Torie Clarke Soft Tissue Therapy

🏃‍♀️ Well done to everyone that completed Cheltenham Half marathon this weekend 💥

🏊🏻‍♀️ I enjoyed two lovely swim spots this weekend. The first at Wotton Pool in South Gloucestershire and the second at The Rock Pool at Westward Ho! I finished swimming just before the tide came in and covered over the pool.

🏃‍♀️ I also did Woolacombe Dunes Park Run for the first time. Apparently it’s the second toughest Park Run in the country. It definitely has amazing views along the beach.

📢 A BIG shout out to everyone running the Cheltenham Half Marathon tomorrow. I have lots of clients that have been training hard for months, enjoy it!!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃

💆 Kids back to school next week? Need a sports massage or soft tissue treatment? I still have appointments, if you would like one let me know…

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text 07967 370 768

🇫🇷 Ten words to describe our ten days holiday…

☀️ sun
🌻 sunflowers
🍇 vineyards
🏊🏻‍♀️ swimming
🚲 cycling
🛶 rivers
🏰 chateau’s
🥐 boulangerie
📖 reading
🏕️ camping

😴 Lots of amazing memories made. I’m looking forward to a good nights sleep that isn’t in a tent on an inflatable mattress 😆

🗓️ I’m back in the clinic tomorrow, Thursday and Friday. Send me a message if you need an appointment or call/text me on 07967 370 768

🙋 What sports do your ‘sporty’ clients do?

💃🏼 I have clients that do all sorts of sports. I treat runners, swimmers, road cyclists, mountain bikers, waterpolo players, horse riders, triathletes, pole dancers, squash players, tennis players, body builders, footballers, rugby players, netball players, dancers, golfers, walkers…

💪 All sports have repetitive actions that can cause muscle overuse and postural problems. Soft tissue treatment can help to keep muscles in better condition and it helps to prevent injuries. If an injury has already occurred then soft tissue work can help to speed up the healing process. Stretching and strengthening those muscles will reduce the likelihood of repeating that injury.

🏊🏻‍♀️ Lido double dip day in the ☀️ in Oxfordshire today. First up was Woodstock 25m open air pool followed by Woodgreen 50m open air pool in Banbury. 4k of swimming in the ☀️ 🩵 🏊🏻‍♀️

☀️ How’s your summer going? I have limited availability left in August. Let me know if you would like to book in for a sports massage/soft tissue treatment.

🧘‍♀️ Take 60 minutes for you to totally relax, unwind and decrease muscle tension.

😃 Move better and feel better.

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text me on 07967 370 768

🙋 Are all your clients sporty?

😩 No, I treat a lot of people with work related musculoskeletal (muscles, joints and bones) problems. A lot of jobs use repetitive movements which can cause muscle overuse which can lead to discomfort and pain.

🚕 I’ve treated gardeners, teachers, lorry drivers, office workers, cleaners, taxi drivers, plasterers, carpet layers, accountants, hair dressers, police officers, occupational therapists, IT managers, decorators, mortgage advisors, students, personal trainers, teaching assistants, receptionists, electricians, doctors…

❌ You don’t have to be sporty to have soft tissue treatment.

☀️ Making the most of a glorious day on the River Wye with friends yesterday. A lovely SUP and swim down the river in the sunshine. Thanks and for the great company and photos.

🌙 On Friday night I had a midnight swim which was fun swimming in the dark. The lido looked pretty all lit up.

🗓️ I have a few appointments later in the week if anyone needs a massage. I’ll put available times up later today. Have a great Sunday!

🗣️ Such a motivational and relevant quote as the 2024 Olympics are in full swing.

🥇 I’m loving watching all those inspirational athletes get out there and do what they do best. All that hard work has paid off to even make it to Paris to represent their country in the Olympics. A medal is the icing on the cake.

🦸‍♂️ The diving yesterday was just fantastic. As a young boy Tom Daley turned up to a diving class inspired to try something new. He’s such a hero in our household.

💪 Who knows what journey we may travel by trying something new and committing to working hard.

🙌 A big shout out to all the Olympic athletes and to their loved ones, coaches and sponsors who believed in their dream and helped them on their journey.

I’m feeling very reflective this morning 😆

📺 If you can tear yourself away from the TV coverage of the Olympics I have some appointments still available this week….

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text Move Chiropractic reception on 07594 155 523.

Have you ever fancied swimming in Sandford Parks Lido at MIDNIGHT ?? 😳⭐️

Well now you can!!

On Friday the 2nd of August & Saturday the 3rd we are holding our midnight swim event. Enjoy the different colours, lights and effects from 11pm - 1am and see the lido illuminated as you’ve never seen it before 🤩

*Suitable for ages 16+
*Tickets can be purchased online

𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩?
𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙩: 𝙘𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨.𝙡@𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙤.𝙤𝙧𝙜.𝙪𝙠

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💜 Relaxing in the lavender fields today 😴 A real treat for the senses as it smelt and sounded amazing 🐝 The lavender and wildflowers were looking stunning ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜 They are open until the 4th of August if you have time for a visit.

👋 Hello, I hope you are having a great weekend. I still have some availability next week for soft tissue treatment/sports massage.

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text 07967 370 768.

🙌 School’s out for summer!!!! ☀️

🧒 Now’s the chance to get your kids booked in for a massage. How can children benefit from massage?

💪 I have two children that do lots of sports including swimming and water polo. They get tight muscles so have regular massage treatments with me.

