Newquay Injury Hub

16/06/2026

Looking forward to delivering this Lower Back Longevity workshop with WAX next month.

As a WAX member myself, I wanted to create something practical, educational and relevant — helping people better understand movement and continue doing the things they enjoy for longer.

We’ll explore why movement changes over time, how the lower back is often influenced by the body around it, and consider factors that support long-term training and exercise capacity.

The aim is for people to leave with a better understanding of their own movement and some practical ideas they can apply straight away.

If you’re a WAX 50+ member, hopefully see you there.

📅 Thursday 17th July
📍 WAX Gym
⏰ 11:15am

(Book via the WAX app when open)

LOWER BACK LONGEVITY WORKSHOP COMING SOON

We’re excited to welcome Rachael Storr-Meddings from Newquay Injury Hub to deliver a specialist workshop for our 50+ WAXGYM members

Rachael combines over 20 years of clinical practice, university teaching and extensive experience in assessment and rehabilitation to help people understand why movement limitations and pain develop - not just how to manage symptoms

As a member of WAXGYM herself, Rachael wanted to create a workshop that feels practical, relevant and focused on helping members continue to move, train and stay active long term

This educational and practical workshop will explore how movement changes over time and consider factors that may influence long-term training and exercise capacity.

📅 Friday 17th July at 11.15am
📍 WAXGYM

More details coming soon!

13/03/2026

A proper assessment using movement checks and evidence-based special tests can diagnose most injuries accurately — without the wait for a scan. MSK clinical guidelines consistently back this up.
MRIs (and other imaging) are great when needed, but they often show age-related changes that don’t always match your pain, and they rarely change your treatment plan.
What does make a difference?
👉 A clear assessment
👉 Hands-on testing
👉 A personalised rehab plan
👉 Getting started now, not in 8–12 weeks.
If you're in pain and unsure what’s going on, come into the clinic.
Quick answers. Evidence-based. No unnecessary scans. 💙

09/03/2026

At Newquay Injury Hub, recovery is for everyone. From young athletes to grandparents, weekend adventurers to desk workers — tailored treatments and rehab plans are created for all ages, needs, and budgets. The goal is simple: to make expert care effective, affordable, and accessible. Proud to support the local community here in Newquay, here to help you move better, heal stronger, and get back to doing the things you love. 💙

08/03/2026

💬 “I wasn’t sure if I could come…”

This comes up a lot —
➡️ “I’ve had a knee replacement...”
➡️ “I’ve had a serious illness before…”
➡️ "I have challenges after radiation or lymph node removal..."
➡️ “I’ve got a history of lymphedema…”
➡️ “I’ve got a few things going on…”

Here’s the truth:
🧠 You can still get help with your injury or pain.
Best practice is working with your medical history — not against it.

⚙️ Whether it’s a joint replacement, an old diagnosis, or something ongoing, your care is adapted to suit your body, safely and effectively.

You’re not too complicated.
You’re not too far gone.
And you’re definitely not a burden.

If something hurts or limits your movement — you deserve support.
Let’s work around what’s there, and build on what’s strong.

07/03/2026

🚩 Still putting it off?

You tweaked your knee (or shoulder... or back) and figured it’d go away.
But now it’s been weeks (months/years!), and instead of healing, things are... kind of stuck.

Here’s what can happen when you wait too long to get it checked:

⚠️ Delayed rehab → muscles weaken, joints stiffen
⚠️ Lingering inflammation → healing stalls, inflammation repeats
⚠️ Modified movement → now your hip, back, or other knee starts hurting
⚠️ Movement still hurts? → your body’s not recovering — it’s compensating

👉 And the longer you wait, the longer it takes to fix.
We’re not just treating the injury anymore — we’re undoing all the patterns your body picked up trying to work around it.

💡 Early treatment = faster recovery, fewer sessions, and better long-term results.
Waiting it out? That’s what actually costs you more time — and often more money too.

If you’ve been hoping it’ll settle on its own... and it hasn’t — it’s time.
Come get it sorted. You’ll be glad you did.

P.S. If this is you, you're probably in the majority, it's human nature!

06/03/2026

There's a pattern I see a lot at Newquay Injury Hub.

Many people come in with similar symptoms — knee pain, back stiffness, shoulder discomfort — often from sport, work, or everyday life.

But once a proper assessment is completed, it’s clear the cause is rarely the same.

That’s why every appointment at Newquay Injury Hub starts with a thorough assessment, followed by treatment and rehab that’s tailored to the individual, not just the symptoms.

The goal isn’t short-term relief — it’s long-term, confident movement.

If you’re dealing with pain that keeps coming back, a proper assessment can make all the difference.

06/03/2026

As activity levels start to increase — more walking, running, fair-weather surfing, gardening or generally time outdoors — it’s common for old injuries and niggles to resurface.

A bit of groundwork now can help avoid unnecessary setbacks later on.

The emphasis is on preparing your body for more movement, rather than reacting once pain appears, using assessment, treatment and rehab tailored to how you move.

If you want to increase your activity this spring without interruptions, now is a good time to get started.

05/03/2026

🌿 Recovery with a view
The treatment room at Newquay Injury Hub looks right over the Heron Tennis, Padel and Pickleball courts 🎾
It’s a calm, private space designed to help you feel at ease while working on your recovery.
📍 Located at Heron Tennis, Newquay
🔗 Book online via the link in bio
💙

29/01/2026

Case Study: A recent patient came in with ongoing discomfort that had been building gradually — nothing dramatic, but enough to stop them being as active as they wanted to be.

They’d started modifying how they moved and avoiding certain tasks and activities to keep symptoms at bay. While that helped in the short term, it slowly led to deconditioning, and the issue became more noticeable once they tried to do more again.

After a thorough one-to-one assessment, the focus was on understanding why the problem kept resurfacing and putting a plan in place that fit their lifestyle and goals. Treatment and rehab were guided by that assessment, with confidence and capacity building steadily over time.

This post is shared with the client’s full permission, and details have been kept general. At Newquay Injury Hub, every appointment is one-to-one, from assessment through to rehab.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and a clear, individual approach is often the turning point.