Thrive Body Clinic

30/07/2026

Clicky hip? Clunky hip? Snapping sensation when you walk, squat, run, stretch, or get up from sitting?

That can be snapping hip — and it is not always a problem.

But if it is painful, getting worse, catching, locking, or stopping you doing normal things, it is worth getting assessed.

I’ve written a new blog covering:

why hips snap or clunk
the difference between front-of-hip, side-of-hip and deeper joint symptoms
3 practical things you can do
when to stop guessing and get help

If your hip is making itself known and it is not settling, you can book an appointment at Thrive Body Clinic, based in Worthing Leisure Centre.

You lift your leg. Click. You stand up from a chair. Clunk. You walk upstairs, stretch, squat, run, or roll over in bed and your hip makes a noise like it’s trying to get your attention. Sometimes …

29/07/2026

Pain right on top of the shoulder?

Especially when you:

reach across your body
sleep on that side
do push-ups or bench press
lift overhead

The AC joint could be involved.

But is it arthritis? A ligament injury? Or simply an overloaded joint that has become irritated?

I’ve written a new blog explaining the difference, what symptoms to look out for, 3 practical things you can do, and when it is worth getting assessed.

If shoulder pain is lingering or stopping you doing normal things, you can book an appointment at Thrive Body Clinic, based in Worthing Leisure Centre.

There’s a particular kind of shoulder pain that people often describe very precisely. “It’s right on top of the shoulder.” Not deep in the joint. Not down the arm. Not really in the neck. Right on …

22/07/2026

Do you get out of bed in the morning and spend the first five minutes walking like you've aged about thirty years overnight?

Morning stiffness is common.

And no, it doesn't automatically mean your joints are wearing out.

Often, your body is simply reacting to being still for hours.

I've written a new blog on why you feel stiff first thing in the morning, including:

why movement usually helps
why aggressive stretching isn't always the answer
3 simple things you can do
when morning stiffness deserves proper assessment

Have a read, and if stiffness is becoming a regular problem rather than a brief inconvenience, you can book an appointment at Thrive Body Clinic, based in Worthing Leisure Centre.

You wake up. You sit on the edge of the bed. You stand up. And for the first few steps, you move like someone has quietly replaced all your joints with rusty hinges overnight. Your back feels stiff…

15/07/2026

Is it soreness, pain… or have you actually injured something?

It's a question I hear all the time, because let's be honest, it's not always obvious.

You can be sore without being injured. You can have pain without significant tissue damage. And sometimes a sudden pain really does mean something needs proper assessment.

I've written a new blog looking at the difference between soreness, pain and injury, including a simple rule to remember:

Soreness? Keep moving.
Pain? Modify and monitor.
Injury? Protect, assess and rebuild.

Have a read, and if you've got something that isn't settling—or you're just not sure what you're dealing with—you can book an appointment at Thrive Body Clinic, based in Worthing Leisure Centre.

You wake up the morning after doing something vaguely athletic and everything hurts. Maybe you went back to the gym after three months off. Perhaps you spent Sunday gardening like you were being pa…

02/07/2026

Rest can help pain settle.

But if your back, neck, shoulder, hip, or knee pain keeps coming back the second you return to normal life, rest probably hasn’t fixed the problem — it’s just paused it.

I’ve written a new blog: Why Rest Doesn’t Always Fix Pain

It covers:

why rest can help but still not solve the issue
the classic rest-flare-rest cycle
why pain doesn’t always mean damage
3 practical things to do instead
when to get checked

If you’ve been “resting it” for weeks and it’s still not right, book in at Thrive Body Clinic and we’ll work out what’s actually going on.

When something hurts, most people do the obvious thing. They stop. Bad back? Stop bending.Shoulder pain? Stop lifting.Knee pain? Stop walking too far.Neck pain? Stop turning it much and move like B…

24/06/2026

Ever had pain that seems to move around?

One week it’s your low back. Then your hip joins in. Then your neck or shoulder starts complaining and you’re left wondering whether your whole body is falling apart.

Good news: it usually isn’t.

Pain that moves around often means your body is compensating, guarding, overloaded, or running on low recovery — not necessarily that you’ve suddenly developed five separate injuries.

I’ve written a new blog: Why Does My Pain Keep Moving Around?

It covers:

why pain can shift from one area to another
why pain doesn’t always equal damage
what stress, sleep and workload have to do with it
3 practical things you can do
when to get checked

If this sounds familiar and you want a proper assessment, book in at Thrive Body Clinic and we’ll work out what’s actually going on.

You start with low back pain. Then, a few days later, your hip starts joining in. Then your neck feels tight. Then your shoulder gets grumpy. Before long, you’re wondering whether your entire body …

04/06/2026

If you’ve got low back pain that seems to blend into your hip or bum and you’re thinking, “What even is this?” — you’re not alone.

Hips and low back pain overlap all the time, and random stretching usually isn’t the answer.

I’ve written a new blog covering:
✅ hip vs back patterns (simple, no jargon)
✅ common causes in real life
✅ 3 practical tips that actually help
✅ red flags / when to get checked

Read it on the Thrive Body Clinic website.
If you want it assessed properly and a plan that fits real life, book in at Thrive Body Clinic

If you’ve got low back pain and you keep pointing to your hip, your glutes, or the side of your pelvis saying, “It’s kind of… here,” you’re not alone. Hips and low back pain are basically best mate…

28/05/2026

Your hamstrings probably don't look like the ones in the picture but are they always “tight”? Or that tuggy back-of-thigh pain that comes back every time you try to run or play sport?

Let’s be honest — stretching it more usually isn’t the answer.

I’ve written a new blog: Hamstrings — what’s going on and what to do about it
✅ why hamstrings flare up in mid-life
✅ strain vs tendon vs back/nerve lookalikes
✅ 3 practical tips that actually help

If it’s lingering or recurring, book in at Thrive Body Clinic and I’ll assess it properly and give you a plan that fits your real life.

Hamstrings. Yours may not look like the picture above but one minute you’re: sprinting for the bus picking something up off the floor doing a “quick” run playing five-a-side like you’re still 22 …a…

03/05/2026

Sneak preview of the latest stupid way I hurt my back🤣