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The Shoulder Joint - The Big Picture

The shoulder is not just one joint

It’s a system of 4 joints working together

1️⃣ The main Ball & Socket

Glenohumeral Joint
* Ball = top of the humerus (arm bone)
* Socket = shallow part of the shoulder blade
* Very mobile
* Not very stably

Because the socket is shallow, the shoulder trades stability for mobility

2️⃣ The shoulder Blade Joint
Scapulothoracic Joint

This is NOT a true joint, hence one that is often forgotten ~ but functionally it’s HUGE

It’s how the shoulder blade glides on
The rib cage

This is extremely important

If the shoulder bade doesn’t move well ~> the arm cannot move well

3️⃣ & 4️⃣ The Collarbone Joint

Acromioclavicular joint
~ clavicle meets acromion
~ fine tuning + force transfer

Sternoclavicular joint
~ clavicle meets sternum
~ this is the only true bony attachment of the arm to the trunk
~ very important for load transfer

These connect the collarbone to the:
* the shoulder blade
* The sternum

Key concept : Shoulder Rhythm

When you life your arm overhead :

• First ~ 30• = mostly your arm bone
• After that = arm + shoulder blade working together

This is called Scapulohumeral rhythm

If the shoulder blade doesn’t upwardly rotate properly -> you get :

* impingement
* Compensation
* Neck tightness
* Lat Dominance
* Rotator cuff strain

Simple Stability idea :

The shoulder depends on :

* Muscles for stability (not bone structure)
* Proper rib cage position
* Proper breathing

Which is why the neck, thoracic, diaphragm, glutes and even the big toe matter.

Everything is connected through tension and force transfer

Maturity isn’t just about lifting heavier weights or nailing perfect form sometimes, it’s about understanding the subtle (and slightly annoying) social rules of the gym. One of the hardest lessons? Not every stare is admiration. Most of the time, someone staring is just… waiting for your machine.

The gym is full of unspoken etiquette: wiping down equipment, sharing space, and pretending you didn’t notice someone breathing down your neck. Learning to laugh at yourself instead of getting flustered is a key part of leveling up — both physically and mentally.

It’s funny how ego and reality collide in small moments. That person giving you “the look”? They’re not impressed; they’re impatient. Maturing at the gym means smiling politely, finishing your set, and letting life and the treadmill go on.

Sometimes, the lesson goes beyond the gym. Life often mirrors these small social challenges: someone’s actions might not be about you at all. Learning to separate reality from assumption is part of growing up, even if it comes with a few awkward glances.

At the end of the day, maturity is knowing when to flex and when to let go — even if it’s just letting go of a machine. Humor helps, patience helps more, and lifting? That always helps.

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🏃 Caitríona Jennings just rewrote what we thought was possible in a 100-mile race.

She didn’t just win Tunnel Hill 100—she broke the world record.

She crossed the finish in 12:37:04 on her first attempt at the distance.

She averaged a pace around 7:34 per mile, which is wild over 100 miles.

She even finished fourth overall, beating almost the entire field.

What makes this run stand out is how steady and controlled her pacing was.

She built the race on patience, discipline, and a smooth effort from start to finish.

It’s the kind of performance that shows what smart training and mindset can unlock.

If you like seeing limits get pushed, this is one for the books.

🦵 Flavour of the Month :

K • N • E • E • S

Lately it feels like every second person in the therapy room has a knee story ;

from ACL reconstructions and knee replacements to meniscus repairs, fractures, and muscle strains.

Knee pain is incredibly common & it doesn’t just affect athletes.

In the UK alone, around 4.5 million people live with severe or disabling knee pain.

But here’s the key 👇

It’s not always just about the knee.

Sometimes the real issue lies in how you move or could be ankles, and even higher up, in your spine & hips.

That’s where biomechanics comes in :
understanding how your body’s movement patterns, muscle strength, & alignment affect how your knees handle load.

When these forces aren’t balanced because of weak stabilisers, poor gait, or misalignment, stress builds up in the wrong places, leading to pain & long-term wear.

By treating the why behind the pain (not just the pain itself), you get longer-lasting results & often avoid unnecessary surgery or medication.

This month, I’ll break down:

🔹 How biomechanics influences knee health

🔹 Why knee pain can actually come from your back

🔹 Practical ways to move, strengthen & prevent future pain

Stay tuned, it’s going to be a month of movement, mechanics, and better knees 🦵

Client Review 🫶🏽

Over the weekend, we witnessed one of the fastest marathons by a celebrity that we’ve ever seen.

At Sunday’s Berlin Marathon, Harry Styles navigated unseasonably warm conditions to break the three-hour barrier, finishing in a time of 2:59:13. It was Styles’s second time running the distance after making his debut at the Tokyo Marathon in March, where he paced the race very evenly to run 3:24:07.

At both races, Styles wore a pair of Nike Alphafly 3 racing shoes, Tracksmith split shorts, and District Vision Junya Racer sunglasses. And despite the heat and humidity at Berlin, Styles, who competed under the alias, “Sted Sarandos”, ran the race in a black long sleeve top.

We dug into the data and found some interesting statistics behind the three-time Grammy winner’s new personal best.

Read all the stats at the link in the comments.