Thompson Physio & Pilates

A little update from me!
Just over 2 months since my spinal surgery. Rehabbing well, and recently returned to work!
I have a couple of appointments available next Wednesday 16th Nov from 9.45am (1st one taken). Please EMAIL ([email protected]) to book/request a call back. Remember you can be insured or self funding.

⬇️ Here’s proof I’ve been doing my Pilates….Eddie the dog is unimpressed and snoring on the sofa!

🍁 Hope to see you soon, Katie x 🍁

- CLINIC TEMPORARILY CLOSED -

As a few of you already know I was finally forced to stop working last week having pushed on through many months of excruciating leg pain caused by the pesky disc prolapse(causing L5 nerve root compression) shown below on my MRI scan. I’ve had intermittent episodes of back pain for 3 years, but this year the leg pain reappeared with a vengeance and it has been a rollercoaster of physio/osteo, sports massage, Pilates, drugs, epidurals, facet injections, root block - unfortunately to no avail. All the more challenging mentally and physically with trying to be a good mum to our 4 lovely children/maintaining home life, running my little business, and having my parents(our back-up/helpers!) across the water.
So yesterday I had a microdiscectomy which was a big, but ultimately very necessary decision…so far, so good. Very early days. No leg pain, but predictably a VERY sore back as a large hole was made in my vertebra and a big piece of disc chopped out(technical term!).
I’ll be off work for a couple of months whilst I put myself back together properly.
Thankyou for the lovely messages from those who knew what was going on! They have cheered me up when I needed it.

Amazing!! That’s all I can say! 😅🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

Congratulations to the Lionesses.
You are all legends and you have made history.
We are so proud of you all.
Thanks for bringing it home.
IT CAME HOME!!!!

Love Pilates! ❤️❤️❤️

Is Pilates as Good as Everyone Says? The strength and flexibility workout is having a moment. What can — and can’t — it do for us?

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Lucky me…look at this display of loveliness received this morning from one of my patients! Very grateful for such kindness 😀

Great option for all the parents out there with little ones, especially with so few gym crèche options here. Get those endorphins flowing!

👋Move More Active Buggy Class is here to support islanders with young babies to become more physically active and better equipped to sustain a healthy and active lifestyle.👶🍼

The session will include a 60-minute circuit class at Communicare (or outside if the weather is nice!) and your little ones are also welcome to come along!

We've got spaces available and our experienced and qualified Move More Instructors are looking forward to meeting you soon! Find out more about our programme on our website, here: https://bit.ly/MMBuggyClass

Really good, very comprehensive, Newson Health menopause course completed over the long weekend.
Hormone levels link in with every aspect of female physical/mental health and wellbeing, so let’s get optimising!

Highly recommend Darren Trisha Thomas and their lovely yoga studio in town near Minden Place carpark. This sounds like a great course, and still time to sign up!

Next 5 class Yoga Therapy Course starts Sat 11th June to Sat 16th July (Please note these 5 classes are spread over 6 weeks – no class on Sat 25th June)
Each class is 60 minutes and starts at 9.15am
Only a few spaces left! Course fee £50. To sign up please email: [email protected] for a registration form. Thank-You ~ Darren
Read more here: http://yogamattersjersey.uk/omg-yoga-therapy-6-class-course/

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☀️ A week ago…top of a very hot climb in Greece!
✅ This week…back to work! I have 10am cancellation appt available this Thursday - 1 hr assessment/treatment for new patient, or 30 mins treatment for anyone I’ve seen before.
➡️ Call 07700 331827 or email [email protected] to book.

Holibobs time…enjoying the hills of Southern Greece 😅.
I have a couple of appointments available when back in clinic next Monday - the rest of the week is full.
Email: [email protected] for more info!

It is estimated that 40% of adult women in the UK don’t get enough exercise, putting them at risk of a raft of health problems including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

This figure is probably higher for menopausal women, non-binary and trans people and it is completely understandable as energy, motivation and mood can be at an all-time low during this time.

However, the benefits of regular exercise that raises your heart-rate and moves and impacts on your joints are too important to ignore.

In honour of , we've summarised 5 benefits of exercise in this image. Discover more:

1. It improves your bone health – bones get stronger as you use them and give them work to do.

2. It maintains muscle mass – you lose muscle mass as you get older and regular exercise can slow this down, lowering your risk of falls and fractures.

3. It helps heart health – going through the menopause puts you at
greater risk of diseases of the heart and blood vessels if you do not take HRT. Regular exercise helps to maintain healthy cholesterol and reduce the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

4. It helps your mood – regular exercise can really help how you’re feeling, lift your mood, help you de-stress and give you more energy and motivation.

5. It helps you stay a healthy weight – falling levels of estrogen can lead to greater fat distribution around your middle (which in turn raises risks of heart disease, diabetes and cancer) and some menopausal women find their weight creeps up – perhaps
because they’re doing less exercise due to their achy joints, or they’re drinking more alcohol to help unwind or get off to sleep.

Read more about managing your peri/menopause beyond HRT in our booklet, living well through the perimenopause and menopause: https://bit.ly/livingwellthroughmeno

Back to school next week!

☎️ Call 07700 331827
or email [email protected] for more info/availability.

