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Tammy Jones

by etak84@gmail.com October 26, 2020

I have been a customer of the back and body care clinic since it opened attending Pilates classes.

When I first started I was in a lot of pain and had mobility issues. Pilates helped me to gain more mobility and work through my pain.

I became very passionate about the benefits. So much so that I decided to train to become an instructor, and specialising in posture correction and pain management as this felt appropriate.

I have worked within Newport as a beauty therapist for 11 years and have been a beauty therapist for 20 years, so have a great deal of knowledge of the body from years of performing massage. I love helping people to embrace their natural beauty and look after their mental and physical health. My business has evolved over the years so combining my skills I now aim to take a holistic approach to improve overall health.

I’ll be teaching Pilates within the clinic, and my classes will be tailored to suit the individual needs of my class.

I look forward to meeting you.

Physiotherapy

by etak84@gmail.com May 16, 2014

We offer a professional service, with treatment and rehabilitation designed specifically to fit your personal problems.

The way we sleep, stand, sit, work, walk and exercise, has an effect on our bodies that can manifest itself in the form of pain and discomfort. My job is finding the fastest way to alleviate pain, and preventing reoccurrence.

Common techniques that we use are: Mobilisation and manipulation of joints, exercise therapy, soft tissue massage, taping of joints and injured muscles, muscle energy techniques, active release therapy and acupuncture

Whichever technique is right for you, it will aid the prevention and rehabilitation of injury and chronic pain, assisting you in recovery and return to daily activity, training and competition pain free.

Your therapy, is exactly that, we believe that you are the most important person, with this belief together we can drive your treatment forward.

Scott Gormley – Click here

Therapeutic Massage, Sports Massage and Hendrickson Method

by etak84@gmail.com May 12, 2014

About Massage Therapy

One of the oldest healing arts, massage promotes a rebalance of the body and it’s systems

Practiced for thousands of years it has far reaching benefits, helping to detoxify and heal both the physical body and the mind.

Physical Benefits

Pain Relief
Improve circulation
Improves nervous system
Improves movement
Relieves inflammation
Increases flexibility

Mental Benefits

Stress relief
Improves emotional wellbeing
Improves concentration
Promotes better sleep

The body works mechanically with patterns of dysfunction. Soft tissue and joints can misalign and with simple manipulations and mobilisations the function can be restored. When function is restored, pain is resolved.

About Therapeutic Massage

Therapeutic Massage to Achieve Structural Changes Treat or Treatment?

Soft Tissue and joint dysfunction are almost always the source of pain. The aim of Therapeutic Massage is to bring the body back to optimum function. This therapy focuses on the mobilisation of soft tissue (such as muscle, fascia and body fluids) to restore normal systemic and biochemical/functional use, resulting in improved:

Circulation
Lymphatic system
Neurological functioning

A Therapeutic Massage will incorporate movements to help address specific problems such as chronic pain or tightness. The objective is to promote structural changes within the body helping to:

improve structure and function
Reduce pain
Increase capabilities
Enhance energy levels and well being

About Sports Massage

Aid Recovery and Enhance Performance

Sports Massage uses the application of massage techniques that follow sound anatomical and physiological considerations, combined with a basic musculo-skeletal evaluation techniques. Designed for the physically active, sports massage will often utilise a variety of modalities such as:-

Remedial Massage
Muscle energy technique (MET)
Cross fibre techniques
Deep tissue work

Primarily the difference lies with function. That is, returning you to your chosen activity with optimal functionality. Sports massage is a rehabilitating process which manipulates the soft tissue to:

Prevent injury
Alleviate muscle or tendon pain
Rid the soft tissue of any stress

About Hendrickson Method

Improves Function rather than just Relieving Symptoms

Hendrickson Method is a unique therapy which is not so much about manipulations but mobilisations. It is a system of functional rehabilitation that addresses the source of pain, rather than just the symptoms. Providing therapy to joints as well as to muscles, tendons and ligaments the Hendrickson Method helps to:

Restore fluid inside the joints
Improve range of motion
Promote new cell growth
Strengthen weak muscles
Improve neurological function

Unlike most massage therapies the Hendrickson Method des not require the use of oil and can be undertaken while fully clothed. Suitable for the treatment of most chronic orthopaedic conditions it uses a unique combination of three techniques to bring about optimum results.

