The Pressure Point

The Pressure Point Durham, Coxhoe, Hartlepool & Washington, we can help any individual, whether it’s tense back & sho

Based in Durham, Coxhoe, Hartlepool & Washington, we can help any individual, you do not have to be an athlete or even super keen on sport.

A busy day in Hartlepool helping people get back to a pain-free life!Don’t put aches and pains off.. if you get them ass...
16/02/2026

A busy day in Hartlepool helping people get back to a pain-free life!

Don’t put aches and pains off.. if you get them assessed straight away you could save yourself days of pain!

Limited appointments available this week! ✅

Tips to Reduce Back and Neck Pain at Work:❇️ Sitting Posture –Ischial TuberositiesFeel for that bony bit of your buttock...
15/02/2026

Tips to Reduce Back and Neck Pain at Work:

❇️ Sitting Posture –
Ischial Tuberosities
Feel for that bony bit of your buttock on each side. These are your Ischial Tuberosities (known informally as 'Sit bones'.). When you are sitting your weight needs to be split evenly between each sit bone and you should leave a comfortable natural gap between your knees.

❇️Shoulders -
Keep your shoulders back and relaxed
Roll shoulders up, then back, then down in a fluid motion
Then link the fingers of each hand and lift your arms over your head, taking plenty of deep breaths as you do it.

❇️Head -
Try not to tilt your head forward backwards or sideways.
When you are sitting on your chair try to to touch your chest with your chin and then touch your left clavicle and then your right.

❇️Standing-
As a minimum, you should try to stand for 30 minutes to an hour during your working day. Assume a comfortable position without straining or being too close to your computer and make sure you are aligned throughout your posture.

❇️Stretch -
Try to take a break at least every hour to stretch. A seated twist is a good start by gently reaching for the back of your chair on one side, holding the position while taking in some deep breaths, and then swapping to the other side.
These stretches are good for releasing tension is your back, neck and shoulders. ✅

GAIT AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️Some great feedback! 🙌🏻Wondering what it’s all about? 💭Do you want to improve your ...
14/02/2026

GAIT AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️

Some great feedback! 🙌🏻

Wondering what it’s all about? 💭

Do you want to improve your running? Prevent injuries? Identify areas of weaknesses and receive a personalised rehabilitation programme? 🙌🏻

So what does this include I hear you say?🗣

Consultation includes:

🔹Establishing your case history, injuries, training and future goals
🔹Postural and movement analysis
🔹Gait analysis on the treadmill
🔹Footwear assessment
🔹Demonstration and discussion into efficient running style
🔹Personalised exercise plan to help make your running efficient and prevent injury.
🔹This will also provide personalised cues to focus on when you are running as well as a tailored exercise plan to correct any weaknesses or imbalances.

Our dynamic analysis combines both live observation of your running style on a treadmill and an in-depth running video analysis. This allows us to assess any inefficiently in your movement and biomechanics.

Unlike some versions of gait analysis where only your feet are analysed, we look at your whole body movement. From head to toes and your overall technique and posture is evaluated to highlight any biomechanic issues that can contribute to potential injury.

In addition, a movement analysis will be performed to assess strength, balance, flexibility, activation and timing of muscles and this allows us to identify any areas of weakness which often lead to structural imbalances and overload which may hinder your running ability and predispose you to injury.

By assessing both static and dynamic factors we can fully understand your running style to provide you with techniques to get you running at your best.

We understand the amount of time, effort and sweat that you put into your passion- isn’t it time you got more back? Treat yourself and get screened by our highly qualified professionals!

PS: This is a great gift idea for your loved ones who love running. If you wish to purchase sessions for someone else we provide gift vouchers!❤️

With being located within Crossfit Gym’s we most commonly see shoulder injuries in the Crossfit athletes who come into o...
14/02/2026

With being located within Crossfit Gym’s we most commonly see shoulder injuries in the Crossfit athletes who come into our clinic.