☀️ Enjoy the rest of your weekend! ☀️

A scenic/chilly North coast run with Jasper 🐶 and my husband Al today!

➡️ Limited availability in clinic next week….a couple of spaces on Thursday only.

☎️ 07700 331827 or email [email protected] to book.

🌿 Enjoy your weekend!

Birthday flowers on my desk today 😍
Thankyou Carly my ever thoughtful and lovely co-worker!

Another super busy and fun week in clinic! Day off today so a lovely run with my boy Jasper on our beautiful coastpaths and sand dunes(hard work!). Finished off with a bagel and coffee at Green Goose. A pretty perfect morning! 🏃‍♀️☕️
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, have a great one! 🌞

Last remaining appointment this week, re-available due to a date change. To book:

⭐️ Call - 07700 331827 ⭐️

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Good Morning to all of you!

Help is needed from 10am at LA COLLETTE + THE TOWN HALL this morning... more sorting and organising and keeping each other uplifted! The energy are seeing from everyone is really incredible - THANK YOU SO MUCH, AND SEE YOU SOON!

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➡️ Call or email to book!

07700 331827 or [email protected]

Amazing time and new British HM record 🤩

Congratulations to Eilish McColgan, who has clocked 66:26 in Ras Al Khaimah to set a new British record in the women's half marathon 🙌

Eilish has broken Paula Radcliffe's record, which had stood for 21 years 👏

Heading off to the slopes for half term? This is well worth a read - written by a Morzine based physio married to a ski instructor…lots of insight into safety awareness(or unfortunately lack of) amongst many skiers and boarders.

Are you out of control? Avoid Collisions when skiing and snowboarding. – Alpine Lifestyle & Performance Collisions on the pistes are usually avoidable. This blog details things to be aware of to help reduce the risk of collisions when skiing or boarding.

So happy to read this! Always love to hear how my patients are getting on. Thanks Barry!

Sunday afternoon turbo & stretch…Eddie subtly reminding me it’s almost his tea time 😂

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Sounds like a great event, tickets available online.

Macmillan cancer support Jersey - as part of the wider Jersey Cancer Support Network will be at the Santander Work Café, Jersey this World Cancer Day on the 4th of February.

There will be a range of talks and presentations from ABC Breast Cancer Support, Jersey, Jersey Cancer Relief, cancer.JE. and Government of Jersey for the general public and wider healthcare professionals.

This accessible and informative event is your chance to find out more about cancer and cancer care in Jersey.

We'll be sharing the Eventbrite link for this event very soon!

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Blue Monday is thought to be the most depressing day of the year. Although this is not backed by science, I do want to use today’s post to discuss mental health and the perimenopause and menopause.

Feeling down, sad, and upset can be very common symptoms of the menopause and perimenopause. Other psychological symptoms include feelings of low self-esteem, having reduced motivation or interest in things, anxiety and panic attacks, irritability, and mood swings. It is clear to see why these feelings could be mistaken for depression and perhaps, therefore, understandable why a doctor might prescribe antidepressants.

In the same way that women experience premenstrual syndrome or postnatal depression, significant shifts in your hormone levels, particularly estrogen, can cause marked changes to how you feel. Some studies have shown it is the reduction in estrogen that leads to a lowering of mood, other studies have shown it is the fluctuations in hormone levels that cause the problem.

Estrogen helps regulate several hormones, which may have mood boosting properties for example serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. Estrogen also helps to support the sharpness of your thinking skills and when levels reduce, it can lead to forgetfulness or brain fog – which can in turn lower your mood.

Testosterone is another important hormone produced by the ovaries and it can also have important effects on our brains.

Some pre-existing conditions may put women at greater risk of developing mood changes during the menopause, these include a history of premenstrual syndrome or postnatal depression, high levels of stress, and poor physical health.

You can learn more about mental health and the perimenopause and menopause, including treatment options in our factsheet, Antidepressants and the Menopause at https://bit.ly/Antidepressants-FS

If you are suffering with feelings of depression or su***de, please do not hesitate to contact your doctor or the

Very grateful for this lovely review received today, Thankyou Julie 😊.

Still time to sign up for this…starts a week on Tuesday. Great value at £20! You’re much more likely to achieve your goals with the right help and support 🏃🏼‍♂️🏃🏿‍♀️😎

Making some health and fitness goals for 2022? JSAC can help with our Couch to 5K programme starting Tuesday 18th January! Sign-up for this 9-week programme for only £20 here: https://webcollect.org.uk/jsac/event/couch-to-5k-course-2

🤔 Which queue would you choose? Let’s try the one on the right first (if we have the option)….then fewer of us might need the one on the left!

➡️ I’m here to help you get painfree and stronger in 2022 - email or call to book.
[email protected]
07700 331827

2 more sleeps…!

⬇️ YES PLEASE! ⬇️

Email below ⬇️…a rare appointment available before Christmas!

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Here you go cyclists…yes you should be strength training! Bianca Broadbent is an absolute fountain of biking knowledge…here are her top 5 ⬇️⬇️

5 strengthen exercises for cyclists - Alpecin Cycling Strength training can have multiple benefits for cyclists. We provide 5 exercises for your regular cycling strengthen training.