Therapies
Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a ‘game changing’ treatment for musculoskeletal soft tissue and sports injuries including chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy). It can be effective where other treatments have not been, in the treatment of a range of tendon problems including plantar facsiitis, ankle, shoulder, knee and elbow pain and often in only 3-4 treatments.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a safe and natural approach to healthcare. Patients of all ages may benefit, and the osteopaths within the clinic have varying experience of treating newborns through to octogenarians and above!
Osteopaths look at the body as a whole and aim to find and treat (using a variety of hands on techniques) the cause of a problem, thus aiming to minimise the likelihood of recurrence.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a system of healing which focuses on improving the overall wellbeing of the patient. According to Traditional Chinese philosophy our health is dependent on the body’s motivating energy (qi) moving in a smooth and balanced way through a series of channels beneath the skin. It is when this becomes unbalanced that illness may result and pain may occur.
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy uses a ‘physical’ approach that involves manual assessment and treatment techniques, which aim to:
Encourage tissue healing by controlling and reducing pain and inflammation
Restore normal range of motion by integrating the muscular joint and nervous system.
Identifying and treating problems and reduce the risk of re-occurrence.
Sports and Remedial Massage
Sports & Remedial Massage Therapy is a deep soft tissue treatment that helps to restore and maintain the full functionality of muscles, by relieving aches & pains, loosening tight muscles and breaking up adhesions (knots). Many general aches and pains are caused by everyday lifestyle stresses which may recover naturally over time, but can sometimes develop into more serious and complicated issues if left untreated or may just need an extra helping hand.
Pregnancy and Post Pregnancy Massage
Massage during pregnancy can be relaxing and also help to ease problems such as lower back pain, aching shoulders & neck, sciatica or swollen ankles, nausea or headaches etc.
Ergonomic Assessments
Ergonomics looks at the relationship between people and their work. It seeks to ensure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment suits each worker. There are five aspects of ergonomics – safety, comfort, ease of use, productivity/performance, and aesthetics.
