Alternative Therapies

Whilst we are predominantly a physiotherapy practice, we have allied professionals working with us.

Introducing Steve James, Sports Therapist.

Steve will be with us on Tuesdays 9am – 1pm starting 2nd May 2023

What is sports massage?
Sports massage can effectively improve the condition of your muscles and soft tissue and help ease the pain or tightness caused from everyday life or strenuous activity. It will be tailored to address your individual needs and sessions will last either 60 minutes or 45 minutes depending on what area is being treated and what Steve is trying to resolve for you.

Prices for sports massage are £50 for 60 minutes or £45 for 45 minutes

For more information or to book an appointment, please contact reception on 01525 720882

Thai Massage

Thai massage is an incredibly energising and balancing treatment. It is a form of therapeutic massage that has been practiced in Thailand for thousands of years.

The Principles of Thai Massage is very different from other massage therapies that usually only involve tissue manipulation. It is performed using deep compressing, rhythmic pressing, and stretching actions. The pressure, tension, motion and vibration movements used during massage improve regional blood circulation. Thai Massage uses a variety of yoga like stretching positions that is believed to cause its therapeutic effects.

Thai massage can benefit your health in numerous ways, many of which are supported by scientific studies and research such as;

Relaxes Muscles and relieves pain, Increases muscle flexibility,
Improves joint motions,
Improves blood circulation,
Relieves musculoskeletal pain,
Improves immunity,
Promotes mental relaxation,
Reduces fatigue and sleep problems.

Trisha (also known as Jirapon) is from Thailand, where she qualified as a Thai masseuse. In 2011 she moved to the UK and began to work as a massage therapist in Luxury spa hotels and hospitalities, where she perfected the most effective techniques to achieve ultimate relaxation and to meet clients physical and medical requirements.

Her appointments are available in our clinic Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am-4pm. For more information, please contact reception on 01525 720882

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Back Pain

Nearly two thirds of the population of the UK have experienced back pain which affects their ability to carry out daily tasks such as lifting or bending. 2.5 million people suffer back pain every day of the week. More working days are lost in this country through back pain than for any other reason.

Sources of the problem

It is not surprising that our backs cause most of the problems. Muscles in the back come into play during almost all movements we make, working against gravity to move us in the way we want to move. Back problems can be caused by acute and specific causes such as a fall or a road accident, but are more commonly caused by a gradual build-up of symptoms which increase over time. There is generally a fundamental difference in the treatment of back pain caused by injury than that caused by a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or Ankylosing spondylitis.

How it can be treated, and what to expect at the physiotherapy clinic

Although there are a range of measures you can take to prevent back pain and to ease the symptoms, the Chartered Physiotherapist’s extensive training in anatomy and physiology means we are all experts in helping you understand what’s gone wrong, and how best to treat it. The most common causes of chronic pain are muscular or involve ligaments, joints, a trapped nerve or a disc. When you visit the Physiotherapist, they will carry out an extensive assessment before commencing treatment. This will include a discussion about your work, your leisure activities, and other aspects which could have caused the pain. You can expect a treatment which does not involve drugs, injections or complex machinery. Physiotherapy is still largely a hand-on profession. We will look at mobilisation of the joints of the spine, to see whether this causes or relieves the pain.

Massage helps to relieve spasm, increase circulation to the injured areas and help speed up the healing process. To some extent it is also down to you, you will be asked to carry out specific exercises to strengthen muscles and improve muscle support. Pilates exercises are effective in toning up your deep stomach muscles. Our physiotherapists are trained in Pilates and can give you individual advice and exercises.

Prevention methods

Don’t bend over for long periods of time, or bend when you could kneel or squat

Always warm up before you do any sport or exercise

Take time to improve your muscle tone, contract your stomach muscles for a few minutes each day

Always gently stretch backwards when you stand after having been bent over for some time

Whenever you sit, keep an eye on your posture to ensure your back is straight. Adjust your chair if necessary If lifting heavy or awkward objects, do bend your knees, not your back

Above all, call us! Whether it is to discuss your symptoms, or to discuss various aspects of your treatment, we will be happy to help.