Wave mobilisation
Joint mobilisation
Muscle energy technique (MET)

A fundamental part of this advanced therapy is rhythmic oscillation, a wave like motion that is highly relaxing and deeply rhythmic. The Wave Mobilisation is grounded essential Tai Chi principles of energy healing, the stroke mimics an ocean wave and has healing effects that penetrate deep within the body.

Nurturing to receive and energising to perform this therapy allows for the healing of not just physical pain but also provides an environment for the healing of the emotional and psychological components offering superb clinical results combined with deep relaxation.

Sally Pearce – Click here

Acupuncture

by etak84@gmail.com May 11, 2016

What can Acupuncture offer you?

The principles of Traditional Acupuncture focuses on Mind, Body & Spirit, therefore, focusses on the patient as an individual and not just their illness or disability.
Many people choose acupuncture to relieve specific conditions such as Back Pain, Migraines & Depression. Regardless of reason, the overall aim is to restore both physical and psychological imbalances, thus promoting an improved quality of life. Many others have treatment simply because they find it beneficial and relaxing. Evidently, the overall aim is to restore both physical and psychological imbalances, thus promoting an improved quality of life.

The consultation involves an element of physical examination, and may include palpation of any tender or problem areas, temperature distribution, Blood Pressure and pulse taking and an in-depth discussion regarding past and current health issues as well as your general well-being. This examination is relevant whatever your health issues may be, as it just tells us about the way your individual system works. It means that you may be asked to take some items of clothing off (never your underwear).

What does treatment involve?
I will be using very fine, sterilised, single-use needles for your treatment. The number of needles is kept to a minimum, and they may be inserted and removed immediately, or left in for up to 20-30 minutes. Most people notice a tingling or slight dull ache during or after treatment, however, only usually lasts a few minutes and most people find the whole experience very relaxing.

Preparing for the appointment
Eating a light meal up to an hour before treatment is advised.

The consultation followed by the first treatment may take around 90 minutes, but please allow plenty of time. It will be very useful if you keep make up and scented products to a minimum (please do not use perfume), and wear loose, comfortable loose clothing with easy access to forearms and lower legs. Please also bring with you a list of the names/doses of any medications you are taking.

After the treatment
Some people find that they feel more relaxed, even to the point of being quite sleepy, after their first acupuncture treatment. You should be fine to drive, however, please consider alternative transportation if you have a long journey. Furthermore, ensure you drink plenty of water following treatment to ensure you are well hydrated and rest where possible.

Acupuncture & Fertility

The start of a new life is what many people would suggest as a natural part of growing up, settling down and starting one’s own family. For many couples this will just be perfectly straightforward and go on to have healthy babies and hopefully without any complications during pregnancy. However, for a significant number of couples it can be an incredibly frustrating, disappointing and stressful time. Evidently causing immense psychological pain and grief as their ability to conceive proves difficult.

1 in 7 couples have difficulty conceiving in the UK. Are you one of these couples? Have you already tried fertility treatment such as IVF and been unsuccessful or are not quite ready to go down that line of treatment yet? Maybe you are already having treatment and want to combine it with alternative and more holistic therapies to give the treatment the best possible chances of being successful?

Acupuncture has been used as part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to restore, promote and maintain good health. Acupuncture can increase fertility and help with any underlying issues that may be contributing towards this, all of which result from imbalances found within the body.

