Why do my pains keep returning despite doing my exercises?

It really depends on what you are doing and whether it is the right thing for you right now.

There are many types of exercise and there are also many different versions of similar exercises that target similar areas. This allows you to be able to make exercises easier or harder.

Eg take the plank, easier versions include knee plank, wall plank, bird dog. Harder versions include plank leg lift, shoulder taps, plank jacks. Look at the images - there are so many plank variations you can do. They will all challenge you slightly differently.

When it comes to moving away from pain though, this is the time to really look at what you are doing and why.

If you aren’t feeling any improvements from the exercises you are doing, it may be your body isn’t engaging correctly and the exercise is at the wrong level for you or you may just be doing the wrong exercise for your issue.

When you find you aren’t making progress, this is when a coach like me becomes handy. We can assess your needs, look at how you move and supervise your movements.

But the physio gave you the exercises?

So you'd assume they are the correct level for you? I would, but the correct level for you is dependent on your level of ability, strength and fitness. And more so, your ability to perform the exercise well.

Did you know PTs can work alongside physios to help ensure a patient gets the support they need to make good recovery?

Are you fed up with recurring pain and would like help getting past this stage?

Book your free exploratory call now.

Want to get fitter but feel stuck because of your aches or pains?

Are you thinking about getting fitter and stronger this year, but you feel stuck because last time you tried to exercise, your knees, shoulders or back hurt?

You worked with a personal trainer or you attended classes, yet you still felt sore and not in a good way?

Not really sure how to progress due to past experiences?

The great news is everyone, including you, can get fitter and stronger, you just need coaching in the exercises that are right for you, right now and someone who is interested in ensuring you are moving well.

I am a specialist Personal Trainer, Movement Coach and Soft Tissue Therapist who specialises in helping people who feel stuck because of their aches, pains or old injuries.

Using a combination of integrated soft tissue therapy, with the right exercises and movement, you can be fitter and stronger. Gone are the days where you say, “I can’t do lunges because of my knees” or “I can’t reach overhead because of my back”.

Clients who choose to train with me do so because they have struggled with painful joints and fear certain movements. Once they have immersed into a programme with me, they discover they are able make the movements and do the exercises that once brought them pain. Because my clients move better, their discomfort becomes a thing of the past.

Not only are they becoming fitter and stronger, they are also developing confidence to work out harder and try new things.

One of my clients said: I felt quite stuck, in a repeating pattern of motivation followed by injury > despondence. Disillusioned by exercise and PTs and feeling like 'I can't' do certain things.

Now I feel overall a bit more balanced! I no longer have the mindset that 'I can't' do certain things. As we've proven lunges are very much possible!

If you feel stuck or disillusioned by exercise, let’s have a chat and see if we can turn things around for you this year. Complimentary exploratory calls allow you the opportunity to discuss the challenges you face and what you’d like to achieve. Together we decide if I am the best person to support you.

I am based in Worcester Park an clients can come to me however I also offer limited home visit appointments in and around Kingston Upon Thames / Epsom. Online sessions are also available.