Jeanne Marais Physiotherapy

22/10/2025

Perhaps not immediately and certainly not indefinitely but the difference is undeniable once you found your enjoyable, sustainable version of working out.

From the typical gym to gardening, horse riding to pole dancing and rock climbing to cleaning under every piece of furniture twice a week...

The options are endless so be sure not to settle for one that feels like a chore. Find one that makes you feel alive and then prioritise it above everything else because you matter! 🤗

Moving your body really does make a difference. It’s not just about looks; it’s about how you feel inside and out. Sometimes the hardest part is just showing up, but once you do, it’s worth it.

Much love,
Ashley

22/10/2025

Lift. Move. Breathe. Challenge yourself.
Or life will become too challenging.

You don’t get old and weak.
You get weak and that’s what makes you old.

Train.
Build.
Lift.

Because strength is youth and it’s earned.

20/10/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali filled with light, joy, and prosperity. Happy Diwali from the JMPhysio team!

18/10/2025

B***s and Blossoms run from Pirates tomorrow.
I can't get any more pink than this 😅

Details here 👇🏼
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18/10/2025

YES!!! This is exactly my stuck record in the practice 😁👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

You didn’t “lose balance” because you’re old.
You lost it because you stopped moving.

Let’s stop blaming age for what inactivity caused.
You sat down for years.
You stopped training your legs.
You stopped trusting your body.
And the world told you that was “normal.”
That was graceful aging. It wasn’t.
It was decline...avoidable decline.

Balance isn’t something the young are gifted.
It’s something the active maintain.
And guess what? You can earn it back.
But not by being careful.
By being intentional.
By getting up.
Moving.
Challenging yourself.

If you’re afraid of falling, do something about it.
Train. Get stronger. Get steadier.
Because “just being careful” is exactly how people become fragile.

You’re not fragile. You’re deconditioned.
And that can change if you stop treating age like a diagnosis.

18/10/2025

How would treatment be remotely relevant without a thorough assessment considering all possibilities?

THIS is the strength of the McKenzie Method 👌🏼

🩺 “The beauty of the McKenzie assessment is that it considers all possibilities and allows the clinician to quickly get to the root of the problem.” – Prof. José Liberato

This quote captures what makes the McKenzie Method® (MDT) unique.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach — it’s a structured system that allows clinicians to explore, test, and confirm what truly drives a patient’s problem.

📌 A comprehensive assessment that doesn’t jump to conclusions.
📌 A process that respects every possibility before narrowing down.
📌 A method that leads to clarity, confidence, and better outcomes.

That’s the beauty of MDT — clarity through process.

18/10/2025

Well said!

11/10/2025

Cardio keeps your heart beating strong.
Strength training keeps your body capable, confident, and resilient.

Run for endurance.
Lift for power.
Do both for balance.

Because it’s not enough to simply exist longer
you deserve to thrive longer.

11/10/2025

Nothing is possible before knowing what we're really dealing with

🗣️ “Once you have done a good assessment, treatment is easy.” – Sara Leutchford

In the McKenzie Method® (MDT), everything starts with a thorough assessment 🔍.
It’s not about guessing what’s wrong — it’s about understanding what the patient’s responses are telling us.

💡 A precise assessment leads to a clear direction.
💪 A clear direction leads to confident treatment.
📈 Confident treatment leads to better outcomes.

That’s the power of a systematic approach — simple, but never superficial.

11/10/2025

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 Without a doubt!

Most people think burnout comes from doing too much.
But the truth? Most of our pain comes from doing too little.

Too little movement, too little growth, too little courage to take the next step.

Your body aches not just from exhaustion, but from stagnation.
Your mind spirals not from effort, but from idleness.
You’re not tired, you’re under-challenged.

Move.
Try. Fail.
Learn.
Sweat.

Do something that reminds you you’re alive because comfort zones may feel safe, but they slowly steal the fire that makes life worth living.