Strive Clinic

14/11/2025

Tight muscles, stiff joints, just an ache, occasional clicking... Not all injuries are as a result of major trauma.
Listen to your body if it is trying to tell you something. Physiotherapy can help you feel stronger, move better and live without worrying about those everyday aches and pains.

Contact Strive Clinic to see how our physiotherapist can help.
Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

11/11/2025

For Your Tomorrow. We Will Remember Them.

06/11/2025

One appointment available today due to a last minute cancellation.
Contact us now Tel 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
Happy Thursday…Happy Feet :)

03/11/2025

Lateral (Outer) hip pain can be caused by irritation of the greater trochanteric bursa resulting in bursitis or to the gluteal tendons of the buttock muscles.
It can be more common in females and in people over the age of 40.
It is sometimes linked to a sudden change in activity levels or type of exercise resulting in overload to the lateral aspect of the hip and gluteal tendons. It can be caused also by trauma such as a fall onto the outer aspect of your hip.

Pain is worse with prolonged weight bearing activities such as walking or running, lying on the affected side or crossing legs in sitting.

Key things you can do to help manage the symptoms are modifying your activity by limiting the movements and activities that irritate the outside of the hip and produce your pain. Complete graded strengthening exercises for the gluteal muscles and tendons alongside pacing your weight bearing activity.

For more information and to see how physiotherapy can help your lateral hip pain contact us at Strive today.
Tel. 07498 210677
info@striveclinic.co.uk
www.striveclinic.co.uk

27/10/2025

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. It's a reminder of the importance of good mental health and prioritising it to look after our own wellbeing.

Talking is good for your mental health and talking about mental health is important. If you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling to cope or nearing a breakdown try to reach out and talk to someone.

Some tips that can help with reaching out:
1. Choose someone you trust to talk to - a friend, family member, colleague or if you prefer someone you don't know then a support helpline may be the right option.
2. Think about the best place to talk - choose somewhere you feel comfortable or somewhere private where you're less likely to be disturbed.
3. Prepare yourself for their reaction - most people will have a good experience when they open up to someone. Sometimes people may react in a way you don't expect and often that's because they are worried about you or they may not fully understand. Try to give them time to process what you've told them.

Local Mental Health Support here in Dorset includes:
* Connection a 24/7 helpline. Call 0800 6520190 or NHS 111 for free
* The Retreats - run in partnership with Dorset Mental Health Forum with sites in Bournemouth and Dorchester. A safe space for face to face help and support.
* Community Front Rooms with locations in Bridport, Shaftesbury and Weymouth.
* Steps 2 Wellbeing

09/10/2025

Winter is approaching and with that for some people comes foot pain.
Our expert Foot Health Practitioner can help you to overcome any nagging foot issues that you may have.

Some top self help tips:
Stretching - Try and stay active. Darker mornings and evenings make it tempting to cosy up indoors and not be as active, but it's important to keep moving, stretching and using our muscles and ligaments to avoid stiffness, strains and sprains.

Orthotics - Wearing insoles in your shoes can provide custom support for your foot posture and correct and foot misalignment or imbalance. Changing pressure areas by changing foot posture with an orthotic can reduce stress on sensitive foot areas.

Hydrate - Keep your skin and soft tissues flexible by topping up with water during the day and drinking plenty. This can help reduce the risks of dry skin, cracks and fissures.

Footwear - Opt for shoes that are comfortable, supportive and warm. Choose footwear that supports good foot mechanics and alignment reducing your risk of developing conditions like plantar fasciitis, ankle sprains and rubs.

Socks - Can protect feet by reducing friction to prevent blisters and calluses, absorb moisture to prevent fungus and odour, regulate temperature for warmth in Winter and provide cushioning and support for added comfort.

Ask our Foot Health Practitioner for more advice on how to care for your feet this Winter.
Tel. 07498 210677
www.striveclinic.co.uk

03/10/2025

Just a few of the many musculoskeletal conditions that we have treated this week in our physiotherapy clinics.
Do you recognise any of these that we can help with?
Contact us to see how we can get you back on the road to recovery.
Tel. 07498 210677

22/09/2025

Congratulations to Imogen!
We are celebrating one year of providing professional expert foot care at Strive.
Imogen is described as being friendly, experienced and reassuring by her clients.
If you think you would benefit from regular expert foot care then do get in touch to see how Imogen can help you.

21/09/2025

Congratulations to our Physio Rachel and the Pedal 4 Patients team on completing their Tour De Kernow!
Day 3 brought challenging riding conditions with torrential rain. The route explored deepest West Cornwall with stunning scenery when the weather is good we’re assured! 😂
The sun came out just about for the final roll into the Royal Cornwall Hospital.