The Physio Den

The Physio Den Physiotherapist helping you move better, feel stronger & take control of your health.

Most women aren’t struggling because they’re doing nothing.They’re struggling because they’ve been told the wrong things...
27/04/2026

Most women aren’t struggling because they’re doing nothing.
They’re struggling because they’ve been told the wrong things matter.
After 30, your body doesn’t need: more restriction more random workouts or starting over every Monday.

It needs:
- structure
- progression
- enough stimulus to actually adapt

Muscle and bone don’t maintain themselves.

They respond to what you do consistently over time.

If no one’s explained this to you before this is where it starts.





This is the part no one really tells you about getting older.Muscle loss.Strength decline.Reduced bone density.Not sudde...
23/04/2026

This is the part no one really tells you about getting older.

Muscle loss.
Strength decline.
Reduced bone density.

Not suddenly. Not dramatically.
But slowly… quietly… over time.

And the problem isn’t just ageing.
It’s that most women are never shown how to actually support their bodies through it.

So it gets written off as: “just getting older”
“normal”
“nothing you can do”

But a lot of this is preventable.

Not with extremes.
Not with hours in the gym.
But with the right kind of training, consistently.

This isn’t about aesthetics.
It’s about staying strong, capable, and independent long-term.

Evidence:
World Health Organization
NHS
Royal Osteoporosis Society
American College of Sports Medicine
If you want it to feel slightly more “academic” for credibility, you could add:
International Osteoporosis Foundation

Most women aren’t taught how their bodies actually change over time.We’re taught to: manage symptoms, push through or ju...
22/04/2026

Most women aren’t taught how their bodies actually change over time.
We’re taught to: manage symptoms, push through or just “get on with it”

Then later: something starts to hurt
we feel weaker or things don’t feel as they used to

And it feels unexpected.
But it’s not.

Muscle, bone, and strength don’t suddenly change overnight they adapt (or decline) based on what we do consistently over time.

The problem is…
most women were never given the full picture in the first place.

This series is about changing that.
No extremes.
No noise.
Just a clearer understanding of what’s actually going on in your body and what you can do about it.

If any of this resonates, I’d genuinely like to know
what’s something you feel you were never properly taught about your body?
And if you want support with this, feel free to reach out.

This starts with education.

Next:
What no one tells you after 30…

21/04/2026

Shoulder ni**le this week
Not from one specific injury , more likely a mix of load, training, work, and general life stress

This is where people often stop everything…

But current evidence supports staying active and modifying load early rather than complete rest
- Keep moving
- Adjust intensity
- Gradually reload

Pain doesn’t always mean damage and doing something is usually better than doing nothing

19/04/2026

New space, same approach.

Helping you move better, feel stronger, and stay consistent

Feeling very lucky to be working from LSA Studio 🤍

17/04/2026

This is what I mean when I say it doesn’t need to be perfect.
Any movement counts, and it’s always better than doing nothing.





15/04/2026

A few things about me





14/04/2026

Hips are doing a lot more work than we give them credit for, walking, lifting, running around after kids, training… it all comes back to them.

These are some of my go-to hip exercises I keep coming back to in clinic and in my own training. Nothing fancy, just solid basics that actually build strength, control, and confidence in movement.

I’ve been flat out lately (which I love ), so this is me practising what I preach… keeping things ticking over so I can keep doing what I enjoy, pain-free.

Simple, effective, and they transfer to real life, not just lying on a mat doing “activation” for the sake of it..

If your hips feel tight, weak, or a bit all over the place… start here and stay consistent with it.

A bit of evidence :
Hip strengthening and control work is consistently shown to help with things like patellofemoral pain, low back pain, and postnatal pelvic issues. Exercises that involve single-leg loading and weight-bearing tend to have better carryover to real-life movement than isolated work alone. Strong glutes and good hip control also help with load transfer through the pelvis and lower limb during walking and running.
(Based on research from Reiman et al., Willson et al., Escamilla et al. + wider hip rehab literature)

11/04/2026

Busy weeks (which I absolutely love)
Seeing The Physio Den grow and being busy with patients is honestly the best… but my lower back definitely knows about it.
I start to feel a bit stiff, a bit sore, and just not moving as well as I usually do.
This is my go-to when that happens, nothing fancy, just a few simple movements to get things loosening up again and feeling more like me.
Not about smashing a workout, just giving my body what it needs.
Makes a big difference for me.




05/04/2026

A little easter reset

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Bit of an update from meClinic’s been really busy recently. I’ve gone from aiming for around 10 patients a week to now s...
04/04/2026

Bit of an update from me

Clinic’s been really busy recently. I’ve gone from aiming for around 10 patients a week to now seeing closer to 20. Lots of physio, lots of rehab, and I’m still loving every minute.

I’ve had a few teething issues with the admin side of things, so sorry if I’ve been a bit slower replying or a bit quiet on here, it’s mainly just because I’ve been so busy in clinic (which is a good problem to have).

It does mean I don’t have loads of availability at the moment, but if you’ve been thinking about getting something looked at it’s worth getting in touch sooner rather than later.

I’ll always do what I can to make time if something’s urgent.

Have a great Easter everyone, enjoy some chocolate and some fresh air.

22/03/2026

It’s something that’s stayed with me.

It’s not just about exercises.
It’s about listening, supporting, and building confidence.

Whether it’s getting out of pain, back to sport, or feeling like themselves again,
I try to have a positive impact on every person I work with,
and as many people as I can beyond that too.

Because the goal isn’t just short-term results.
It’s helping people feel stronger, more capable, and more in control of their own body.
That’s what lasts.

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