List of Therapies

List of Therapies

Physiotherapy

Physios not only treat the problem but, by spending time with you will often be able to show you how to minimise the effects of your problem and to help prevent the problem recurring. A number of techniques are used including manipulation and mobilisation, massage, relaxation, exercise programs, electrotherapy, acupuncture and cranio-sacral therapy.

Some of the conditions treated are:-

Spinal problems                     Joint problems                    Obstetrics
Injuries                                      Chest conditions                 After surgery
Sports injuries                         Post fracture                       Neurological condition Continence problems in        Pregnancy related             Minor aches & pains             men and women                     pelvic girdle pain                 of  pregnancy

Chiropody/Podiatry - Appointments available daily Monday to Saturday

Podiatry is the examination, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and malfunctions of the foot and its related structures.

Our state registered Podiatrist/Chiropodist is able to assess patients for the diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb, ranging from basic foot health care such as corns, callus and nail cutting, in growing toe nails (nail surgery is carried out under a local anaesthetic on a day care basis with minimal invasion) Biomechanical problems (this deals with problems arising from the way your joints are aligned and your muscles function) Custom made insoles.

Diabetic assessments are also part of routine appointments for all diabetics. GP notification as standard.

Also available:

  • Sports Injury Therapies
  • High Risk Patient Management
  • Children Also Treated 

 

You do not need a referral from your GP to see a Podiatrist.

Sports & Remedial Massage

Everyone can benefit from a deep therapeutic massage. You may be walking or shopping and slip and fall and with “hobbies” like gardening and DIY we often ask more of our bodies than they are used to pushing to finish a job when tired - this is when you are at risk of strains and sprains. Deep massage helps muscles  regain their elasticity, reduce muscle spasm and increasing circulation enhances muscle tone, prevents or relieves adhesions and increases  range of movement so the body is  better able to self repair.


Homoeopathy

Questions People Ask.

Are Homeopathic remedies safe for babies?

Homeopathic remedies have no side effects, therefore they can be given to new born babies and pregnant mothers, safely.

Is homeopathy officially recognised?

Homeopathy was recognised by Act of Parliament in 1948. In a recent House of Lords report Homeopathy was included in group 1 of the complementary fields.

What will treatment be like?

A homeopath will listen to your account of your symptoms and select a remedy which is unique to your case. The remedies are given on sugar pills or powders.

What about my GP?

Your General Practitioner practice is important to you and your family. It makes sense to keep all your health-care providers informed of the ways you are helping yourself. I would be happy to write to your doctor if you wish.

Are there any other benefits from homeopathic treatment?

Treatment is designed to improve your immune response; you will have fewer colds and annoying illnesses, in addition to relieving your current symptoms.

 

Traditional Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years. Often described as a means of pain relief, it can in fact treat a wide range of conditions. Acupuncture treats the whole person and balances our physical, emotional and spiritual energies to restore health.

Modern science has shown that acupuncture stimulates the brain to produce natural pain relieving chemicals, endorphins. These assist the body to heal itself and give pain relief. The traditional view is that Qi (energy) flows round the body in channels. If the Qi is flowing freely the body is in a healthy state. If there is a problem, energy stagnates. The stimulation of appropriate acupuncture points frees this stagnation.

Pilates

The Pilates method of body conditioning is a unique system of stretching and strengthening exercises developed over one hundred years ago by Joseph H Pilates.  It strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility & balance, unites body & mind and creates a more streamlined shape.  Matwork is the original system of movement Joseph Pilates created.  The philosophy focuses on training the mind and body.  The goal of the matwork sequence at any level is to create a natural flow of movement and then to gradually increase the dynamic or energy with which you peform the movement without sacrificing the control.  Matwork clases are performed normally lying on a mat sometimes using small pieces of equipment.