This is most often than not down to the large amount of range the shoulder needs to have to do a lot of the overhead lifts and muscular fatigue. Muscular fatigue in particular may have particularly deleterious effects on the shoulder joint, since the congruency of the joint is dependent on muscular activation. Muscular fatigue can be a major contributor to loss of proper technique and injury.
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Recovery and rest are viral to help your own performance and reduce the risk of injury!

How loose are your lats?⠀⠀This is an area I really enjoy treating because of its large surface area and the significant ...
13/02/2026

How loose are your lats?
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This is an area I really enjoy treating because of its large surface area and the significant impact it can have on a number of different joints.
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The latissimus Dorsi muscle originates from the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, iliac crest and scapula and inserts in to the shoulder.
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Therefore, this muscle has an important role to play at many different areas and joints. Lack of flexibility and length in the lat can restrict joint range of movement and increase risk of injury.
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Some of the most common issues I see with people who weight train are shoulder impingements and thoracic pain. Particularly with those that do a lot of over head pressing exercises. On clinical examination, there is nearly always a lack of mobility through the thoracic spine, lumbar spine and shoulder and lat tightness often contributes to this.
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07966570575 📞 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com Just interesting

12/02/2026

What we commonly see in our physio rooms…
Tell me you don’t listen… without telling me you don’t listen 😅

☎️ 07966570575

We’ve worked hands-on in semi-professional football and rugby, giving us real-world experience with sporting injuries no...
12/02/2026

We’ve worked hands-on in semi-professional football and rugby, giving us real-world experience with sporting injuries not just textbook knowledge. ⚽️ 🏉

While studying, Jo Ann worked with a rugby club in York, which quickly opened the door into football. After graduating, she spent several years in the football environment, learning fast, adapting faster, and building a very thick skin along the way 😜

As The Pressure Point grew, it needed full focus so Jo Ann took a step back from football to put everything into the business.

Jo learnt many lessons from sport and they’re still at the heart of what we do every single day.

Share this photo with a loved one who is suffering with chronic or acute pain - there is nothing worse than putting up w...
11/02/2026

Share this photo with a loved one who is suffering with chronic or acute pain - there is nothing worse than putting up with the pain and hoping it will just go away! 🙌

Give them the gift of being able to sleep at night rather than tossing and turning trying to find a position which is painless.

Being able to get up each morning without worrying about it taking 20 minutes to get up and get ready due to pain or restricted muscles.

Help them get back to a life pain and worry free!❤️

For advice over the phone or to book an assessment contact us on 07966570575.

✨ Meet Diane! ✨How could we forget Diane? She’s an integral part of our team and keeps everything running smoothly behin...
09/02/2026

✨ Meet Diane! ✨

How could we forget Diane? She’s an integral part of our team and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

From booking appointments and answering phones, to managing emails and sorting receipts, Diane does it all and does it brilliantly.

We’re so grateful for the dedication, organisation, and calm she brings every day 💙

Next time you call or email, there’s a good chance Diane is the friendly voice helping you out! ☺️🙌

☎️ 07966570575
📧 thepressurepoint@outlook.com

Happy Monday!What’s your goals for the week? ✨Any goals achieved at the weekend in any competitions or races? 👏🏻
09/02/2026

Happy Monday!

What’s your goals for the week? ✨

Any goals achieved at the weekend in any competitions or races? 👏🏻

✨ Of course we jumped on the ChatGPT“create a caricature of me based on everything you know about me” trend… ✨So we thou...
08/02/2026

✨ Of course we jumped on the ChatGPT
“create a caricature of me based on everything you know about me” trend… ✨

So we thought it was the perfect excuse to re-introduce ourselves for anyone who might be new here 👋

We’re Jo Ann, Claudia, Phoebe & Elizabeth, physiotherapists and sports therapists at The Pressure Point 💙

We provide hands on physiotherapy, with thorough assessment and diagnosis, helping you move better and feel stronger.

📞 07966 570575
📧 thepressurepoint@outlook.co.uk

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Active Life, Coxhoe
Durham
DH64DW

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm

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