Joondalup Massage

💙 The Body Keeps the Score

One of the biggest lessons from the book-The Body Keeps the Score is that our experiences don’t just live in our minds — they can become stored in our bodies.

Stress, worry, overwhelm and emotional strain can show up as physical symptoms long before we realise what’s happening.

Five key takeaways:

✔ The body remembers stress
Chronic stress can contribute to muscle tension, headaches, jaw pain, digestive issues and poor sleep.

✔ The nervous system affects everything
When we stay in “fight or flight” mode, it can impact pain levels, hormones, digestion, recovery and overall wellbeing.

✔ Trauma and stress can become physical
Many people carry tension in their neck, shoulders, chest, hips and lower back without realising why.

✔ Feeling safe helps the body heal
The body recovers best when the nervous system feels calm, supported and regulated.

✔ Movement and body-based therapies matter
Physical therapies can help reconnect people with their bodies and support recovery from chronic stress and tension.

How remedial massage can help:

💙 Reduce muscle tension and guarding
💙 Calm the nervous system
💙 Improve circulation and mobility
💙 Encourage relaxation and recovery
💙 Support the body’s natural healing processes

Sometimes pain isn’t just about muscles.

Sometimes it’s a sign that the body has been carrying too much for too long.

Your body is always communicating. Learning to listen is the first step toward healing.

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone who needs a reminder to slow down and take care of themselves

💥 Neck Pain & Restricted Movement

Do you find yourself constantly stretching your neck, rubbing your shoulders, or struggling to check your blind spot while driving?

Neck pain and restricted movement are some of the most common complaints we see in clinic.

Common causes include:
✔ Desk work and poor posture
✔ Stress and muscle tension
✔ Sleeping positions
✔ Jaw clenching and teeth grinding
✔ Phone and screen use
✔ Previous injuries and whiplash

You may notice:
• Stiffness turning your head
• Headaches and migraines
• Tight shoulders and upper traps
• Pain between the shoulder blades
• Reduced range of motion
• Neck pain that returns again and again

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Release tight neck and shoulder muscles
✔ Improve circulation and mobility
✔ Reduce muscle tension and trigger points
✔ Support better posture and movement
✔ Calm the nervous system and reduce stress-related tension

We also provide mobility and stretching exercises to help improve movement and support long-term results.

The goal isn’t just less pain—it’s helping you move freely and comfortably again 💙

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag a friend who’s always rubbing their neck

🔥 Menopause & Joint Pain: It’s Not Just Ageing

Many women tell us:

“I woke up one day and everything hurt.”

Sore hips, aching knees, stiff shoulders, painful hands and reduced mobility can seem to appear almost overnight during perimenopause and menopause.

Why?

As women move through perimenopause, oestrogen levels don’t decline in a smooth, steady line. Instead, hormones can fluctuate dramatically before eventually dropping to much lower levels after menopause.

Oestrogen plays an important role in:
✔ Controlling inflammation
✔ Supporting joint lubrication
✔ Maintaining muscle mass
✔ Supporting tendons and ligaments
✔ Assisting recovery and tissue repair

When oestrogen levels decline, many women experience:
• Joint pain (arthralgia)
• Increased inflammation
• Muscle aches
• Stiffness on waking
• Reduced flexibility and mobility

Many women describe it as feeling like they have suddenly aged overnight.

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension around painful joints
✔ Improve circulation and movement
✔ Support mobility and flexibility
✔ Reduce compensatory muscle tightness
✔ Calm the nervous system and support recovery

We also provide mobility and stretching exercises to help keep you moving confidently between treatments.

Joint pain during menopause is common, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through it alone 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag a woman who needs to hear this

What is Bursitis? 🔥

Bursitis is inflammation of the small fluid-filled sacs that help cushion and protect the joints.

It commonly affects:
• Shoulders
• Knees
• Hips
• Elbows

Bursitis can be caused by:
✔ Repetitive movement
✔ Overuse or heavy lifting
✔ Poor posture
✔ Muscle imbalance
✔ Injury or irritation
✔ Inflammation and stress in the body

You may notice:
• Aching joint pain
• Swelling or tenderness
• Pain lifting the arm
• Difficulty kneeling or squatting
• Tight surrounding muscles
• Reduced range of motion

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension around the joint
✔ Improve mobility and circulation
✔ Support recovery and movement
✔ Help reduce compensation patterns
✔ Calm the nervous system and muscular guarding

We also provide mobility and stretching guidance to help support recovery between treatments.

Pain and stiffness shouldn’t stop you from moving comfortably 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone struggling with sore shoulders or knees

Waking at 3am Every Night? 🌙

High cortisol and nervous system overload can have a huge impact on sleep quality.

