Joy O'Leary Yoga

03/06/2026

Thank you for the review!
…. Music totally unrelated, but such a vibe!

25/05/2026

✨ Understanding Tight VS Taut ✨

Sometimes when we say a muscle feels tight it’s actually really overstretched and ‘taut’. It’s a misunderstanding in the vernacular but when someone comes in to the clinic to me I understand what they mean when they say something feels tight. I’m not saying it’s a one size fits all but here is an example to demonstrate how an area that feels tight is actually overstretched, taut and maybe weak

Take the mid back. Major muscles in this area are the rhomboids and mid-traps. Usually when people complain of pain or tightness here it’s due to a forward posture. While work in this area is beneficial to help relax the overstretched (‘taut’) muscles. We also need to address the an antagonist area which is actually likely tight - the pecs and anterior deltoids.

Understanding that the tight feeling might be from a weak, overstretched muscle will help you make better decisions in the gym and with your recovery.

18/05/2026

What are trigger points?

therapy points

16/04/2026

✨Things are getting busy over here and I’m loving every minute of it✨

Big thank you to everyone who has come for a lie down and let me work with them to find better ease in their body. And thank you for all the recommendations!!

I’ve intended for this digital space to be where I share information about the science and mysteries of our bodies and for you to get a better understanding of what I do… But let’s be real social media is a drag, so for now you can chat with me in person 🤣. And maybe look forward to more content in the future 😉

You can find me…
Monday Focus Physio
Tuesday Ali Dorgan
Wednesday Focus Physio
Saturday Optimal Chiropractic Cork

13/04/2026

08/04/2026

Back from a week in Cairo ✨

We went to Cairo last week to visit our friends home. With the backdrop of the pyramids and ancient Egypt we explored bustling Cairo.

We got to explore the pyramids, see Ancient Egypts Kings mummified in the civilisation museum, learn about the many Ancient Egyptian Dynasties, navigate around busy Cairo, visit lots of mosques and churches, try the local food and finally chill in the desert.

This week I’m back in action as usual.

26/03/2026

✨ Sports Massage Level 4 ✨ done & dusted.

This one was hard earned with weekly trips to Dublin for the last 6 months. But I can honestly say it was well worth the effort. provided a fanatastic course that seriously elevated my clinic skills and reasoning. I’m recommending to any of my therapist friends who want to level up their craft.

Another big bonus has been being able to add Irish Life Health Insurance recognition. People with Irish Life can claim back €25 from their visits.

23/02/2026

🏋️‍♀️ Active Recovery 💪

Active recovery helps keep the body mobile, alleviate soreness and helps muscles recover

Gentle activities like yoga, sauna, getting out into nature for a walk and targeted sports massage help you come back stronger to your activity.

Sports massage particularly helps reduce the risk of injury, reduce stiffness and helps you preform at an optimal level.

Whether you’re a top performing athlete, a busy mom or a keyboard-warrior reactive recovery on your “off” day makes the world of a difference.

20/02/2026

Tingling. Numbness. Weak Grip? ✊

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome isn’t just “wrist pain” - it’s compression of the median nerve that passes through the carpal tunnel at the wrist.

But it can also be compressed further up the nerve pathway like in the forearm flexors, pronate teres, scalenes or cervical structures.

That’s why assessment matters and early intervention matters. Release the soft tissues to offload pressure on the median nerve and correct the root cause.

06/02/2026

✨ Do you know if your muscles are short and tight? ✨

Muscle testing helps identify areas of restriction, limited range and dysfunction. Hands-on manual therapy can help restore the normal resting length of muscles and correct myofascial restrictions & adhesions. Simple but targeted tests help to rule out confusion!