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.

Have you been told you have sciatic? 😩😱Or have you been suffering with what sciatic nerve issues?So many people come int...
16/01/2026

Have you been told you have sciatic? 😩😱

Or have you been suffering with what sciatic nerve issues?

So many people come into our clinic being told they have ‘sciatica’, when in-fact on closer inspection, most of the time it turns out it is 'pseudo sciatica' in which inflammation of the piriformis is irritating the sciatic nerve. Which it's normally very easily treated.

Don’t just add a name to your pain as 80% of the time, that’s not the real issue!

Book now for a full assessment: 07966570575 📞 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com 📧

Bridge Pose opens the chest, heart, and shoulders. It stretches the spine, the back of the neck, the thighs, and the hip...
15/01/2026

Bridge Pose opens the chest, heart, and shoulders. It stretches the spine, the back of the neck, the thighs, and the hip flexors.

Because your heart is higher than your head in this pose, it is considered a mild inversion which helps; stress relief, fatigue, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and mild depression.

Bridge Pose also calms the mind and helps with high blood pressure. Because it opens the chest, it increases lung capacity, which is therapeutic for those with asthma.✅

New Year, New Goals… Same Old Injuries? 🏃‍♀️With the new year comes fresh motivation and exciting races coming up but it...
14/01/2026

New Year, New Goals… Same Old Injuries? 🏃‍♀️

With the new year comes fresh motivation and exciting races coming up but it’s also the peak season for running injuries. Why?

👉 Increasing mileage and distance too quickly.

Your body needs time to adapt. Muscles, tendons, bones, and joints don’t get fitter overnight even if your motivation does.

🚨 Common mistakes we see in January:

• Jumping straight back to previous mileage from months ago
• Adding distance + speed at the same time
• Running every day with no recovery
• Ignoring early warning niggles

✅ Train smart:

• Increase mileage gradually (think slow progress, long-term gains)
• Build consistency before intensity
• Schedule rest days like training days
• Listen to pain — it’s feedback, not weakness

Remember: Missing one run won’t derail your race… but an injury might.

Start steady, stay healthy, and you’ll arrive at the start line strong 💪

13/01/2026

After a busy year spent helping so many of you feel your best, The Pressure Point team took some time out for our belated Christmas get-together. It was our turn to rest, recover, and recharge 💆‍♀️🌿 the perfect chance to unwind, catch up, and enjoy some well deserved self care before getting back to doing what we do best. ☺️🙌

So many people ask us ‘what can I do for arthritis?’🌟 the real answer is MOVE!We treat a lot of people with manual thera...
13/01/2026

So many people ask us ‘what can I do for arthritis?’

🌟 the real answer is MOVE!

We treat a lot of people with manual therapy such as joint and spinal mobilisations which helps lubricate the joints and brings movement to the joints but don’t underestimate the importance of movement in general!

Keep active for as long as possible - the best forms of exercise is walking to keep your muscles and bones strong and to lessen the symptoms of arthritis!

✅ Research has indicated:

✔️ Twenty minutes of exercise can act as an anti-inflammatory. Even a short, 20-minute walk can produce anti-inflammatory effects by stimulating the immune system.

✔️ Exercise can boost your mental health. Exercise can counter depression, stress, and anxiety, according to the research here. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports research evidence that regular exercise can work as well as medication for some people who suffer from anxiety and depression.

✔️ Physical activity was associated with a lower risk of 13 types of cancer. This conclusion was from a large-scale study that analysed data from over a million people.

✔️ Various other benefits of exercise and physical activity have been well documented over the years. Exercise may strengthen bones and preserve muscle mass, thereby lowering your risk for falls and fractures. Exercise can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, indirectly reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.

✔️ Exercise can prevent or ameliorate back pain. Moderate exercise can rev up the immune system, helping us fight off colds. Studies suggest that exercise lifts mood, raises feelings of satisfaction and self-esteem, and even makes you happier.

✔️ Physical activity can improve arthritis symptoms by 40 percent.

The pelvic floor is actually a VERY big deal!!If you are pregnant🤰, have had a baby recently 👶🏼 or even heading towards ...
12/01/2026

The pelvic floor is actually a VERY big deal!!

If you are pregnant🤰, have had a baby recently 👶🏼 or even heading towards or on the other side of menopause you hopefully will have heard “pelvic floor exercises” being mentioned! Even for men, pelvic floor strengthening and activation is vitally important!

🤔Have you stopped and thought about why you might actually be doing these exercises?!