I have treated numerous patients in my Acupuncture clinic for infertility with both Acupuncture alone and Acupuncture alongside IVF. All of which have come in to see me as a result of their infertility for numerous reasons, including:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Thyroid problems
Problems with Ovulation and reduced oestrogen levels
Scarring and/or, adhesions
Endometriosis/Adenomyosis
Fibroids
Chromosome abnormalities
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Medication
Poor thickness of their womb lining,
Low sperm count in men
Problems related to the testicles

However, many have had difficulties as a result of Unexplained Infertility. In the UK, unexplained infertility accounts for approximately 25% of cases of infertility. This is where there is no specific cause identified in either the woman or the man.

All of which can prove very tiresome on couples and can account for an increase in stress levels, anxiety and depression.

So, how can Acupuncture help?

Whether there is a cause of infertility is discovered or not, Acupuncture has become one of the most popular alternative therapies in helping with infertility. Furthermore, evidence suggests that conception rates have improved during IVF when acupuncture was performed. Acupuncture works by:

Increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs (ovaries and endometrium- womb lining).and balancing the endocrine system
By regulating hormone function, by increasing the blood flow to the ovaries and uterus and helping to relax the muscles in order to improve the chance of an embryo implanting,
It also stimulates the hypothalamus which controls hormones, calms the mind and reduces stress, and improves LH (luteinising hormone) levels associated with ovulation
In men it can increase sperm motility of the male sex hormone testosterone
It can also help to lower the temperature of the scrotum in men (where sperm are stored) creating much better environment to keep sperm healthy.
Helping to keep the normal flow of this energy unblocked, thereby increasing a couple’s chances of conceiving.

Therefore, overall, Acupuncture Therapists use acupuncture to restore the balance and thus can enable the natural processes of becoming a parent to be restored. This is established by inserting acupuncture needles to stimulate the nervous system, which can reduce stress, regulate hormone function, and increase the blood flow to the reproductive organs. This influences the body’s homeostatic mechanisms and balances the endocrine system in order to promote physical and emotional well-being again.

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Chiropractic Treatment

by etak84@gmail.com May 16, 2014

What types of Chiropractic treatment do we offer?
We offer both Traditional Chiropractic treatment and McTimoney Chiropractic method the McTimoney method is know for using quick and very gentle adjustments to realign and bring your body back in to balance, relieving pain and discomfort. This light technique focuses on the whole body and not just the area of pain you may present with. As well as adjustments to alleviate the pain, the chiropractic treatment also includes advice on how to tackle the cause of pain and help improve long term health and well being’ More information can be found at www.performancechiropractic.co.uk

What is Chiropractic?
We specialise in the diagnosis and drug-free treatment and management of musculoskeletal conditions. In particular we treat any problem caused by the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons or nerves of the body. We are well-known for treating back or neck problems, but we are qualified to treat many physical conditions in patients of all ages and abilities. If we can’t help you then we will refer you to a specialist who can.

The most common thing chiropractors are known for is ‘cracking backs’, but there is a lot more to us than that. Chiropractic is a primary health-care profession which means that you can walk in off the street and we are trained to diagnose you. You don’t need to be referred.

We believe that it is far better to treat the root causes of a problem rather than mask the symptoms with painkillers.

Are you are a regulated health professional?
All chiropractors are strictly regulated by The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) and it is illegal to call yourself a chiropractor without being registered with them. Every year we re-register with the GCC who check that we are fit to practice, keep up with our continuous professional development (CPD) requirements, and are fully insured to treat members of the public.
Chiropractors are educated in anatomy, physiology and neurology to a high standard and must go through rigorous training before being accepted onto the register. All must have completed a four year full-time Masters of Chiropractic course at one of the accredited institutions, including one year within a training clinic. Once qualified, chiropractors must also complete post graduate training to continually keep up-to-date with current events and techniques in the healthcare profession.

