When you're in pain or struggling to move well, it's easy to focus all your attention on the sore area. But what if the problem isn’t just where it hurts? What if the real issue is that your body is out of balance?

If you've ever left a physio appointment with a sheet of exercises that looks suspiciously like what your friend got for a completely different issue, you’re not alone. It’s a common story. And if you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for months or years, chances are that standard sheet of movements didn’t really help.

You’re Not Too Old to Move Well: Why Mobility Isn’t Just for the Young

It’s easy to believe that stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility are just part of the ageing process. Many of us have been conditioned to expect it—creaky joints, sore backs, slower movement. But what if that wasn’t the whole truth?

Ever noticed how your body feels heavier or tighter after a stressful week? Or how your shoulders creep up towards your ears when you're feeling overwhelmed? It’s not your imagination—emotions really do live in the body.

As we age, many of us accept pain and stiffness as inevitable. However, my experience with clients has consistently shown that this doesn't have to be the case. Understanding your body and the way it works can make a significant difference in how we approach and prevent these challenges.

Myth: Age Equals Pain

One of the most common misconceptions is that pain and decreased mobility are unavoidable consequences of ageing. 

If you’ve ever had knee pain and couldn’t quite figure out why, you’re not alone.

A lot of people assume knee pain means there’s something wrong with the knee itself.
But in many cases, the knee is just caught in the middle of what’s really going on.

Whether it’s wobbling in a lunge, struggling to stand on one leg, or feeling unsure on uneven ground, balance issues become more common as we age.

But here’s the good news: you’re not stuck with it. And it’s not just “part of getting older.”

If you’ve ever experienced foot pain—especially something like plantar fasciitis—you might be surprised to learn that the real issue could be your ankles.

Yep. Not your shoes. Not your arches. Your ankles.

Let’s talk about toes. Not the most glamorous part of the body—but absolutely essential when it comes to movement and stability.

One of the most common things I notice when working with clients who struggle with balance? Their big toe isn’t doing its job.

I thought it was just a stubbed toe—painful, yes, but no big deal. But it led to limping, a locked up anke and lunges were off the table.
Who knew such a small injury could cause such a chain reaction?
If you’ve ever ignored a “minor” injury… this one’s for you.