Isabelle Brough Soft Tissue Therapy

Isabelle Brough Soft Tissue Therapy ✨ Helping you connect to your body and relieve pain as part of a lifelong movement practice.

Specialising in Feet & Gait.
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Book online: https://www.henleychiropractic.co.uk/massage/

30/08/2026

Don’t skip your post-walk recovery! 🌿

If your thighs or knees feel a bit stiff after clocking up those miles, lie back and try this quick quad contraction and release.

It helps reset baseline muscle tone so your legs feel fresh again.

Let me know if you’re trying this after your next walk!

27/08/2026

For the joy of running!

57 and I can still sprint! 🏃 👣 A bit of a rusty start. 🤣 Need more practice! 👌
27/08/2026

57 and I can still sprint! 🏃 👣

A bit of a rusty start. 🤣
Need more practice! 👌

25/08/2026

Do you want to move more fluidly? 🌿

Start using your senses, be attentive to your body and breathe consciously. 💨





24/08/2026

The weird trick to easing joint pain?

Move the side that doesn’t hurt!

Instead of forcing the side that hurts, try moving your non-painful side.
This works through a process called contralateral movement. Moving the pain-free leg keeps neural pathways active and sends clear safety signals to your brain, all without triggering pain receptors on the painful side.

Pairing these gentle movements with deep, steady exhales also stimulates the vagus nerve. This helps shift your body out of a stressed « fight-flight-freeze » state, telling your nervous system it is safe to release muscle guarding.

Here is how to practise it:
✨ Position for support: Rest on the floor or bed, keeping your painful leg elevated on pillows so it stays still.

✨ Slide the heel: Inhale to prepare, then exhale slowly as you bend the knee of your non-painful leg, sliding your heel towards your opposite shoulder. Inhale as you extend it back out.

✨ Add rotations: Keep the motion fluid by gently rolling your pain-free leg in and out.

✨ Breathe and repeat: Keep your breathing slow, repeating the sequence until you feel your body soften.

Save this for the next time you need a restorative practice to ease acute discomfort! 🌿

Let me know if it works for you. 🙏

(Note: This technique can be applied to any joint in the body.)

23/08/2026

Most people train to prevent falls by building balance, but few train for what happens when balance actually fails.
We need both, starting with foot and ankle rehab!

When we tense up and fight a fall, we hit the ground hard. Learning how to yield, drop your centre of gravity, and roll fluidly through your spine absorbs the impact safely across the body instead of taking a harsh blow to the joints.
Plus, springing back up from the floor builds serious functional leg strength, core control, and spinal mobility. It’s one of the best ways to train real world resilience and ground confidence.

Do you ever practise floorwork or getting up from the ground in your routine? Let me know below.

18/08/2026

⛔️ It’s not just a matter of personal preference or aesthetics.

✨ It is the only true biomechanically and functionally sustainable way!

Allowing my toes to splay meant an end to recurrent ankle sprains, hip pain, niggly knees, lower back ache, and painful bunions for me.

It now means I can build strength at my own pace from a solid base.

Here is why changing your base changes everything:
🌿 Relieves Joint Stress:
Absorbs impact at ground level to take pressure off your back, hips and knees.

🌿 Maximises Movement Capability:
A level, wide foundation transfers power better when running, lifting, jumping or walking.

🌿 Prevents Joint Wear:
Stops premature wear on knees and hips caused by inward or outward foot collapse.

🌿 Restores Natural Balance:
Reclaims your natural stability system without relying on rigid footwear.

So yes I choose to prioritise health and biomechanical integrity over aesthetic trends for long term quality of life.

Zero regret for choosing this gradual path 10 years ago. 👣 🚶

Are you brave enough to choose function over fashion? Or have you already started the process?

17/08/2026

Move fluidly today and every day from now on!

Fluid movement doesn’t start in your muscles, it starts in your nervous system. 🧠✨

When you move with stress or rigid focus, your body guards itself, locking up joints and tightening tissue.

Conscious breathing acts as a direct dial to your nervous system, signaling safety so your body can actually relax into its full range.

Inhale to create space. Exhale to let go of unnecessary holding.🌲🚶‍♀️





16/08/2026

The beach isn’t just for relaxing, it’s a brilliant workout for your feet. 👣 🌊

Sound on for the waves!

Every time you change surface, your lower body has to adjust:

🐚 Pebbles & stones encourage natural arch activation and toe mobility.

🐚 Uneven ground challenges and builds ankle stability.

🐚 Soft sand allows full toe splay, improving overall balance and gait.

If you’re new to barefoot walking, build up slowly to give your soft tissues time to adapt.

Save this post for your next coastal walk!





15/08/2026

Feel like your sides, hips, or lower back are constantly tight? 🌿
That used to be me too!

Here is why your body needs a Lateral Line Release 👇
🌊 Unlocks fluid movement from feet to shoulders
🍃 Melts tension in your hips and lower back
🫁 Opens the ribcage for deeper, effortless breathing
🦶 Rebuilds body awareness from the ground up

📌 Save and try this next time you feel stiff!

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