True North Physio

01/03/2026

March is for mobility.

100 squats a day.
2,800 reps.
All for Cancer Research UK 🤍

By the end, my glutes are stronger —
but also shorter. Tighter.

Why bother stretching?

Because strength creates adaptation.
Muscles shorten and thicken.
The nervous system increases tone.
You gain power — but sometimes lose range of movement.

And healthy ageing depends on maintaining flexibility.

Stretching doesn’t reduce strength.
It allows strength to exist through a larger range.

Mobility after strength helps the body feel balanced —
not just strong, but usable.

Because resilience isn’t built in muscle contraction alone.






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09/02/2026

01/01/2026

Remember, self care is not being selfish - it’s essential! 💚🧡

From shifting everyday niggles to helping you stay active and help you lead the life that you want to live to the fullest. Physio is about keeping you moving—whether you’re chasing a PB or chasing after the kids or grandkids 🤩

What health goals are you working towards for 2026? Please comment below.

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us!

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. It’s been a pleasure helping you move better, feel stronger, and take care of your body. We’re so grateful to be part of your health and movement journey.

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a strong, healthy New Year.

19/12/2025

Thank you for the update and feeling grateful that we can help. 😊

Feedback like this reinforces the value of physio-led Pilates. 💪

Individualised care, expert guidance, and meaningful support for back pain. ✨

📅 Book with us: https://truenorthphysio.co.uk/

17/11/2025

🧠 Concussion Prevention in Sport 🤕

The 2023 BJSM Consensus Statement now highlights neuromuscular training (NMT) warm-ups as a key tool to reduce concussion risk — yes, not just for knees and ankles.

Key components?

Balance, agility, strength, neck control, and aerobic work. When done regularly (3×/week), have been linked with lower concussion rates in youth sport.

As physiotherapists, we can:
• Lead coach workshops to embed NMT in warm-ups
• Build in neck-specific exercises safely
• Monitor and evaluate how NMT affects injury / concussion risk over time

Think: mini agility ladders, hopping, balance tasks, reaction games, neck-control holds — all quick, fun, and kid-friendly.

Prevention isn’t just for pros — it starts on the grassroots pitch.
Small changes in warm-up = big changes in safety. 🌱⚽️🏉🧠

U12’s ⚽️ - Are you ready for this? 💪

14/11/2025

💛 Happy World Kindness Day! 💛

Today is a beautiful reminder that kindness isn’t just something we offer to others — it’s something we practise with our own bodies, too.

In Physio-Led Pilates, we focus on moving with awareness, compassion, and respect for where your body is today. Every breath, every stretch, every controlled movement is a chance to practise kindness toward yourself.

🌿 Be kind to your body — it’s working hard for you.
🌿 Be patient with your progress — strength, mobility, and control grow with consistency.
🌿 Be gentle with your mind — movement is as much about how you feel as how you function.

If your body needs a little extra care, guidance, or recovery support, you can also book in for a physio appointment. Whether it’s pain, injury prevention, or improving movement, I’m here to help you feel and move better.

✨ Celebrate World Kindness Day by giving your body the compassion it deserves — on the mat or in the clinic.

11/11/2025

💪 Shoulder Stability Duo: Serratus anterior + Lower Trapezius

The serratus anterior and lower trapezius are the unsung heroes of shoulder strength and control.
Together they form a force couple — working in sync to keep your scapula stable and mobile at the same time.

✨ Serratus anterior → protracts + upwardly rotates the scapula
✨ Lower traps → assist upward rotation + add controlled depression

When they coordinate well, your shoulder blade glides smoothly =
✅ better overhead strength
✅ reduced impingement risk
✅ stronger, more efficient movement

When they’re weak or mistimed → upper traps + pecs overwork → instability, tightness, or shoulder and neck pain.

Your deltoids, pecs and biceps might do some heavy lifting —
but your shoulder stability starts around the blade.

29/10/2025

Physio-Led Mat Pilates is here! 🧘‍♂️

We’re excited to announce our new regular physio-led mat-based Pilates class, starting Thursday 6th November!

✨ Strengthen, stretch, and move better under the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist — perfect for all levels.

📍 Where: Stage Lane, Lymm (next to Oughtrington Community Centre)
🚗 Free parking available
🕕 When: Every Thursday, 6–7pm (starting Nov 6th!)

Book your spot on the mat today 👇
🔗 https://bookthatin.com/BookingWidget?id=16383&mode=1

28/10/2025

At True North Physio, we offer physiotherapist-led sessions designed to help you build strength, improve mobility, and move with confidence. Current services on offer:

💪 Physio-Led Mat Pilates
Build strength and stability through guided mat-based exercises.
➡️ Book your spot: https://bookthatin.com/BookingWidget?id=16383&mode=1

🪑 Physio-Led Chair Pilates
Perfect for those seeking a gentle, supportive way to improve mobility and balance.
➡️ Book your spot: https://bookthatin.com/BookingWidget?id=16383&mode=1

🤝 1:1 Clinic Physiotherapy (by appointment)
Personalised assessment and treatment to help you recover, prevent injury, and stay active.
📩 DM us or give us a call to book your session.

Let’s get you moving toward your True North 🌿

20/10/2025

🌍 World Osteoporosis Day | Building Strong Bones for Life

Osteoporosis is often called the “silent condition” — we can’t feel our bones getting weaker, but we can absolutely influence their strength through movement, breath, and daily habits.

As a physiotherapist and Pilates practitioner, I see first-hand how powerful targeted exercise can be for bone health. The right kind of loading, posture work, balance training, and deep core control not only protects the spine and hips — it builds confidence and long-term independence.

✨ Movement principles that support bone strength:
✅ Weight-bearing & resistance work to stimulate bone growth
✅ Balance & proprioception to reduce falls and fractures
✅ Spinal alignment & posture to protect vertebrae
✅ Breath-led core control to support the ribcage and lumbar spine
✅ Mobility with strength, not just flexibility

Pilates—when guided with osteoporosis-safe progressions—is a powerful way to retrain posture, build deep support, and safely load the body through functional movement.

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What you can start today
• Walk daily and vary your pace/surfaces
• Practice standing balance (e.g., single-leg stance near support)
• Incorporate gentle resistance (bands/weights/bodyweight)
• Prioritise posture: tall spine, open chest, grounded ribs
• Move with awareness, not fear

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🧠 Strong bones come from more than just calcium —
they come from consistent, intelligent movement.

If you’re curious about osteoporosis-safe Pilates or would like guidance tailored to your body, I’m here to help.

Here’s to strength, confidence, and lifelong mobility. 💪🦴