George Gore sports therapy

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Most football injuries don’t happen at the start of the game. ⚽

They happen when you’re tired.

Late in matches — or later in the season — fatigue starts to build up:

⏱️ Your reactions slow down
💥 You can’t produce the same force
⚠️ Your movement mechanics break down

And that’s when injury risk increases.

That “heavy legs” feeling isn’t just fatigue —
it’s reduced control.

This is why we see more:
• Hamstring strains
• Calf injuries
• Ankle sprains

…especially towards the end of the season.

The mistake most players make?
They try to push through it and ignore the warning signs.

But fatigue + poor mechanics is where most injuries happen.

If you’re playing football around Farnborough and starting to feel those late-season niggles, don’t wait until you’re out for weeks.

Get it checked early and stay available. ✅

📍George Gore Sports Therapy – Farnborough
💬 DM or book via the link in bio

21/03/2026

Meet Elisha 👋 – Sports Therapist at George Gore Sport Therapy

We asked Elisha some quick-fire questions so you can get to know her both in and out of the clinic.

From helping people get out of pain to supporting their return to sport, Elisha is passionate about getting real results for every patient she works with.

Whether you’re dealing with:
✔️ Ongoing aches and pains
✔️ Sports injuries
✔️ Mobility or strength issues
✔️ Or just not feeling your best

Elisha is here to help you move better and feel better.

📍 Based in Farnborough
💪 Friendly, professional, results-driven care

If something’s been bothering you, now’s the time to sort it.

👉 Book your appointment via the link in our bio

20/03/2026

✨ NEW CLASS ✨

Introducing Sip ‘n’ Stretch 🍷

The perfect mix of movement, relaxation, and a little something social.

Sip ‘n’ Stretch is a female-only mobility class designed to help you:

✔ Loosen tight muscles
✔ Improve flexibility
✔ Move better and feel better
✔ Take time out for yourself

All in a relaxed, welcoming environment — no pressure, no judgement.

And yes… there’s a drink involved 👀
Each session includes a glass of Windup, a refreshing alcohol-free electrolyte wine alternative to help you rehydrate and unwind after the class.

This isn’t yoga.
This is real mobility for real bodies — designed by therapists to keep you moving well.

💫 Any age
💫 Any ability
💫 No experience needed

Come on your own or bring a friend — it’s the perfect midweek reset.

📍 Jetts 24H Gym, Farnborough
🕔 Mondays at 5pm
💷 £20 pay as you go

Spaces are limited to keep it relaxed and personal.

Book online or message 07492437032 to secure your spot

Tag someone you’d bring with you 👇✨

19/03/2026

You rarely see something like this…

In the first 10 minutes of a UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray SK and Liverpool FC, Victor Osimhen appears to sustain a clear arm fracture… yet continues playing until half-time.

From a medical perspective, this raises some serious questions 👇

• Was there a thorough on-pitch assessment?
• Should the player have been allowed to continue?
• Who makes the final call — the player, physio, or manager?

As clinicians, the priority is always player safety — not just getting them through the game.

Because in a situation like this, one more fall could turn a manageable injury into something far more serious.

This is where strong medical decision-making is crucial.

What’s your take — should he have come off immediately? 👇

15/03/2026

If your hamstrings always feel tight… they might not actually be tight. 🤔

A lot of people stretch their hamstrings every day, hoping the tightness will go away. And sometimes it feels better for a short time… but then it comes straight back.

That’s often because the issue isn’t flexibility — it’s protective tension.

Your nervous system increases muscle tension when it doesn’t feel strong or stable enough in that range.

So, if the hamstrings don’t feel strong or controlled, the body tightens them up to protect the area.

That’s why, in many cases, the solution isn’t just more stretching — it’s building strength and control through that range. 💪

Exercises like RDLs, hamstring eccentrics, and single-leg work can help improve your capacity so the muscles don’t feel like they need to guard.

Fix the cause. Not just the feeling. ✅

If your hamstrings constantly feel tight when you train, it might be worth looking at strength, load, and movement patterns, not just flexibility.

📍George Gore Sports Therapy – Farnborough

14/03/2026

Introducing BRO-BILITY💪

Our new weekly mobility class designed specifically for men who train.

If you lift weights, run, cycle or play sport but struggle with tight hips, stiff hamstrings or limited mobility, this class is designed to help you move better and recover more effectively.

Each session focuses on improving mobility in key areas including the hips, hamstrings, ankles, shoulders and thoracic spine.

✔ Led by our Chartered Physiotherapist - Michael
✔ Improve movement and flexibility
✔ Support recovery from training
✔ Small group sessions

📅 Starting April
🕔 Thursdays at 5pm
📍 George Gore Sport Therapy

Spaces are limited.

Book your place via the link in bio or visit:
www.georgegoresportherapy.com

08/03/2026

Shin splints are one of the most common injuries we see in runners. 🏃‍♂️

And with marathon season coming up, they tend to appear when training mileage suddenly increases.

Shin splints usually develop when the load placed on your lower leg increases faster than your tissues can adapt. 📈

Common causes include:

• Sudden increases in running mileage
• Harder running surfaces
• Weak calves or lower-leg muscles
• Poor load management

A lot of runners try to stretch through the pain or just keep running… but that often makes the problem worse.

Instead, the focus should be on:
✔️ Managing training load
✔️ Strengthening the lower leg
✔️ Improving running capacity gradually

Catch it early, and you can usually keep training.

Ignore it, and it can quickly turn into weeks off running. ⛔

If you’re training for a race and starting to feel pain along the shin, getting it assessed early can make a huge difference.

📍George Gore Sports Therapy – Farnborough

07/03/2026

Another new service? You bet!!

🔥 Fire Cupping Therapy

Looking to relieve muscle tension and boost recovery? Fire cupping helps increase circulation, release tight muscles, and support your body’s natural healing process.

Great for:
💪 Tight backs & shoulders
🏃‍♂️ Sports recovery
😖 Muscle aches & stiffness
⚡ Improving mobility

Those circular marks are completely normal and usually fade within a few days — but the relief can last much longer.

📍 Farnborough
📅 Book your appointment with Elisha via the link in our bio