Borehamwood Physio

18/02/2025

https://youtu.be/HsFuRlw6dAk?si=_51SCgs8YZ1WzIWg

I finally did another one 😀 I ran a corporate wellness event yesterday and this was the guided meditation that I led.

My pilates clients keep asking me to record my relaxation that I do during the classes. So this one is for you ✨️

I hope enjoy 💓

https://youtu.be/HsFuRlw6dAk?si=_51SCgs8YZ1WzIWg

29/05/2024

Is this YOU? is there anything I missed?

You work from home

⭐️You can't get out for a walk as it RAINS all the time...
⭐️Your 5 minute break is now FULL of meetings....
⭐️You were meant to get up from your desk but TIME flew by...
⭐️You strangely MISS the commute to work as you knew you had moved...
⭐️You feel you can never switch OFF..
⭐️You have taken the mandatory well-being training, but it does not feel you have any REAL support from work...
⭐️When you get tense or STRESSED you can feel your shoulders hunching
⭐️You are STILL working on a laptop, without a laptop stand or separate keyboard...
⭐️You notice that your getting MORE aches and pain in your back, neck, headaches....
⭐️You can list all the things that would help you feel better, but you STRUGGLE to do them....

Over the last two weeks I have had so many conversations in my clinic that really show that for many working from home is having a significant impact on physical health.

YES, I deal with sports injuries and trauma, but so many of my patients have pain that has slowly built up and WORKING FROM HOME is often a cause.

All of my patients, think that it is only effecting them, but I KNOW that at least three times a week, ANOTHER patient will come in and mention the same thing.

I've been reflecting on why this happens so often.

😦It seems to be a combination of PRESSURE from work, PRESSURE that people place on themselves and PRESSURE from life.
AND
😔Experiencing feelings of GUILT and SHAME for prioritising well-being.

If this is YOU, know your not alone 🥰

Start with small things to help
⭐️Create, if possible a separate office space you can pack up or leave at the end of the day.
⭐️Set a timer to help you stand up every 30 minutes, have a WIGGLE, or just DANCE for a minute to get the blood flowing
⭐️Set a time to have regular 15 minute breaks
⭐️ Speak to your team or boss, you will not be the only one on your team who needs this. Maybe you can all take a break at the same time.
⭐️Buy waterproofs and go for a walk at lunch or after work
⭐️Organise a good work station, at minimum a laptop stand, separate keyboard and mouse

Here are some links as well to videos I created for my patients to help

Standing stretches for work, a 5 MINUTE VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/C6aQ9RPwwlA?si=SWVQrICLuRJ_5JnW

Simple Stretching playlist, EASY MOVEMENTS TO EASE YOUT BODY:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEuB879gT2VNBPGjuEOD0tI68Wmi05m2

Setting up your workstation:
https://youtu.be/lvxo3gHkees?si=YnoHLmoBexAwBVxZ

19/02/2024

Your feeling lost. You've started Pilates, but maybe your in a large gym class or watching someone online. Did you know the foundation of Pilates is control and stillness? Two great foundation tips is really understanding your neutral spine and how to engage your deep core muscles.

To help you out I've created some basic tutorial videos.

Once the foundations are in place all other exercises can be built from this place.

https://youtu.be/bKcNx_FD-io?si=vKR6z48PXVLaMVfo

https://youtu.be/TurROC-zkQA?si=YYv8_NUVqwnHdgx3

Pilates rest position for you core exercises. Neutral spine in crook lie INTRO TO PILATES VIDEO 2Welcome to Embodied Evolution. My passion is to create oppor...

23/01/2024

I'm really excited to share my first event of the year ✨️😁🌟

If you would like to feel relaxed and rested it would be lovely for you to join me.

Location: near Elstree, Hertfordshire

There are now just a few tickets left.

Here is a link with further details

Create some time for yourself, enjoy relaxation and gentle stretching . Set in a beautiful Yurt with a wood burning stove.

03/11/2023

Each day I see people in my clinic who really don't need to be in pain.

In clinic I am able to go through this looking at each person and their body type but as a general overview you the video is still a good guide.

I wanted to share this video recorded a while ago to help those that work at a laptop.

Other treatment will also include a combination of acupuncture, stretches, manual therapy, stress reduction, breathwork, other lifestyle changes, but without this lifestyle change to their work set up it will have little effect.

I hope you find it helpful 🙏

Created during Covid when so many of my clients were working from home. This is a very simple overview of setting up a desk space. A good desk set up reduces...

09/05/2023

https://mailchi.mp/borehamwoodphysio/would-you-like-to-just-stop

If you are looking for something to do this Sunday why not treat yourself to a rest and re-set. Two last minute spaces have become available for my retreat.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-is-coming-retreat-tickets-562481044947

04/04/2023

I am excited to share my new Blog and newsletter. It includes a simple self-care practice for home and an important date for your diary
https://mailchi.mp/borehamwoodphysio/helpforhomeanddatesforyourdiary

21/02/2023

Save the date Monday 27th February - https://mailchi.mp/f6d21ba0c6ac/happy-new-year-from-borehamwood-physio-here-is-a-gift-for-you-9305865

07/02/2023

I'm excited to be going LIVE on Instagram at 1pm on to talk about my FREE upcoming workshop LIVE on ZOOM on Monday 27th February at 7pm

90 minutes of deepening your self care practices and exploring the self care strategies that actually help you prevent burn out