PhysiCal Sports Therapy

“I can run 5k, but every time I try to get to 10k something starts hurting.”

I’ve heard this sentence a lot recently.

Over the last few months I’ve helped runners dealing with calf issues, shin pain, hip discomfort and recurring knee problems progress from short-distance running back to consistent training.

Several have gone from struggling to complete 5km comfortably to building towards 10km, 15km and even triathlon preparation.

More often than not, the issue isn’t that the body is “broken”—it’s that training load has outpaced capacity somewhere in the system.

Once we identify where that gap exists and build it back up, running becomes much more enjoyable.

If you’re preparing for a race, trying to break through a distance plateau, or dealing with a recurring running injury, feel free to get in touch.

📌 16th Queen street Great Harwood, BB6 6QQ
📞- 07988384749

🏃‍♂️ Running further but constantly picking up niggles?

One of the most common things I’ve seen this year is runners successfully completing Couch to 5K, then struggling when they try to progress beyond that point.

The jump from 5km to 10km and beyond often brings issues such as:

• Calf tightness and strains
• Shin pain
• Knee pain
• Hip discomfort
• Lower back stiffness
• Persistent aches that appear after a few kilometres

Over the last few months I’ve worked with a number of runners who initially struggled to increase their mileage without symptoms returning.

Through a combination of load management, strength work, mobility where needed, and identifying the underlying cause of their symptoms, many have progressed from:

✅ Completing Couch to 5K

✅ Building from 5km to 10km comfortably

✅ Returning from injury setbacks

✅ Reaching 10–15km training runs with improved confidence and consistency

The goal isn’t just to get you out of pain for a week—it’s to help you understand why the problem developed and build the capacity to keep running.

If you’re currently stuck at a certain distance, training for an event, or finding the same injury keeps returning, feel free to drop me a message. I’m happy to offer some advice and point you in the right direction.

💡 Your body often reflects what you do all day.

Over time, our work, hobbies and daily habits place repeated demands on specific tissues and joints.

Some common patterns I see in clinic:

💇 Hairdressers
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Mid-back stiffness
• Forearm fatigue

🚚 Drivers
• Hip stiffness
• Lower back discomfort
• Reduced thoracic mobility

💻 Office Workers
• Neck pain
• Upper trapezius tension
• Hip flexor tightness
• Reduced shoulder mobility

🔨 Tradespeople
• Lower back irritation
• Shoulder overload
• Elbow and forearm issues

🏃 Runners
• Calf tightness
• Achilles irritation
• Hip stability deficits

⚽ Footballers
• Groin strains
• Hamstring injuries
• Ankle mobility restrictions

What can I do to help?

A full consultation allows us to identify not only where your symptoms are occurring, but why they may be developing in the first place.

Sports therapy isn’t just about relieving tension or reducing pain in the short term. Through assessment, hands-on treatment, movement analysis and targeted rehabilitation, we aim to improve how your body moves, increase resilience to daily demands and reduce the likelihood of symptoms returning.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a persistent ache, or simply want to move and perform better, understanding the root cause is what creates lasting change.

If you’ve been putting up with an injury or recurring pain, feel free to get in touch to discuss how sports therapy may be able to help.

📞- 07988384749

Hi everyone,

I’m currently looking to move into my own space and was wondering if anyone knows of any shops or small units available to rent around the Hyndburn area from August onwards.

I’m ideally looking for something up to £500 per month and would be using the space for a professional sports therapy setup.

If you know of anything available, or have any recommendations or contacts, I’d really appreciate you reaching out or tagging them below.

Thanks in advance!

Feeling tight, stiff, or constantly picking up small injuries lately?

This time of year I see it all the time — people getting back into running, football, or the gym… but the body isn’t quite keeping up yet.

That’s when things start to creep in:
• Tight calves or hamstrings
• Lower back stiffness
• Shoulder or neck tension from work
• Little niggles that just won’t go away

I help active people stay moving without these setbacks.

Sessions are focused on:
✔ Reducing pain and tension
✔ Improving movement and flexibility
✔ Keeping you doing the activities you enjoy

If something’s been bothering you for a while, don’t just push through it — it usually catches up.

Drop me a message or book in — let’s get you moving properly again.

I have a cancellation slot available tomorrow at 2:30. £35 for the hour due to late notice.
📞 - 07988384749

COMPETITION TIME. READ ALL!
🏃‍♂️ RUNNERS – PROVE IT 👇🏃‍♀️

With events like the Blackpool Festival of Running, RunThrough Blackburn 10K & Lancaster Half Marathon coming up…

I want to see who’s actually putting the work in 👀

👇 HERE’S THE CHALLENGE 👇
Tag a runner you train with (or someone who thinks they’re better than you 😏)

🏆 WINNER = HALF PRICE SESSION (£22.50)

Goes to:
✔ Highest weekly mileage
AND
✔ Fastest recent time (10k)

(You’ll need proof… no blagging 😂)

⏳ Winner announced next Sunday 5th April

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💥 Most runners:
❌ Skip recovery
❌ Run through tightness
❌ Only get treatment when injured

🔥 Smart runners:
✔ Stay loose
✔ Recover properly
✔ Perform better on race day

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🔥 What I can do for you:

BEFORE YOUR RUN
✔ Improve mobility & efficiency
✔ Reduce injury risk

AFTER YOUR RUN
✔ Speed up recovery
✔ Get rid of tight, heavy legs

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📩 Message me to book in
📍 16th Queen Street, Great Harwood, BB5 6QQ
📞 07988384749

👇 Tag your partner and settle who is the REAL runner

Training more lately? Don’t wait for the injury.

As activity increases, small niggles turn into bigger problems fast.

Maintenance sessions help you:

✔️ Stay mobile
✔️ Recover faster
✔️ Reduce stiffness
✔️ Keep lifting/running pain-free
✔️ Catch issues early

You don’t need to be injured to benefit.

You should leave feeling looser, moving cleaner, and more confident in your training.

Consistency beats rehab.

Limited appointments available this month — message me to book -07988384749
📍18 Queen street, Great Harwood, BB6 7QQ