stretching work differently:

🤚 Gentle effort rather than force
🤚 Movement within tolerance
🤚 Timing that respects fatigue and recovery

When stiffness is linked to guarding, stress, flare-ups or long-term load, slow, controlled input often creates more change than pushing range.

Flexibility improves when the body feels supported

🌟 Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): What You Need to Know 🌟Persistent shoulder pain and stiffness that doesn’t seem...
16/02/2026

🌟 Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis): What You Need to Know 🌟

Persistent shoulder pain and stiffness that doesn’t seem to improve? It could be frozen shoulder — a condition where the capsule around the joint becomes inflamed and progressively tight.

It’s not just “a stiff shoulder.” It’s a condition that moves through distinct stages and requires patience and the right approach.

🌀 The 3 Stages

1️⃣ Freezing – Pain increases and movement becomes more limited. The shoulder is highly irritable and doesn’t tolerate much load.
2️⃣ Frozen – Stiffness dominates. Everyday tasks like dressing, fastening a bra, or reaching overhead become difficult.
3️⃣ Thawing – Pain gradually eases and movement slowly returns, though recovery can take many months.

💡 Who’s at risk?

• Most common between ages 40–60
• More frequent in women
• Often seen during peri- and menopause, when hormonal changes may influence pain sensitivity and connective tissue behaviour
• Associated with diabetes or thyroid conditions
• Can develop after injury or surgery

✨ How can we help?

The aim isn’t to force movement. It’s to manage irritability and gradually rebuild tolerance.

✔ Techniques to help settle pain and reduce inflammation
✔ Gentle, stage-appropriate mobility
✔ Progressive strengthening when the shoulder is ready
✔ Clear guidance on pacing and recovery

Frozen shoulder improves — but it responds best to steady, structured support rather than pushing through pain.

If you’re experiencing ongoing shoulder stiffness or pain, feel free to get in touch

14/02/2026

Beyond Symptom Management

Many people are told to manage their symptoms rather than improve them.

Tightness, pain, poor recovery, loss of confidence — even bladder changes

Common doesn’t mean permanent. Bodies change, but they’re still adaptable.

Strength, coordination and recovery capacity can be rebuilt — safely and gradually — without pushing into flare-ups.

The goal isn’t to cope better......It’s to build confidence and control again.

Why good treatment doesn’t always holdSometimes it isn’t the muscle, the joint, or the technique.Sometimes it’s the stat...
13/02/2026

Why good treatment doesn’t always hold

Sometimes it isn’t the muscle, the joint, or the technique.

Sometimes it’s the state of the nervous system.

If someone is bracing, holding their breath, flaring easily, or living in a constant “wired but exhausted” state, adding more pressure or more input isn’t always helpful. In some cases, the body needs support to settle first.

I’m currently exploring regulation-focused approaches that can be used as a layer within treatment — before hands-on work, after treatment, or occasionally on their own — to help reduce reactivity and support recovery.

This isn’t about fixing, rewiring or treating conditions.

It’s about helping highly reactive systems feel calm enough for treatment, movement and rehabilitation to land better and hold longer.

Good treatment isn’t always about doing more. Sometimes it’s about creating the right conditions for the body to respond.

Why some bodies don’t switch off properlyPain, poor sleep, fatigue and recurring tension aren’t always about “tight musc...
09/02/2026

Why some bodies don’t switch off properly

Pain, poor sleep, fatigue and recurring tension aren’t always about “tight muscles”.

A big part of what I see clinically is nervous systems that stay in a heightened state — even when the original stressor has gone.

When the body can’t down-regulate properly:
• Muscles guard
• Breathing stays shallow
• Recovery slows
• Symptoms linger

Treatment isn’t about forcing change — technique, pressure and timing matter just as much as the treatment itself.

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