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Chiropractic
Chiropractic was founded in 1895 when its founder, Daniel David Palmer, from Iowa ‘adjusted’ the spine of a deaf janitor and claimed to restore his hearing. Spinal manipulation was not an unknown treatment in 1895, and Palmer never claimed to be the first to use manipulation for the cure of disease. He did claim, however, to be the first to use specific contacts as short-leverage points for making more specific spinal ‘adjustments’. At this very early stage the whole focus of chiropractic was manipulating the joints of the spine, as it was seen as the root of many problems.
Like all things Chiropractic has evolved over the years and is now an evidence based medical profession requiring all practicing chiropractors to regularly attend training to stay up to date with the latest research and best treatment modalities. Where it was once entirely spinal focussed now Chiropractors treat all areas of the body. Back pain and neck pain would certainly be considered the most common reasons people seek a Chiropractor, however they now treat all areas of the body from ankle, elbow, shoulder injuries and so the list goes on.
Chiropractors and Osteopaths tend to be renowned for ‘clicking’ which would be manipulation, however this is just one treatment tool and it isn’t always warranted or used. In general, it is fair to say that the major difference in approach is that Chiropractors and Osteopaths tend to think joint first then muscle, whereas Physiotherapists will think muscle first then joint.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy was founded in the late 1800s by physician and surgeon Andrew Taylor Still in Kirksville, Missouri. The son of a surgeon, Still soon discovered that in order to achieve the highest possible form of health, all parts of the body should work together harmoniously. His goal was to restore the body to optimum health with minimal surgery and medicine, influenced in part by the realisation that medical treatments of that time were largely ineffective and, in some cases, harmful. Over time, he treated patients with a wide range of conditions, from dysentery to sciatica and arthritis, with varying results he gained a reputation as an effective practitioner. In essence Osteopathy was a more holistic approach looking at the whole body and not specifically spinal focussed like chiropractic.
Just like Chiropractic, Osteopaths are degree qualified and are required to complete regular training to ensure they are able to offer the best and latest treatment methods to all patients.
Physiotherapy
The earliest documented origins of actual physiotherapy as a professional group date back to Per Henrik Ling ‘Father of Swedish Gymnastics’ who founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG) in 1813 for massage, manipulation, and exercise. Treatment through the 1940s primarily consisted of exercise, massage, and traction. Physiotherapists can also manipulate like a Chiropractor or an Osteopath however this wouldn’t be covered within their initial qualification. It is also important to state that there are many arms of Physiotherapy beyond what we all think of, such as Respiratory Physio, or Neuro Physio.
Massage
Sports Massage
We often say that as a therapy, sports massage as a title is highly deceiving as fundamentally you don’t need to be playing sport or to have a sports injury to have a sports massage. When we compare sports massage to general massage there are a few key differences, the main one is pressure. Generally speaking a sports massage is focussed on working on the muscles to elicit change which often involves increased pressure. If we compare this to general massage the pressure will be slightly less as the focus is on relaxing the muscles and you! Sports massage is also great for those muscular niggles that could come from working from home at the dining room table or from hitting the gym. All in all, it is a treatment for all that is specific to your needs.
Sports Therapy
As defined by the society of Sports Therapists, “Sports Therapy is an aspect of healthcare that is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of the patient back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and sports specific fitness, regardless of age and ability.” Essentially a Sports Therapist uses hands on treatment methods to help patients recover from injury, alongside prescriptive exercises to restore optimum function.
Crucially it isn’t just for Sports people, Georgie’s skillset enables her to help treat a number of injuries and manage patients through the recovery process. Combined with her Pilates background and further training in Scar Massage it makes Georgie a huge asset to the team here at The Health Hub.
Pilates
As a clinic we only offer 1:1 Pilates this allows for us to tailor a program to you. We also offer a Core Scanning Service using our Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner which produces a live image of your core activation. From this assessment, you will understand more about your core and realise what activating it should feel like, giving you the confidence that you are doing it correctly.
Reflexology
Hot Stones Massage
Indian Head Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Scar Massage
Scar massage is a common method used to help remodel scar tissue that has developed after an injury. Scar massage will help to to hydrate and smooth your scar as well as reducing pain and itchiness. It will help promote the circulatory and lymphatic systems around the area to boost healing. Some examples of patients that have had success with scar treatment are: C section scars, hysterectomy, mastectomy, knee replacement, hip replacement to name a few.
Following your consultation and assessment your treatment will be tailored to focus on areas of tightness and tension around your scar and the underlying fascia, muscles and any fibrotic tissue. You will also be given advice on how to care for your scar at home and any products that may facilitate this.
C section scar massage and abdominal rehabilitation
This can begin 10 weeks post surgery and will help to restore movement through your scar and connect with the abdominals again. This can be combined with our Core Scanning Service where we use our Diagnostic Ultrasound Scanner which produces a live image of your core activation. From this assessment, you will understand more about your core and realise what activating it should feel like, giving you the confidence that you are doing it correctly. From here a postnatal exercise program can begin to get you stronger and able to cope with the growing demands of your baby. This is an invaluable part of your recovery postpartum and will help you return to exercise with the confidence that your body is strong from inside to out.
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