What can Chiropractic help?
There is a large variety of joint and muscle conditions that we can help with and a report commissioned by the General Chiropractic Council in 2009 showed that there was moderate and high quality evidence that manual therapy (including manipulation, mobilisation and massage) could help with:

Acute and chronic low back pain

Shoulder girdle pain/dysfunction

Adhesive capsulitis

Tennis elbow

Hip osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis

Plantar fasciitis

Prevention of migraine

Cervicogenic (caused by neck problems) headache or dizziness

Extremity joint conditions

Acute/subacute neck pain

Chronic neck pain

In June 2009, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) released their guidelines for the early treatment and management of persistent or recurrent low back pain to healthcare professionals in the UK. The evidence was reviewed by a team comprising GPs, consultants and other personnel and included recommendations such as:

Providing patients with advice and information to promote self-management of their low back pain

Consider offering a course of manual therapy including spinal manipulation of up to 9 sessions over and up to 12 weeks

Consider offering a course of acupuncture needling comprising up to 10 sessions over a period of 12 weeks

Consider offering a structured exercise programme tailored to the individual.

Chiropractors not only specialise in spinal manipulation, but also offer many other ways to treat your pain, including: massage; exercise; and myofascial dry needling (a form of acupuncture). For more information on the NHS NICE guidelines click here .

What does the treatment involve?
Chiropractors use ‘manual therapy’, which consists of many different techniques but mainly ‘manipulation’ of the joints, typically the spine. Chiropractors train for many years to become experts in spinal manipulation where gentle, skilled and very quick impulses are applied to joints that are felt to be restricted in their movement. This helps the joint to move more freely, releases surrounding tension and at the same time can have beneficial physiological effects on the surrounding areas.
Sometimes you may feel a ‘click’ or ‘crack’. This is called ‘cavitation’ and occurs when a synovial joint expands rapidly to allow dissipation of the gases within. This is similar to when someone ‘clicks’ their knuckles and it is not the bones cracking!
Treatments are always tailored to your indivual needs and for more sensitive patients we willl often use more gentle techniques which are just as effective. We don’t always ‘crack backs’ and there are many different ways to get good results. These may include: dry needling (a form of acupuncture); mobilisation (repeated movements) of joints; traction; massage; stretching and specific exercises. We often treat children or adults up to 90 years old with fantastic benefits.

As well as the actual treatment to help get you out of pain and moving better, we are also trained to give general advice and support, whether it’s work, lifestyle or exercise. Usually as part of your long term management, specific exercises are given to help with flexibility and strength so that you can manage the problem yourself at home. We may suggest periodic check-ups or maintenance to help prevent a recurrence.

What happens at my first visit?
Your first visit will consist of:

Step 1: A Full Case History Step 2: Examination, Report and Treatment

You will be asked to fill out some information about your current problem and your past medical history. Your chiropractor will then spend some time going through this with you to help understand your complaint. You may be asked to change into a gown. We will then carry out a physical examination testing your nerves, muscles and joints. It may be necessary to examine other areas such as your abdomen, lungs or heart depending on your complaint.You will be told in clear, simple language about your diagnosis, its possible causes, and what can be done about it. This will include your treatment plan, the prognosis and what you should expect from your first treatment.

If necessary, we may refer you for further tests such as x-rays or MRIs.
If we feel that we cannot help you, we will refer you to an appropriate specialist.

Please note:
By regulation, all patients under the age of 16 must have a responsible adult present.

Gift Vouchers: Available to a value of your choice. Please contact the clinic for details.
Club/Team discounts: Treatment costs may be negotiated.
Businesses: Free back health talks are available. Staff treatment costs may be negotiable.
Please note:
In accordance with standard practice you may be charged for missed appointments unless 24 hours notice is given.

Chris Mallett -Click here

Podiatry & Chiropody

by etak84@gmail.com May 15, 2014

The human foot is a complicated structure composed of 26 bones, 16 joints, numerous ligaments and muscles.

On average, each one of us will take between 8,000 and 10,000 steps per day, hardly surprising therefore that much of the population will at some point experience a problem with their feet.

