Jeanne Marais Physiotherapy

31/10/2025

And no surgery builds strength.
That's all down to rehab 💪🏼
So skip the op and get straight into proper rehab (no, no massage..... REHAB!) from the start 👌🏼

They say it’s wear and tear,
That time steals motion and grace.
But the truth hides deeper
In the strength you fail to chase.

It’s not the loss of cartilage,
that whispers, “Surgery soon.”
It’s the fading fire of muscles,
that gave up far too soon.

Age doesn’t take your power.....weakness does.

Reclaim the strength that guards your joints,
and rewrite your body’s story.

31/10/2025

It's so sad when I hear that someone had an operation for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Surgery is fantastic for sudden structural issues - broken bone, torn ligament, etc...

But misshapen discs, abused tendons and any other pain that came about over time....? They need lifestyle changes. Not quick fixes.
The image shows further symptoms of the dysfunctional movement not the cause thereof 😔
No quick fix will ever resolve a problem that came about over time.

But learning about the condition, understanding what made it come about and adapting your behaviour and approach to remedy it....? That works wonders 🤗

Your MRI doesn’t tell your story it only whispers a few lines.
Imaging shows structure, not strength.
It can’t measure resilience, adaptation, or how your body feels and functions.

Far too many surgeries are done because of what’s seen on a screen
tiny “abnormalities” that are often just normal signs of living.
Age-appropriate changes, not emergencies.

Before you rush to fix what may not be broken,
start with movement, education, and a real conversation.
You are not your MRI.
You are more than an image
you are function, healing, and potential in motion

22/10/2025

Perhaps not immediately and certainly not indefinitely but the difference is undeniable once you found your enjoyable, sustainable version of working out.

From the typical gym to gardening, horse riding to pole dancing and rock climbing to cleaning under every piece of furniture twice a week...

The options are endless so be sure not to settle for one that feels like a chore. Find one that makes you feel alive and then prioritise it above everything else because you matter! 🤗

Moving your body really does make a difference. It’s not just about looks; it’s about how you feel inside and out. Sometimes the hardest part is just showing up, but once you do, it’s worth it.

Much love,
Ashley

22/10/2025

Lift. Move. Breathe. Challenge yourself.
Or life will become too challenging.

You don’t get old and weak.
You get weak and that’s what makes you old.

Train.
Build.
Lift.

Because strength is youth and it’s earned.

20/10/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a Diwali filled with light, joy, and prosperity. Happy Diwali from the JMPhysio team!

18/10/2025

B***s and Blossoms run from Pirates tomorrow.
I can't get any more pink than this 😅

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18/10/2025

YES!!! This is exactly my stuck record in the practice 😁👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

You didn’t “lose balance” because you’re old.
You lost it because you stopped moving.

Let’s stop blaming age for what inactivity caused.
You sat down for years.
You stopped training your legs.
You stopped trusting your body.
And the world told you that was “normal.”
That was graceful aging. It wasn’t.
It was decline...avoidable decline.

Balance isn’t something the young are gifted.
It’s something the active maintain.
And guess what? You can earn it back.
But not by being careful.
By being intentional.
By getting up.
Moving.
Challenging yourself.

If you’re afraid of falling, do something about it.
Train. Get stronger. Get steadier.
Because “just being careful” is exactly how people become fragile.

You’re not fragile. You’re deconditioned.
And that can change if you stop treating age like a diagnosis.

18/10/2025

How would treatment be remotely relevant without a thorough assessment considering all possibilities?

THIS is the strength of the McKenzie Method 👌🏼

🩺 “The beauty of the McKenzie assessment is that it considers all possibilities and allows the clinician to quickly get to the root of the problem.” – Prof. José Liberato

This quote captures what makes the McKenzie Method® (MDT) unique.
It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach — it’s a structured system that allows clinicians to explore, test, and confirm what truly drives a patient’s problem.

📌 A comprehensive assessment that doesn’t jump to conclusions.
📌 A process that respects every possibility before narrowing down.
📌 A method that leads to clarity, confidence, and better outcomes.

That’s the beauty of MDT — clarity through process.

18/10/2025

Well said!