Many people feel:
• Tired but wired
• Restless at night
• Wide awake at 3am
• Anxious or overthinking
• Exhausted during the day

When the body stays stuck in “fight or flight” mode, cortisol levels can remain elevated — making it difficult for the nervous system to fully relax and stay asleep.

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Calm the nervous system
✔ Reduce muscular tension and stress
✔ Support relaxation and recovery
✔ Help the body shift into “rest and digest” mode
✔ Promote deeper, more restful sleep

Massage isn’t just about muscles — it’s about helping the whole body slow down, regulate and recover.

Sometimes the body isn’t asking for more pushing… it’s asking for rest 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone who keeps waking up at 3am

IBS, Gut Issues & Digestive Health 🌿

Struggling with bloating, abdominal tension, IBS symptoms or digestive flare-ups?

Stress and nervous system overload can have a huge impact on the gut. Conditions like IBS and diverticulitis are often made worse during periods of high stress, poor sleep, inflammation and muscle tension through the abdomen and lower back.

You may experience:
• Bloating and cramping
• Abdominal discomfort
• Lower back tension
• Digestive flare-ups
• Stress-related gut symptoms
• Tightness through the diaphragm and core

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Calm the nervous system
✔ Support relaxation and stress reduction
✔ Release tension through the abdomen, diaphragm and lower back
✔ Improve circulation and mobility
✔ Help the body shift into “rest and digest” mode

When the body stays stuck in stress mode, digestion can suffer.

Massage helps support the body’s recovery, relaxation and overall wellbeing 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone who carries stress in their gut

Sciatic Nerve Pain ⚡

Pain running from the lower back into the glutes or down the leg?

Sciatic nerve pain can feel like:
• Burning pain
• Sharp shooting pain
• Tingling or numbness
• Tight glutes and hips
• Pain when sitting or standing too long

Common causes include:
✔ Tight glute and hip muscles
✔ Lower back tension
✔ Disc irritation
✔ Muscle imbalance
✔ Prolonged sitting and stress

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension and compression
✔ Release tight glutes and hip muscles
✔ Improve mobility and circulation
✔ Support nervous system relaxation
✔ Help reduce pain and stiffness

We also provide stretching and mobility exercises to support recovery and movement between treatments.

You don’t have to keep pushing through daily pain 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone struggling with sciatic pain

Arthralgia & Joint Pain 💙

Achy joints, stiffness and unexplained body pain are becoming increasingly common during perimenopause and menopause.

Arthralgia is the medical term for joint pain and can affect:
• Hips
• Knees
• Shoulders
• Hands
• Neck and lower back

Hormonal changes, inflammation, stress and nervous system overload can all contribute to increased pain and stiffness in the body.

You may notice:
✔ Morning stiffness
✔ Sore aching joints
✔ Reduced mobility
✔ Tight muscles around the joints
✔ Pain that moves around the body

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension and guarding
✔ Improve circulation and mobility
✔ Support joint movement
✔ Calm the nervous system
✔ Help the body relax and recover

We also provide mobility and stretching guidance to support movement and recovery between treatments.

You don’t have to keep pushing through pain every day 💛

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone dealing with stiff, aching joints

Feeling stressed, exhausted, wired-but-tired, not sleeping properly, or constantly running on adrenaline?
High cortisol and nervous system overload are becoming so common lately.

A few simple things that can really help support the body naturally include:

✨ Morning sunlight
✨ Better sleep routines
✨ Gentle movement like walking, yoga or stretching
✨ Reducing caffeine and sugar overload
✨ Deep breathing and relaxation
✨ Massage and nervous system support
✨ Magnesium, herbal teas, and calming herbs
✨ Taking time to slow down and rest

Sometimes the body isn’t asking for more pushing… it’s asking for safety, calm, nourishment, and recovery.

Your nervous system affects EVERYTHING — sleep, hormones, digestion, pain, inflammation, energy, mood, and healing.

Even small daily changes can make a big difference over time 💛

Hip Pain & High Cortisol ⚡

Feeling tight through the hips, glutes or lower back?

Chronic stress and elevated cortisol levels can increase muscle tension, inflammation and nervous system overload — causing the body to stay tight and guarded.

This often shows up as:
• Hip pain and stiffness
• Tight glutes and hip flexors
• Lower back tension
• Poor mobility
• Deep aching discomfort

How remedial massage can help:
✔ Reduce muscle tension and guarding
✔ Improve circulation and mobility
✔ Calm the nervous system
✔ Support stress reduction and recovery
✔ Ease tight hips and surrounding muscles

When the nervous system relaxes, the body can move and recover better.

We also provide mobility exercises and stretching guidance to support long-term relief.

Less tension. Better movement. More comfort.

📅 Appointments available
📍 Belridge Chiropractic
📞 (08) 9401 7111
📩 [email protected]
👇 Tag someone who’s always complaining about tight hips