Spinal Therapy
What is Spinal Therapy?
Spinal Therapy is gentle manipulation of the joints, therapeutic massage and lifestyle advice related to use of the body during work and leisure activities.
When the body is subjected to trauma, such as through accident or injury, aches and pains may develop in joints and muscles. Stress and emotional disturbances, poor posture, repetitive actions and remaining in the same position for prolonged periods, as may occur during work, or leisure activities, can also cause the same problem.
What happens is that skeletal misalignments occur, this is where the bones have moved out of their correct alignment and in so doing may have caused nerve disturbance, possibly leading to a whole number of neurological or muscular symptoms which show themselves as pain or dis-ease. These misalignments can occur in the vertebral column, or anywhere in the skeleton.
How does it work?
Our Spinal therapist Sue will assess the position of the bones within your body; she will then re-align them as required with a series of light adjustments which are applied with speed and minimal contact. Correct alignment should remove the nerve disturbance allowing the nerve to recover and so function properly, thus allowing healing to take place. Correct alignment will also allow improved joint mobility, this will help to maintain nerve function and the general well being of the body as a whole, resulting in the removal of pain and dis-ease. This is followed by up to 10 minutes of therapeutic massage as required, where Sue will work into areas of muscle that have become tight and knotted. This will allow the muscles to relax giving the bones a greater chance of remaining in their correct alignment, it will also create a sense of release and well being.
What can it help?
Whilst the most commonly treated problem is back pain, Spinal Therapy may treat many other problems, such as sciatic pain, sports injuries, neck and shoulder problems including whiplash and headaches, it can also help reduce the pain caused by degenerative problems such as arthritis. The gentle nature of this treatment means that it is suitable for people of all ages, including babies, pregnant women and the elderly. What to expect from your first treatment A detailed case history will be taken which will include questions about any accidents or operations you have had, as well as your work history and the kind of leisure activities you have taken part in. This will help in the assessment of your problem and will enable your treatment to be personalised in order to get the best results for you as an individual, as part of this you will receive advice on how best to use your body during your day to day activities. After your treatment, you may be given some stretches or exercises that will help the progression of your recovery.
How many sessions will you need?
After your first treatment, a follow-up is always recommended to check your progress and how you responded to the treatment. After this it will depend on various factors such as your age, how long you have had the problem and the nature of your condition. Generally the older you are, the longer things take to heal, a chronic pain will take longer to resolve than something of more recent occurrence and complex traumatic pain can take longer to resolve than simple mechanical pain.
As a guide, it can take between two and eight sessions which would be spaced weekly initially and then with longer spells between them as you progress.
How will you feel after your treatment?
Most people have a general feeling of well being after the treatment, however it is quite common to feel a little stiff and tired for a day or so. After this you should begin to notice some improvement in your symptoms and this will increase with each treatment. After your treatment you should try to take it easy for a couple of days if possible and avoid strenuous activity. This gives your body the chance to allow the adjustments to settle and do their job. You should try and drink plenty of water too as this will help to flush away any toxins from your system and so aid the healing process.
About Sue
Sue did her training at the McTimoney College of Chiropractic and was a practicing chiropractor for seven years.
Now though, she no longer practices as a chiropractor, instead she has chosen to register with the Association of Osteomyologists and practices as a Spinal Therapist.
She combines her knowledge and skills acquired at the McTimoney College with new skills acquired in Swedish Body Massage, to provide a treatment that is beneficial to both joints and muscles.
ALL OUR PRACTITIONERS ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND INSURED
Practitioner
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| Sue Corston |
| Spinal Therapy | Duration | Adults | Child 0-12 |
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First Appointment |
90-75mins |
£56 |
£33 |
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Follow-ups
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45-30mins | £38 | £18 |
Prices correct at time of publishing Jan 2009 *Children under 12 years old / babies.