🤔Are you doing your pelvic floor exercises correctly?

🤔 Are you even doing them at all (guilty)?!

We find when our ladies actually understand the role our pelvic floor muscles actually play they suddenly put their pelvic floor exercises top of their priorities ‼️

The Pelvic floor is KEY to;

🔅 achieving that flatter tummy/losing that “mum pouch”

🔅maintaining/improving Bladder & Bowel continence

🔅maintaining/improving Sexual function

🔅preventing/improving symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

🤰Why in so many countries, it is logic to automatically have physiotherapy treatment after a knee surgery but not after ...
11/01/2026

🤰Why in so many countries, it is logic to automatically have physiotherapy treatment after a knee surgery but not after giving birth?
While giving birth can be as or more traumatic...🤰

There’s so many interventions which can be applied in pregnancy to prevent ongoing back problems!

http://myfrenchphysio.london/womenhealth-obstetric/why-a-pelvic-floor-rehabilitation-is-essential-after-every-pregnancy/

Contact us on 07966570575 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com to hear what you can do!

At The Pressure Point, no two bodies or injuries are the same 💡That’s why every session is bespoke, built around you, yo...
10/01/2026

At The Pressure Point, no two bodies or injuries are the same 💡

That’s why every session is bespoke, built around you, your goals, and how your body moves.

✨ What we offer:
✔️ Sports Massage
✔️ Tailored Rehabilitation
✔️ Joint Mobilisations
✔️ In-depth Assessments
✔️ Pilates
✔️ Strength & Conditioning
✔️ Clear Diagnosis & Individualised Treatment

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing ongoing pain, or training for a race or competition, we take a personal approach to help you move better and feel stronger.

📍 www.thepressurepoint.co.uk
📩 07966570575 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com

Lately so many people have come into the clinic and after a few sessions been pain-free after waiting months and months ...
09/01/2026

Lately so many people have come into the clinic and after a few sessions been pain-free after waiting months and months for the pain to disappear on its own, wishing they had got treatment in the first instance. 🗣
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This is usually due to GP's saying to rest or take painkillers, or even from speaking to neighbours, friends and family who have started to put doubt in their minds or said 'just rest and you'll be fine soon'.
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✅ - Yes I do agree some injuries do last a few days and subside but the initial cause is still there lurking in the background ready to surprise you again as it's not fully healed.
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✅ The best possible move to take is to get a full assessment and diagnosis to fully get on top of the problem and prevent the pain from returning.
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Don't ignore the pain, take action now!
Enquire on 07966570575 📞 / thepressurepoint@outlook.com.

✨Receiving messages like this! Job satisfaction! ✨We treat so many different people - in fact most people who come into ...
08/01/2026

✨Receiving messages like this! Job satisfaction! ✨

We treat so many different people - in fact most people who come into our clinics have work related injuries!

This client in particular works long shifts driving all over the country and was really struggling with driving and getting in and out of his van. After two sessions he sent us this message!

Don’t let pain and injury cause you stress and worry regarding your job or whether you can continue exercising! Get in touch with us to see what we can do for you! 🙌🏻

07966570575 📞 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com 📧

Around 30% of the complaints we see are neck/shoulder/desk-related. ⠀⠀⠀⠀Most of the time, when someone walks in to see u...
07/01/2026

Around 30% of the complaints we see are neck/shoulder/desk-related. ⠀⠀
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Most of the time, when someone walks in to see us those aches and pains have come and gone quite a few times. ⠀⠀
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They’ve finally been forced to come in because this time it’s not going away. ⠀⠀
It’s affecting their work, and sometimes even their sleep, and they want to finally do something about it.
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But why? Why do so many people get neck and shoulder pain while working at a desk?
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Book in for full assessment NOW! 07966570575 📞 | thepressurepoint@outlook.com 📧

Scapular Control with Functional Internal and External RotationOwn your end ranges to improve kinesthetic awareness and ...
06/01/2026

Scapular Control with Functional Internal and External Rotation

Own your end ranges to improve kinesthetic awareness and movement!✅

Focus on:
1️⃣ Keeping the feet down to emphasize Scapular retraction and minimize lower back hyperextension

2️⃣ Front of the Shoulder lifts off the ground to promote posterior tilt of the scapula and facilitate better upward rotation

Use as a warm-up or superset in workouts where you are looking to offset some pressing volume✅

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Active Life, Coxhoe
Durham
DH64DW

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

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