The Physio Grantham

01/04/2026

April 1st is associated with tricks—but menopause is no joke.

In my work as a Physiotherapist and Menopause Movement Coach, I regularly meet women who feel caught off guard by the changes they’re experiencing.

Sleep disruption, cognitive fog, joint pain, anxiety, reduced strength, and shifts in body composition are common—but often misunderstood or minimised.

Here’s what matters:

• These symptoms are real
• They are physiologically driven
• And they are highly responsive to the right support

💬 “Menopause isn’t here to fool you — it’s asking you to listen, learn, and take your power back.”

Menopause presents a critical window to prioritise long-term health—particularly:

✔ Bone density
✔ Muscle strength
✔ Balance and falls prevention
✔ Cardiovascular health

With the right guidance, women can move through this phase not diminished—but stronger, more informed, and more resilient.

24/03/2026

18/10/2025

🌍 World Menopause Day 2025�Empowering Women Through Lifestyle Medicine 🌿
This year’s theme is close to my heart — because as a certified Menopause Movement Coach, I use a lifestyle medicine approach to support women navigating menopause with strength, resilience, and evidence-based tools.
Together, we focus on the six key pillars that can transform your menopause journey:�🥗 Healthy Eating�🏃‍♀️ Physical Activity�🧘‍♀️ Mental Wellbeing�🚭 Avoiding Risky Substances�😴 Restorative Sleep�💞 Healthy Relationships
Menopause doesn’t have to mean suffering in silence. With the right support, it can be a time of powerful change and renewed health. 💪
If you’re looking for guidance through perimenopause, menopause, or midlife transitions — I’m here to help. Let’s take a holistic, practical approach tailored to you. ✨
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01/10/2025

📣 October is Menopause Awareness Month.
Menopause is about POWER. 💥�It’s strength. It’s resilience. It’s the start of a bold new chapter. 💪✨
But let’s be honest — hormonal shifts during menopause can make movement feel harder.�😩 Joint pain, fatigue, weight changes... they’re real.�But so are the risks:�💔 Increased chances of osteoporosis and heart disease after menopause.�WE can do something.
✅ Build strength�✅ Protect bones�✅ Boost heart health�✅ Improve energy�✅ Restore confidence
I treat with understanding, not assumptions.�I know how to adapt movement to meet women where they are — and help them move forward, stronger than ever.
Let’s stop treating menopause like an ending and start treating it like the transformation it truly is.�Movement is medicine — and menopause is the time to own it. 👊
🌟 Together, we can change the story. Let’s move forward with movement! 🌟

30/06/2025

Morning movement moment . Stretching this little muscle is a great postural hack for combating those rounded shoulders and the stooped posture of middle life.

09/05/2025

Why Do So Many Women Stop Exercising During Menopause?
Because over 50% experience joint pain — and most fitness programs ignore it. 😣

💡 The root cause?
Hormonal shifts. A drop in oestrogen impacts:
✔️ Inflammation levels
✔️ Joint lubrication
✔️ Muscle, tendon & ligament function

🦴 This increases risk of:
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Chronic pain
Especially from perimenopause to post-menopause.

📉 The result?
Many women avoid movement, fearing it’ll make things worse — even though the right exercise is one of the BEST solutions.

✅ What actually helps:
• Low-impact, joint-friendly workouts
• Strength training (yes, it’s safe!)
• Daily movement & mobility
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition
• HRT (for some)

👩‍🏫
Thanks to my certification as a Menopause Movement Coach, I’m equipped with:
✔️ Evidence-based strategies
✔️ Tools to support midlife clients
✔️ A chance to grow by serving real needs

Can’t wait to get started. Watch this space for our new menopause clinic in June !

Let’s redefine movement in midlife — stronger, smarter, and pain-free. 💪

30/04/2025

 Electricity cable cut through causing Power cut yesterday
Thankfully didn’t seriously affecting business. But giving us something to talk ! Thank you national power for a really quick turnaround that makes us appreciate the services we have!

07/04/2025

The fair is in town and there’s a big trailer outside our front door but there is plenty of space to walk in. Just remember to allow yourself plenty of time to park before your appointment sorry for the inconvenience it finishes on Thursday.

16/02/2025

Having a slight panic about receiving these hourly for last 5 hours ! What if all my patients have been spammed!

12/02/2025

Got my studious face on today ! Shockwave update course .
Look out for the latest cutting edge treatments in clinic .

21/01/2025

Snow in the Peak District means space…