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The use of manipulation has been around since ancient times,
and has its origins in the art of bone setting. Manipulative Therapists work
with the bones, muscles and connective tissue using their hands to diagnose and
treat abnormalities of structure and function.
Aims of Manipulative Therapy:
- to relieve pain.
Though protective, we may well be able to reduce or
eliminate the pain that is interfering with your life. We will want to discover
the cause of your pain so will need to know about your general health and
medical history. We will then examine you for mechanical imbalances causing or
interfering with your structure. Painful conditions from back pain,
neck pain, joint pain, arthritic pain, sciatica to headaches are all commonly
treated successfully with Manipulative Therapy
- to reduce muscle spasm and improve mobility.
None of us want to stiffen
up!
- to restore a healthy structure
which is essential to avoid chronic
conditions developing and to keep in peak condition. If your structure is faulty
- like the foundations of a house - it will affect everything. This is why
Manipulative Therapy is so good for so many conditions
- to reduce inflammation and slow down degeneration.
Treatment boosts
circulation that tends to slow down with time
- to restore health.
People suffering from conditions such as asthma and
other respiratory problems, M.E. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Irritable Bowel
Syndrome, abdominal pain and other problems have benefited from Manipulative
Therapy treatment
- to assist with the health problems of all ages and occupations.
We treat
babies, children of all ages, mums and mums-to-be, dads, workers (many problems
are related to work), teenagers, school and college students, grandparents,
athletes and sports people.... The list is endless.
Manipulative Therapists understand about muscles - often the
most ignored part of the body and realise that mental, physical and
emotional stresses often contribute to injuries by affecting the muscles.
We use a variety of 'Manipulative Therapy' techniques some
may cause clicking sounds, others are more like stretching and specially applied
movements.
Conditions most often treated and helped: Back Pain, Frozen
Shoulder, M.E. (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Migraine, Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Muscle Strains, Tennis Elbow, golfer’s Elbow,
‘Tilted Pelvis’, ‘Sciatica’, Arthritis, Asthma and other respiratory
disorders. When the structure is out of balance, any system of the body can be
affected by the compromised blood supply, drainage and nerve supply. Sciatica is
very often due to a tilted pelvis and lots of painful muscle spasm.
For details on a therapist in your area see the Directory
of Therapists.
INFO ON MANIPULATIVE THERAPY COURSE
Manipulative Therapists are trained at Scottish Massage
Schools to the Standards that were formerly required by Osteopathy before
legislation occurred, stating that all osteopathic training must be to a degree
standard.
Training in Manipulative Therapy is a wonderful opportunity
for the serious therapist who wants to learn this art and yet cannot commit to a
full degree programme.
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