Common Ailments
Osteopathy & irritable bowel syndrome
As a sufferer of IBS, you probably already know the pain, discomfort & symptoms of this common complaint.
Although not scientifically proven, some patients have found some relief following osteopathic treatment. The gentle soft tissue techniques can often help relieve the pain associated with colon spasms and can help to treat the constipation, a common symptom with IBS.
As osteopathy is a holistic therapy, your osteopath may look at the spinal segments associated with nerve supply to the digestive tract and may also be able to treat any problems that may occur with the ‘dragging’ on other musculo-skeletal structures secondary to constipation.
Asthma
Asthma, often more severe in children, can lead to other symptoms later in life due to the altered breathing mechanics and reliability on smaller structures not designed to take this extra workload.
Frequently, asthmatics use smaller accessory muscles for breathing and the diaphragm often ‘forgotten’ by the sub-conscious.
Osteopathy may often help improve rib and diaphragm mechanics, at the same time releasing tension in the overused ‘accessory’ muscles and helping improve posture and secondary symptoms such as headaches.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis is a common cause of facial pain headaches and dizziness.
As long as there is no underlying infection, only inflammation, an osteopath could use gentle soft tissue and mobilisation techniques to drain the superficial sinuses, giving relief from this often debilitating condition.
You may also be shown techniques to use at home to keep the sinuses ‘freely moving’ as possible.
Acupuncture & Common Ailments
Acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that has been practised for thousands of years in China and other Eastern Countries. The principle aim of traditional acupuncture is to treat the whole person to restore the body’s natural equilibrium focusing on all aspects of wellbeing; physical, mental and emotional.
Needles are inserted into energy pathways called meridians which flow through the body to influence qi (the body’s own vital energy) with aim of stimulating the body’s own healing response to restore its natural balance.
It is suitable for all ages, including babies and children; it is a safe, effective and a holistic treatment which can be used alongside conventional western medicine.
-
Commonly Treated Conditions
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Bell’s Palsy
- Chemotherapy side effects
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chrons’s Disease
- Colds/Flus
- Constipation/Diarrhoea
- Cough/Bronchitis
- Depression
- Dermatitis
- Diabetes
- Earache
- Eczema
- Facial rejuvenation acupuncture FRA
- Fatigue/tiredness
- Hayfever
- Headaches & Migraines
- Herpes
- High blood pressure
- insomnia
- Irritable bowel syndrome I.B.S.
- Meniere Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Nausea /vomiting
- Palpitations
- Psoriasis
- Post viral fatigue
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Stress/tension
- Stroke
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
Other techniques maybe used in addition to acupuncture:
Moxibustion - a dried herb called mugwort is burnt to heat needles or directly used onto acupuncture points on the skin. Moxibustion has an influence on qi of the body and the ability to circulate qi and blood and warm any cold conditions.
Cupping- a vacuum in created in glass cups which are then placed onto the skin which has been pre-oiled, usually the back, this therapy is designed to draw toxins to the surface, increase circulation, relieve muscle tightness and tension. It is also used for respiratory conditions such as bronchitis.
Electro-acupuncture - clips are attached to needles and then connected to a machine that produces small electrical currents. It can have a long lasting effect on pain and inflammation.
Massage
The Benefits Of Massage
What exactly are the benefits of receiving massage or bodywork treatments? Useful for all of the conditions listed below and more, massage can:
- Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
- Assist with shorter, easier labour for expectant mothers and shorten maternity hospital stays.
- Ease medication dependence.
- Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defence system.
- Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
- Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
- Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
- Increase joint flexibility.
- Lessen depression and anxiety.
- Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
- Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
- Reduce post surgery adhesions and swelling.
- Reduce spasms and cramping.
- Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
- Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
- Relieve migraine pain.
Homeopathy
Some of the most commonly treated conditions are:
- Asthma
- Coughs and colds
- Cystitis
- Eczem
- Hayfever
- Headaches and migraines
- Influenza
- IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- Rhinitis
- Thrush
- Food intolerances and airborne sensitivities that may affect the above can be tested and treated with homeopathic desensitisation.
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- PMT and menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, irritability) general hormonal problems. (These can be tested and treated with remedies to bring back a hormonal balance.)
Homeopathy is also effective when used in conjunction with osteopathy, cranial osteopathy and acupuncture, patients are usually found to need less treatments overall and to recover quicker.
There are many useful Homeopathic remedies for travelling abroad and for travel sickness. Remedy kits for travel, pregnancy and for common childhood ailments are available.
