Paula Curtis Fitness

16/01/2020

I am offering a special deal on one of my treatments for the rest of this month to beat the January Blues.

A relaxing massage (full body or back, neck and shoulders), to ease aching muscles and improve blood flow. I will include Meridian tracing and Neurovascular reflex points in the treatment, practices used in Touch for Health Kinesiology to balance, re-energise and de-stress.

So if you fancy a luxury treatment to nourish your body and mind and leave you feeling amazing, then drop me a message or call.

The treatment is for one hour, at a discounted rate of £30 (usually £40), if you book before the end of January.

02/03/2018

Love a bit of Meridian work!

17/02/2018

Anyone who has recently bought a new pair of running trainers may well have found themselves being recommended some ‘superior’ insoles to replace those that come with the trainers. In one major running store chain, the footwear recommendation service includes not only a gait analysis but also th...

04/09/2017

Our Monday morning classes at Thorley Community Centre re-start this Monday, 11th September.
Mobility, Fat burn, strength, flexibility and calm. What a great start to the week - come and join us if you can!

07/08/2017

This little blighter is always involved if I get back ache, and is usually part of the problem with most of my back pain clients too.

The iliopsoas muscle attaches onto the transverse processes and vertebral discs of the lower back, it is your deepest 'core' muscle. The functions of the iliopsoas is complicated and still not totally known. The functions that we do know is it's the main hip flexor and it's an important stabiliser for the lower back.

If the iliopsoas is tight, this can create excess compression into the lower back as well as limit movement at the lower back/hip. When ever you're walking, squating or doing pelvic tilts your iliopsoas muscle is active.

Clinical tests such as the Thomas Test is a great way to assess the hip flexors of the body. In the Thomas Test we're looking for range and symmetry at the hips. If one iliopsoas is 'tighter' than the other this can cause pelvic rotation, influencing the mechanics of the pelvis and lower back.

04/08/2017

So in between the consumption of far too much wine, baguette and cheese on holiday, I have managed a bit of glacial lake swimming and 'hill' running, though I have to say the running is embarrassingly girly!!!

16/07/2017

16/07/2017

oooh I love this!

Natural Remedy Reference guide...Great chart to keep on hand...!!!

16/07/2017

11/07/2017

30/06/2017

Make sure you get some Yoga or other balance work into your training to avoid embarrassing moments like these happening to you!

25/06/2017

Beautiful movement!