Are you ready for the last one before Christmas?

The August 2025 bank holiday is close at hand, the last before Christmas, and the possible scramble to return to school, education, work and alike begins as September and the autumn approaches. Sounds rather dour, but autumn is for many the prettiest of seasons, so there is much to enjoy ahead, especially if you are exercising outside before the winter sets in.

If you are not burdened by the annual ‘back to school’ type calendar (enjoy!), then all the better, however looking after yourself, staying supple and mobile, is likely to remain a vital element of your overall wellbeing regime.

Of course, where needed, physiotherapy can play an important part of maintaining core strength/physicality, as can massage, reflexology (from Mel Allan) and of course the correct nutrition (from Fiona Hayers). Many of our blog readers will know that all of these services are offered from our centre in Bramley. Other client care services include (and again where appropriate and agreed) acupuncture, along with the new addition of Myofascial dry cupping, which is an emerging tool in physiotherapy. Each of our clients is different and will have different needs over time and we have looked further at these disciplines (and their interaction) below:  

If you find yourself injured or in the process of recovery, the options to expedite and smooth out the recovery journey are likely to be important. When you are consulting with a physiotherapist, incorporating regular massages into your treatment plan can prove highly beneficial, complementing the ongoing therapy and hopefully accelerating your healing programme.

It should be noted that whilst sports massage employs techniques and principles distinct from those of other practices, its ultimate objective remains consistent, which is to relieve pain and facilitate recovery. When a range of professionals employ different techniques on the same affected area, their efforts are likely to join together to progress the recovery process.

The integration of massages between treatments is likely to ensure that you stay on the right track, enabling proper movement and functionality. Your physiotherapist and massage therapist should maintain constant dialogue between each other, addressing specific areas upon request. Beyond the physical benefits, a general massage contributes to mental relaxation, an important aspect when dealing with the stress associated with injury recovery or postoperative phases in physiotherapy. The intense demands and potential pain during these periods can disrupt sleep, and here, massage proves helpful for those struggling with sleep difficulties, offering relief from pain and aiding sleep and rest.

The disciplines noted above, including acupuncture, are tangible and physical. We believe the results speak for themselves and our reviews indicate our clients’ satisfaction in the service we offer. To take this further, are other areas of wellbeing that are vital to overall good health, with one of these being nutrition.

Fiona Hayers, a specialist in nutrition, and a welcome guest blogger on our website, has been adding value to the services that we offer. We look forward to working further with Fiona as the practice continues to evolve and to expanding our holistic approach to overall client care.

Contact Us 

We hope you have a great start to the 2025 autumn season, whatever you have planned.

Caring for your own wellbeing should be important and if you are interested in our any of our services then feel free to call us on 07309 272 555 or email Physio@Lifemadesimple.co.uk.

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