Paula Lewis Sports Therapist

13/06/2026

☀️ Up with the larks?

My little clinic is open from 7:30am on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 9:00am on Thursdays – perfect if you like to get things done before the rest of the world wakes up.

I’m fully booked today (thank you 😊), but I do have availability next week.

And if you’re wondering whether treatment can make a difference, this is my most recent review from a runner I treated at the London Marathon Show. Reviews like this genuinely make my day. ☺️🤩

📍 Ross-on-Wye Rugby Club

10/06/2026

🏉 Rugby season finished? Don’t let all that hard work disappear.

The off-season isn’t about doing nothing for 3 months or smashing yourself in the gym every day.

It’s the perfect time to:
✅ Recover properly
✅ Fix those niggles you’ve been ignoring
✅ Build strength and stability
✅ Improve mobility
✅ Develop your fitness ready for pre-season

The players who come back strongest next season are usually the ones who use the off-season wisely.

07/06/2026

Muscle cramps aren’t always just about dehydration!

Exercise-associated muscle cramps can be influenced by a range of factors, including fatigue, overworking a muscle, poor sleep, previous injuries, illness, genetics, nutrition, hydration, and even stress.

If you’re someone who regularly experiences cramping during exercise, it may be worth looking at the bigger picture rather than focusing on just one cause. Understanding the potential contributing factors can help you manage and reduce the likelihood of cramps occurring.

📌 Infographic shared for educational purposes. This is not my work and full credit goes to the original creator, , with reference to Miller et al. (JAT, 2022).

04/06/2026

This is why I love what I do ❤️
Hayley did all the hard work herself — I was just lucky enough to help support her along the way. 🏃‍♀️🏅😊

31/05/2026

Well, that’s another busy week nearly gone! 😊

My only availability left next week is Thursday, so if you’d like a sports massage, injury assessment, or treatment for those niggling aches and pains, send me a message and I’ll see what I can do.

And remember, you don’t have to be an athlete to benefit from sports therapy! Whether you’re active, work at a desk all day, or just feeling stiff and sore, I’d love to help. 💚
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Have a lovely week everyone!

19/05/2026

❄️ ICE or 🔥 HEAT?
Probably the question I get asked the most in clinic 👀

There’s a lot of mixed information online, especially with newer approaches to injury management moving away from automatically icing every injury.

Current evidence suggests inflammation is an important part of tissue healing. However, that doesn’t mean ice no longer has a role.

❄️ ICE (Cryotherapy) can still be useful within the first 24–72 hours following acute injury for:
→ Short-term pain relief
→ Managing excessive swelling
→ Improving range of motion when swelling is restrictive
→ Pitch-side and immediate injury management

That being said, prolonged or excessive use may delay aspects of the normal healing response.

🔥 HEAT (Thermotherapy) is generally more appropriate for:
→ Muscle tightness and stiffness
→ Chronic/non-acute presentations
→ Pre-exercise mobility and movement preparation
→ Promoting relaxation and increasing tissue extensibility

⚠️ Heat should be avoided in the presence of acute swelling or inflammation.

If swelling is minimal, movement is good, and pain is manageable, the body may simply benefit from appropriate movement and gradual loading rather than excessive icing.

💡 In simple terms:
Ice = symptom management
Heat = relaxation and mobility support

The most appropriate approach will always depend on the stage and presentation of the injury

16/05/2026

16/05/2026

Last night marked the final game of the season with Ross-on-Wye Rugby Football Club 🏉Ross on Wye Rugby Club

What a season it’s been — I’ve genuinely loved every minute of being pitch side, supporting the players, taping up injuries, and being part of such a great team environment.

A huge thank you to everyone involved for making me feel so welcome throughout the season. It’s been full of hard hits and muddy pitches but can’t wait for next season! 🤩🤩🤩

07/05/2026

Yes, I treat sports injuries — but I also see a lot of people struggling with everyday aches, stiffness and tension from normal day-to-day life too.

A lot of my clients work office jobs, drive for long periods, do manual labour, spend all day on their feet or sit at desks for hours at a time — and over time that can really take its toll on the body.

I’ve also worked with people with Parkinson’s, hypermobility/EDS and postural back problems.

Sometimes treatment is simply about:
✨ Moving easier
✨ Feeling less stiff
✨ Reducing tension
✨ Understanding your body a bit more
📍 Ross-on-Wye
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28/04/2026

Back from an amazing few days at the London Marathon Show 🤩
It was great to treat so many of you! (70 athletes)

I’m now back in my little clinic ❤️
I have limited availability this week — Thursday only

Then I’m off supporting the U15s rugby tour 🏉

Message me to book ✉️ or click the link below 👇

https://bit.ly/Booktreatments