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I am a Sports Therapist based in Newbury, Berkshire.

03/03/2026

You don’t need more rest, you need a better plan.

Rest is a short-term pain modifier.
It is not a long-term performance strategy.

When you completely unload injured tissue:

– Strength decreases
– Tendon stiffness reduces
– Rate of force development drops
– Conditioning declines

So when you go back to full training,
the gap between what your sport demands and what your body can tolerate is even bigger.

That’s why it “felt fine”…
until it didn’t.

Most recurring injuries aren’t because you trained too soon.

They’re because you returned without rebuilding capacity properly.

Good rehab should:

• Keep you training in some capacity
• Progressively reload the injured area
• Build strength beyond baseline
• Expose you to speed, fatigue and sport-specific stress
• Bridge the gap back to performance

If your current strategy is “rest and hope”,
you don’t need more time off.

You need structure.

If this is you, check out our new rehab track RCVRY Together. Built for individuals who want proper progression without stopping training.

Comment TOGETHER and I’ll send you a short video explaining exactly how it works

25/02/2026

I think what I’m trying to say is Injuries and rehab are not black-and-white there are a lot of grey areas and not everybody’s injury is the same.

It’s okay to not know all of the answers, I certainly don’t. But what I don’t think it’s okay, is to make people feel scared and hopeless when actually most of the time there is small things that can be done, to help improve that situation.

Most of the time, those small things are 100% within your control. Whether that is going for a short walk, doing some ankle pumps, learning how to be mindful or creating an injury journal. But overall movement of some sort that does not need to be actually going to the gym will help.

I was not blessed with the skill of good articulation, some people on this app are very good at it. But overall, I do feel a sense of care to those that are in this situation and to make them feel a little bit less alone, in a time that is inherently lonely.

As healthcare clinicians our words hold so much weight to those who are going through this and it’s really important that we use those words carefully.

Anyway, this post is a lot different to what I normally post but I just felt the need to share and be opinionated because it doesn’t matter.

Anyway, live, laugh, love LOL bye

21/02/2026

The bit no one really talks about is the phase where you’re back training…
but every session still involves a running commentary in your head.

You’re not in pain like you were.
You’re stronger than you were.
You can do most things again.

But it’s the constant low-level decision making.

How heavy today. Whether that’s a push day or a “be sensible” day. If that small change in feeling means something or means nothing.

Whether to go again or leave it there.

Loading the bar and unloading it again.

Writing one weight on the board and then changing it at the last second.

Doing an extra warm-up set for the one movement you still don’t fully trust. Checking in with it between sets without even realising you’re doing it.

Some days it feels completely normal and you think you’re past it. Then the next session it’s back in your head again and you can’t work out why.

From the outside it looks like you’re back to full training.
Inside, it’s still quite an active process.

It’s a strange stage because you’re not really “injured” anymore but you’re also not as automatic and carefree as you were before.

Most people I see in clinic spend far longer here than they expected to.

Not because they’re doing anything wrong —
it’s just a phase that doesn’t get spoken about much.

11/11/2025

Most people jump straight to shoulder exercises when pain crops up , but the truth is, your thoracic spine (mid-back) plays a huge role in how your shoulders move and feel.

If your upper back is stiff or lacks extension, your shoulders are forced to work overtime every time you press, sn**ch, or kip. That means instead of the movement being shared across your whole upper body, your shoulders end up taking the brunt of it, and that’s where things start to go wrong.

You might feel pinching when you go overhead, or tightness that never quite shifts no matter how much you “mobility drill” your shoulders. But often, the problem isn’t your shoulder.

Think of it like a chain: if one link (the thoracic spine) is locked up, the next one down (the shoulder) has to compensate. Over time, that creates irritation, fatigue, and eventually pain.

The fix? Stop treating the shoulder in isolation. Learn to move your thoracic spine properly rotate, extend, and breathe through it. It’s one of the simplest ways to make your shoulders feel stronger, freer, and more stable in every lift.

This is the kind of thing I break down inside my Injury Prevention Ebook. Simple, actionable strategies to help you train harder, move better, and stay injury-free long term.

If you want a copy, drop PREHAB in the comments and I’ll send you the link 👇

19/10/2025

Fed up with shin splints that just won’t go away?

It’s not as simple as stretching more or swapping your shoes (though they can play a part).

Most of the time, it’s a strength and load issue.

If your calves, feet, or hips can’t handle the volume you’re throwing at them, that force ends up in your shins, every step, every jump, every double under.

Build strength through your lower legs.

Progress your training gradually.

Stop trying to “release” your way out of a strength problem.

Train smart, not reactively, your shins will catch up

15/10/2025

Some truths about rehab,

There is so much information out there. Some of it correct, most of it not…

Hit a nerve? Give me a message and let’s get you sorted out

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