Optimal Physio

Optimal Physio We’re not just about a quick fix.

We help active people aged 40+ who live in/near Clarkston or Largs get back to enjoying running, golf or the gym without worrying about pain relief, making your injury worse or needing surgery. We help active people aged 40+ get back to running, golf or the gym without worrying about making their pain worse, needing to take pain killers every day or worrying about surgery.

It’s here… Infrared Light Therapy has arrived at Optimal Physio. Treatment packages opening soon. DM us if you want to b...
21/04/2026

It’s here… Infrared Light Therapy has arrived at Optimal Physio. Treatment packages opening soon.

DM us if you want to be the first to hear the details… 💫

Infrared treatment packages coming soon… watch this space 💫
21/04/2026

Infrared treatment packages coming soon… watch this space 💫

27/03/2026

From your 40s onwards, you start to lose muscle mass. Unless you prioritise strength training, a process called Sarcopenia will speed up around 50 and your muscle will deteriorate over time.

Why does that matter, I hear you ask?

This matters because:
- Muscle keeps your metabolism higher
- It supports joints and prevents injury
- It helps maintain independence long-term. If you fall, muscle mass means you can get back up. If you want to go on holiday, muscle mass allows you to carry your bags. If you want to live longer, muscle mass is the number one indicator for that.

If you want to be a healthy grandparent, you need to have muscle mass.

So how do you know how much muscle mass you have? An Inbody scan will tell you in two minutes.

An InBody scan helps you track and protect your muscle mass, as well as measure your visceral fat and other markers that help us determine what you need to optimise in order to feel good in your later years.

The scan is accurate, simple and a great starting point to building strong for the future. 💪🏻

Great evening at Largs Golf Club ⛳️A big thank you to everyone who came along and to the team for having me.We covered 3...
25/03/2026

Great evening at Largs Golf Club ⛳️

A big thank you to everyone who came along and to the team for having me.

We covered 3 things every golfer should understand if they want to stay on the course and keep improving:

1️⃣ The most common golf injuries (and why back pain is #1)
2️⃣ How to avoid them with simple changes to your routine
3️⃣ How to add up to 10–15 yards to your drive over the next 12 weeks

The biggest takeaway?

👉 Most golfers don’t lose distance because of their swing…
👉 They lose it because of strength, mobility, and consistency.

The good news is those are all things you can improve.

If you want the exact warm-up and strength plan I mentioned last night, I’ll send it over.

Comment “DRIVE” below and I’ll message it to you.

18/02/2026

Ever notice how back pain feels worse at night?

Not always physically… but mentally.

You’re lying there awake thinking:

👉 “What if it’s a disc?”
👉 “What if I’ve done something serious like cancer?”
👉 “Am I making this worse by moving?”
👉 “Should I just rest it?”

And suddenly a small ache feels like a big threat.

Here’s the truth most people don’t hear:

The vast majority of back pain is not serious.
And avoiding movement often makes it more sensitive to pain and delays recovery.

Pain doesn’t automatically mean damage.

Stiffness doesn’t mean your spine is crumbling.

And movement is one of the most powerful treatments we have.

Your back is strong.

It’s adaptable.

It’s designed to move.

If you’ve had back pain for more than 6 weeks, or you’ve tried rest, Googled exercises, or even had physio before without success it doesn’t mean you’re destined for a life of struggling on.

It means you need a clearer plan.

If you’re reading this at night worrying about it… you’re not alone.

Comment BACK and I’ll send you my back pain ebook to reduce fear and build confidence again.

17/02/2026

I already know my weight, why do I need an InBody scan?

It’s so much more than body weight. The InBody analysis can tell you more about what’s happening inside your body. How much fat and muscle you have, how well hydrated your cells are, where there are imbalances in strength. The detail and accuracy is second only to the DEXA scan.

Find out:
Your body fat percentage
Level of muscle in your body
Balance of your body
Level of visceral fat around organs

16/02/2026

We had a visit from and his Mum and Dad this weekend to try out the InBody body composition analysis.

We took scans for Ann Marie, Darren and Chris to show them more about their visceral fat levels, body fat, insta cellular hydration, bone density, balance of muscle, and so many other metrics that can be used to optimise health.

We’ll share more of their results and takeaways. How do you think Linzi coped among the comedy? 😆

I can’t quite believe it’s February.In our house, January greyness led to a very familiar solution we booked a summer ho...
07/02/2026

I can’t quite believe it’s February.

In our house, January greyness led to a very familiar solution we booked a summer holiday. Instantly, moods lifted. Something to look forward to makes a big difference and it often nudges people to look after themselves a bit better too.

In clinic this past week, I’ve noticed two very clear groups of people:

• Those who started January with great intentions but feel they’ve already slipped off track
• Those who’ve built some momentum and are feeling the benefits

Here’s the important bit: neither group is “right” or “wrong”.

Around 80% of New Year’s resolutions are broken by February 1st. That doesn’t mean people lack discipline – it means life gets busy.

One idea I often share (from Atomic Habits) is simple but powerful:
“Don’t miss twice.”

You will miss workouts.
You will eat badly some days.
You will feel tired and unmotivated at times.

What matters isn’t the slip – it’s how quickly you reset.

At our team meeting last week, we talked about the 1% rule: small improvements done consistently compound into big change. That applies to health, rehab, fitness and even business.

If you’ve booked a holiday this year, now is actually the best time to start preparing your body for it – not two weeks before you go. Feeling strong, mobile and pain-free matters far more than chasing perfection.

One mindset shift I often suggest is doing a “Should Detox.”

Instead of:
“I should exercise more”
“I should stretch”
“I should eat better”

Try:
“I will walk for 20 minutes today”
“I will stretch before bed”
“I will make one better food choice”

Small, specific, achievable.

A quote that really resonated with me recently:

“A healthy person has many goals. A sick person has only one.”

I was reminded of that last week when the flu floored me. Suddenly nothing mattered except getting my health back.

If you’re feeling stuck, flat, sore or unsure where to start – you don’t have to figure it out alone. Clarity and a simple plan often remove far more anxiety than motivation ever will.

Here’s to February being about resetting, not quitting.

Our InBody scanner is 98% as accurate as the DEXA.It allows you to step on and receive a printed report that tracks your...
14/01/2026

Our InBody scanner is 98% as accurate as the DEXA.

It allows you to step on and receive a printed report that tracks your body composition, body fat, visceral body fat, lean muscle mass, hydration, cellular health and so much more.

Its smart to be able to make sure you’re:
- losing fat, not muscle
- healthy on the inside
- keeping muscle mass as you get older
- tracking weight loss results effectively

It’s a great starting point for a health and fitness journey. Give us a message if you’d like to book a scan.

Tuesday thoughts 💭
02/09/2025

Tuesday thoughts 💭

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our patients be the fit, strong parents and grandparents doing all the cool stuff 🙌...
24/08/2025

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our patients be the fit, strong parents and grandparents doing all the cool stuff 🙌🏼⛷️🎾🏃🏻‍♂️🏋🏻‍♀️

We can help you with that 👌🏻DM us to book in for a personal analysis if you’d like more help with this 🙌🏼
22/08/2025

We can help you with that 👌🏻

DM us to book in for a personal analysis if you’d like more help with this 🙌🏼

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11 Mearns Road, Clarkston
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