Andrew Booth , MChS, DPodM, HPC Registered, offers appointments for private based Chiropody/ Podiatry Service including the treatment of :

Nail Condtions. A wide range of nail conditions can be successfully and painlessly treated, often thickened nails are difficult for patients to treat themselves, fungal infections of the nails are extremely common and a wide range of preparations are available to help remove infection. One of the most problematic nail conditions we treat are those that seem to curl into the toe, (involuted nails) such nail conditions can be as a result of inheritance, inappropriate footwear, cutting the nails too short, whatever the cause the outcome is often the same, pain!!. Conservative regular treatment can be very successful, however on occasion the appropriate treatment option is to perform nail surgery during which the offending section of nail is removed and chemically treated to avoid nail re -growth.

Hard Skin/ Callus. Initially hard skin/callus forms in response to pressure, however when pressure becomes excessive , there is an increase in skin production and thus thickening of the skin on the foot known as callus or hard skin develops.

Corns . Are small localised areas of compressed thickened skin they are usually round in shape and can cause considerable pain and discomfort particularly when walking

Verrucae. Are warts that are found on the foot. Verruc ae may contain small black dots , they can appear as single or multiple infections and are often can confused with corns,( verrucae tend to be painful to pinch, corns are painful when direct pressure is applied and tend to occur on weight bearing areas of the foot)

Foot Function. Abnormal foot function is often the underlying cause for a whole host of potential lower limb problems. Ranging from callus and corns, in-growing nails, Metatarsalgia, Morton’s Neuroma, commonly occurring heel problems such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles Tendonopathy, and conditions affecting the lower leg e.g shin splints, knee , hip and lower back pain may well be associated with a particular foot type. A Biomechanical assessment of foot and lower limb function can be useful in helping to identify the causes of conditions mentioned above, orthotics or insoles if required, can help to alleviate painful foot and lower limb conditions, particularly when used in conjunction with supporting therapies carried out by Back and Body Care practitioners.

I also now run a weekly clinic specialising in the use of low level laser therapy.
Low level laser therapy helps to increase the speed of repair in acute injuries and also stimulates the body’s repair processes in cases of non-healing or chronic conditions. As a result LLLT can be used to help provide pain relief for a wide range of conditions for example:

Plantar Fasciitis, (heel pain), Achilles Tendonopathy, shin splints

Athletic and sports injury’s (used by Olympic athletes, and professional sporting clubs)

Ligamentous and muscular pain ( sprain’s acute and chronic)

Osteoarthritis,

Rheumatoid Arthritis

and numerous other conditions affecting the feet and lower limbs.

In addition to efficacy LLLT has the added advantage of being drug-free, pain-free, non-invasive, easily and quickly applied and has an excellent side effect profile. It is often less expensive than alternative treatments and has few contraindications.

Low level laser therapy is not harmful. Lasers used for tissue stimulation have insufficient strength to damage cells. Low Level Laser or Soft Lasers often use visible light – wavelengths in the region of 600 nm to 830 nm, around in the Red and Near Infrared Spectrum, which is totally safe and harmless to our organ tissues, cells or skin.

Testimonials:

” Feeling very fed up with this Plantar Fasciitis, having tried many different avenues and none helping to releif the pain. I was walking/ hobbling down the street in Newport to see a notice that said ‘Now treating Plantar Fasciitis with low level laser’, so i went straight in and booked an appointment. I booked a course of treatment and i could feel an improvement after each week. I am now walking around quite normal and feeling much better in myself, a very clever treatment ”

Sharon

” I would like to say how pleased I am with the results of the laser treatment on my foot. It is the first time anything has worked, and no side effects. My foot feels “quite normal” for the first time in years, and am pain free for longer between treatments ”

Mrs P Reid, Newport

“ After years of suffering with severe arthritis in both knees, following 5 weeks of treatment I am now sleeping through the night without pain, and have not taken painkillers for 3 weeks now, even my family have noticed that my walking has improved ”

Mrs L, Lilleshall

Wendy Palser- click here

Andrew Booth – Click here

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