HRH Sports Therapy

“But what does a Sports Therapist actually help with?”

Probably more than you might think. ❤️

I’ve worked with runners struggling with tendinopathies, people living with osteoarthritis, patients rebuilding after surgery, people with persistent back or shoulder pain, athletes trying to return to sport and people with conditions such as EDS and hypermobility disorders who need support managing their musculoskeletal symptoms and building strength and confidence.

And sometimes it’s nothing complicated at all - something hurts, it’s getting in the way of life, and somebody wants to understand why and what they can do about it.

Sometimes people come to me needing an assessment.

Sometimes they already have a diagnosis but have been left wondering “Okay… so what do I actually do now?”

My role as a Sports Therapist can include assessment, hands-on treatment, education and rehabilitation, all built around the person in front of me and what they want to get back to doing.

And equally importantly, if I assess something that isn’t appropriate for me to manage, I’ll be honest about that and point you towards the right person. Knowing when something isn’t within my scope is just as important as knowing when it is.

Sports Therapy isn’t just for sporty people. And you don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong before you book.

I’m a Sports Therapist - and this is just a little glimpse of what that can actually look like. ❤️

📍 Bolton & Preston
🌍 www.hrhsportstherapy.co.uk

Six months ago, Hazel just wanted to run again. Today, she’s doing exactly that - pain-free. 🏃🏻‍♀️❤️

When Hazel first came to see me, she’d been struggling with a hamstring tendon problem since December 2025.

She’d done what so many of us would naturally do: rested it, waited and hoped it would settle.

But it didn’t.

Running became increasingly difficult and, for somebody who genuinely loves exercise, losing that part of her life was starting to affect her mentally as well as physically.

I remember being very honest with Hazel at the beginning: this wasn’t going to change overnight.

But we had a plan.

Over the following six months we’ve combined hands-on treatment, including Sports Massage and acupuncture, with progressive, personalised rehabilitation and a gradual return to running.

And I can’t emphasise this bit enough: Hazel has done the work.

Hands-on treatment can be a really useful part of somebody’s care, but rehabilitation is a team effort. What happens between appointments matters too.

We progressed. We adapted. We kept going.

And Hazel is now back running with 0 pain. 🥹🏃🏻‍♀️

One of the biggest things she’s taken from the experience is not to spend months guessing when something isn’t improving. Getting the right advice early can help you understand what’s going on and what you can actually do about it.

She’s even decided to continue coming in for regular Sports Massage alongside her training - and if something starts niggling, she knows she can bring it up before it becomes a bigger problem.

I’m incredibly proud of you, Hazel. ❤️

This is exactly why I love rehabilitation. It’s not about taking away the things somebody loves. It’s about working together to help them get back to them.

📍 Bolton & Preston

Getting discharged after surgery doesn’t always mean you immediately feel ready to get back to normal life.

You might have been given a few exercises, but still be wondering…

How much should I be doing?
Is this supposed to hurt?
When can I get back to the gym?
How do I actually get my strength back?

This is something Georgie particularly enjoys working with in our Preston clinic. ❤️

Post-operative rehabilitation isn’t just about getting a joint moving again. It’s about gradually rebuilding strength, confidence and capacity for whatever you need your body to do — whether that’s getting through a normal day, returning to work, going back to the gym or eventually returning to sport.

Georgie can assess where you are now and help build a progressive plan towards where you want to be.

No dramatic promises. No rushing through stages. Just good, individual rehabilitation with somebody there to guide you through it.

📍 Preston – EveryBody Fit

Georgie is now taking appointments.
🌍 hrhsportstherapy.co.uk

Georgie is back!! ❤️

And I’m SO glad to have her back in the Preston clinic.

For those who haven’t met Georgie yet, she’s a Graduate Sports Therapist and brings loads of experience to HRH - but rather than just telling you her qualifications, here are some of the people she could be a particularly good fit for…

🏥 Had surgery and wondering what comes next?
Georgie works with post-operative patients, helping gradually rebuild movement, strength and confidence as they work towards getting back to everyday life, work, sport or whatever matters to them.

⚽ Trying to get back to football after an injury?
Georgie has a strong football background and understands the demands of getting back onto the pitch safely and confidently.

🏉 Rugby injury stopping you playing or training properly?
She also has experience within rugby, so understands that rehab needs to prepare you for much more than simply being pain-free.

💪 Or simply dealing with pain or an injury that’s getting in the way?
You absolutely don’t need to be an athlete to see her. Georgie assesses and treats a wide range of musculoskeletal problems too.

She’s kind, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about the people she works with - which is exactly why I love having her as part of HRH. ❤️

Welcome back Georgie! 🥰

Georgie is now taking appointments in Preston.

🌍 www.hrhsportstherapy.co.uk

A little look at just some of the things that have brought people into clinic this week 👀❤️

One of the things I love about Sports Therapy is that no two patients - or days - are ever quite the same.

Someone might come in because pain is stopping them sleeping. Someone else is worried they’ll have to stop running. Another person has been putting up with something for months because they simply didn’t know where to start.

Different people. Different problems. Different goals.

And that’s exactly why treatment and rehabilitation should never be one-size-fits-all.

You also don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong before you come and see me. That’s what your initial consultation is for - we’ll talk through what’s been happening, assess things properly and work out the best way forward for you.

Recognise yourself in any of this week’s clinic conversations? You’re always welcome to get in touch. ❤️

📍 Bolton & Preston
🌍 www.hrhsportstherapy.co.uk

I love being part of the EBF family 🥰🖤❤️

Meet Holly ❤️🖤

Holly joined EveryBody Fit in 2020 and has been an incredible part of the team ever since.

With a huge passion for understanding the human body (and, more importantly, helping people recover), Holly is our Graduate Sports Therapist. 💪

Here’s a little more about Holly…

🏥 Your go-to for sports massage, acupuncture, dry cupping, injury rehabilitation and recovery.

🏋️‍♀️ You’ll also see Holly coaching some of our sessions, bringing her knowledge and energy to the gym floor.

🏰 Outside of work, Holly is a huge Disney fan and, when she’s not training alongside Cheryl, she’s usually daydreaming about her next Disney adventure. ✨

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing aches and pains or looking to stay moving, Holly is always happy to help keep you feeling stronger and moving better.

💬 Say hello to Holly in the comments!

📍 www.everybodyfituk.com

If there’s one thing I’d love more people to know, it’s this…

The title after someone’s name is only one part of the picture.

When you’re looking for help with pain or injury, it’s easy to search for a “physio” because it’s the profession most people know.

But there are other degree-qualified musculoskeletal professionals too, including Graduate Sports Therapists.

This isn’t about saying one profession is better than another. There are brilliant physiotherapists, sports therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and many other healthcare professionals. The most important thing is finding the right clinician for you.

As a Graduate Sports Therapist, I’m trained to assess, treat and rehabilitate a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, with one goal in mind: helping people move better, feel more confident and get back to doing the things they love.

At the end of the day, the goal is the same: helping people move better, feel more confident and get back to doing the things they love. And that’s something every good clinician wants. 🤍

📍 Bolton & Preston

🌍 www.hrhsportstherapy.co.uk