CONDITIONS TREATED
I treat all types of chronic and acute pain, including the treatment of sports-related injuries.
By looking at the whole person and not just the site of a specific injury I am able to develop a highly effective treatment strategy which can bring about rapid and lasting relief, often avoiding the need for surgery or other more invasive procedures.
Some of the most common symptoms people seek help with are
- Muscle strain
- Joint injuries
- Sciatica & leg pain
- Frozen shoulder and arm & shoulder pain and stiffness
- Tennis elbow
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Neck pain & stiffness
- Lumbago & back ache
- Migraine
- Post-operative pain, including Caesarian section
- Insomnia & infertility
As well as pain and injury treatment, I can help relieve digestive and respiratory problems, menstrual pain and stress-related conditions. By stimulating the body’s own healing processes acupuncture and shiatsu can provide a kick start and support you on your road to recovery.
My approach means that the specific named condition is less relevant than the pattern of symptoms presented by each individual.
Often people don’t really know what’s wrong but they feel generally stiff and suffer from constant aches and pains. This is particularly common at the time of changing seasons, when our bodies struggle to adapt to changing temperatures and humidity. I would always advise people to consult a medical practitioner if you have an unexplained symptom that doesn’t seem to be going away or is getting worse. But often there is nothing specific to be found and for many non life-threatening conditions you may be sent home with a box of painkillers or offered a cortisone injection. Or you may be told that the only option is an operation.
In situations like this I can often help restore your body to a healthy and pain free condition, in many cases ultimately avoidng the need for surgery and all its long-term implications.
I don’t treat people looking for a way to stop smoking or lose weight.