🦴 Between the ages of approximately eight and sixteen children have growth spurts. Their bones grow quickly and the soft tissues such as muscles can find it hard to keep up with the speed of growth. Their muscles can become tight which can be painful. The child’s flexibility can be reduced and therefore injury is more likely to occur.

😃 Other benefits to massage for children include increasing their bodies happy hormones and decreasing their bodies stress hormones. It’s a great way of calming a child that is stressed during exam times for example.

✍️ Under 18’s do require written consent for a massage from their parent or guardian and that adult must also be present in the treatment room for the duration of the massage.

☀️ I’ll have availability over the summer holidays. Please send me a message if you would like to book in.

🙋 What is cramp?

😣 A sudden and involuntary tightening (spasm) of a muscle/muscles that causes pain and makes it hard to continue moving that muscle. Muscle cramps occur mainly in the leg and foot muscles but any muscle can be affected. Cramp can last a few seconds or several minutes depending on the severity.

🙋 What should I do if I get cramp?

💪 Gently stretch the muscle and massage the area to encourage it to relax. Move around to get your muscles working.

😴 You can get cramp when you are asleep (nocturnal cramp).

🙋 What causes cramp?

🏃 It could be too much high intensity exercise, holding a position for too long, stress, losing body fluids through sweat, involuntary nerve discharges, side effects from some illnesses and medications, deficiencies in potassium, calcium or magnesium…

🙋 How can I prevent cramp?

💦 Stretch well and stay hydrated. Get a massage to help your muscles stay in tip top condition.

👩‍⚕️ Seek medical advice if you have severe discomfort when cramping, you cramp often, you have leg swelling or redness or if you are concerned.

🗓️ I have a few appointments still available for next week for sports massage/soft tissue therapy.

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text me on 07967 370 768.

🏊‍♂️ 🚲 🏃‍♀️ What a fantastic day ‘s Tri in the Park! Another great event. There was a lovely atmosphere and lots of happy faces. I had a fun day doing post race treatments for kids and adults.

🏊 🚴 🏃 On Saturday I’ll be offering post race massage treatments at Cheltenham Tri in the Park which is organised by Cheltenham Triathlon Club. It’s an adult and junior triathlon race taking place in Pitville Park.

💰 Treatments will be £10 for ten minutes with all proceeds going to the Sue Ryder charity. An amazing charity that supports people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition or are struggling to cope with grief.

💆 Need a sports massage or soft tissue treatment? I still have a few appointments left this week. If you would like one let me know…

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text 07967 370 768

Welcome to the team Sydney!

We’re really excited to welcome Sydney as our new chiropractor 👐

Sydney is passionate about helping patients feel their best by providing personalised, compassionate care to all. Outside of the clinic you’ll find Sydney out horse riding in the Cotswolds or at home baking breads and cakes.

🌧️ 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🌧️ 🏃‍♀️ 🌧️ A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers this morning for marshalling the aquathlon in the rain. It was a really fun event combining two of my favourite sports 🏊🏻‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

🧘‍♀️ Keep Calm and book a massage…

👋 I have appointments available on Thursday and Friday this week for soft tissue therapy/sports massage. On Thursday I have availability at 9.15am, 10.30am & 11.45am and on Friday 9.00am & 12.45pm

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text 07967 370 768.

🙏 I love getting reviews like these.

👂 I work hard to make every clients treatment as unique as they are by listening to my clients and assessing their muscular problems. No two treatments are the same as everyone has different aches and pains.

✍️ Receiving feedback is always appreciated. It’s lovely to know when clients have enjoyed their experience and benefited from their treatment.

📱 Get in touch today to book in. Call/text 07967 370 768 or send me a message via Instagram or Facebook.

☀️ What a lovely weekend to get outside!

🏊🏻‍♀️ Yesterday we visited in Somerset for a lovely lane swim then walked up Glastonbury Tor.

🏊🏻‍♀️ Today was another swim and a wonder around the beautiful town of Cirencester.

☀️ What did you get up to this sunny weekend?

💆 Feeling tight? Book in for a soft tissue/massage treatment and relieve those tense, sore muscles.

😃 Move better and feel better.

📱 DM me to book an appointment or call/text Move Chiropractic reception on 07594 155 523.

💆 Post massage advice. How to get maximum benefits from your treatment...

🐢 DO get up slowly from the massage couch to avoid feeling faint.

💧 DO drink plenty of water to assist with rehydration and the detoxification process.

🍷 DO avoid toxins such as alcohol and caffeine as these will dehydrate your body.

🏃 DO rest your body and avoid vigorous activity for at least 24 hours. Your muscles may feel sore for a couple of days after a sports massage as they are recovering.

🥘 DO avoid a heavy meal soon after the massage as it may make you feel bloated or lethargic.

🚿 DO avoid taking a hot shower soon after a massage. Hot water may increase muscle inflammation. A warm shower or bath will help the muscles to continue to relax, wait a few hours after the massage if possible.

🧘 DO relax and rest your body and mind.

💪 DO continue to stretch and strengthen your muscles in between your massage appointments.

🌅 Another beautiful summer solstice sunrise swim ❤️ 🧡 💛 🏊🏻‍♀️

🥵 I have a fantastic new electric hot stone heater. If you want me to add hot stones to your treatment just let me know in advance so that I can warm the stones up before you arrive. The heat helps to relax your muscles and you! Lovely for ‘summer’ days like these that are a bit on the cool side 😉