Treatments

All types of musculoskeletal problems are dealt with including shoulder/ hip/ knee problems, sports injuries, spinal problems and the like.

Specific tests are carried out on the joints and muscles in order to correctly diagnose the problem. The case histories give some examples.

Treatment to the joints and muscles, aiming to realign, improve posture and function are carried out. My techniques include massage, joint and spinal mobilisation/manipulation, trigger point soft tissue release, exercises and ultra sound.

Case History: Headaches

A 46 year old man had been experiencing severe headaches on a daily basis for several months. He was taking strong pain killing drugs to help him cope.

He attended for two sessions of treatment and the problem was found to be originating from the neck area. He received treatment of massage, vertebral mobilisation, trigger point muscle relaxation and stretching exercises. He was also shown the trigger point therapy to help him treat himself at home.

At his next appointment he reported that he had not had a full blown headache since the treatment, as he implemented the techniques he had been shown, and when he got the first sign of the onset, he was successful in preventing the pain from escalating.

Some of the problems we can treat

Plus: work-related over use injuries and rehabilitation after surgery, eg: knee or hip replacements.

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Joyce Charlton t/a Allen Valleys Physiotherapy Studio 4, Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place Allendale, NE47 9BD U.K. work 01434 618423 http://www.allenvalleysphysiotherapy.co.uk