Useful Articles by Therapists

June 4th, 2013 by Ashley Wilson Massage

A foam roller is a very beneficial product and may become your new best friend! It will never replace the skills of a good massage therapist, however it will assist the work done in a regular massage therapy session. The benefits are much higher for sports people in order to aid recovery and so on, but that's not to say that an everyday working person would not also benefit. Self-treatment is always important in maintaining a healthy body.  Another way to get specific areas of tension is...

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February 28th, 2013 by Thierry Clerc

Welcome to another interesting health condition and how to address it in a holistic way. I hope you enjoy! What are haemorrhoids? Haemorrhoids, also known as "piles", are the result of swelling and protrusion of a group of veins, called the "venous plexus", which are located in and around the rectum. In summary, these are varicose (swollen) veins, located internally or externally to the anus. They can be painless, but sometimes, especially after stool, the swollen veins can trigger pain or...

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February 13th, 2013 by Katrina Wade MCSP

What are the common causes of bladder problems? Urinary incontinence is very common. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men experience problems at some time in their life.  Genuine stress incontinence is the commonest cause of urinary incontinence in women. Types of incontinence:

Stress Incontinence, when the bladder leaks if put under pressure, perhaps during strenuous activity or even a cough or a sneeze. Urge Incontinence, when there is a sudden need to go to the toilet and in the...

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September 16th, 2012 by Peter Hudson MGHT, MCMA Associate

Did you know that back pain became a way of life when humans started walking upright rather than on all fours. The vertebrae were never really designed to deal with walking upright. The majority of adults will experience back ache at some time and this usually occurs in the middle stages of life depending very much on their everyday lifestyle and leisure activities. Back aches and pains can be one of the main reasons for absenteeism from work. The body has a lot of work to do during the...

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July 28th, 2012 by Noemie Perkins MFHT

Have you ever considered calling on a specialised Reflexologist for conception, pregnancy, labour or post natal care but were never too sure of how exactly it might help you, how many treatments you would have to book and whether it would have beneficial effects... if any at all? This article is here to bring a bit more light on the matter.Reflexology for pre conception:Why? Preconception reflexology treatments will help in many ways those couples who are trying to...

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July 18th, 2012 by Vishal Kohli BAMS, PGPP, PGDKP

Imagine a sack of 10 kilos building up slowly in weight over you body and you had to carry it all over with you. It could reach sometimes to even 30 kilos or more where you are termed medically as Obese. This would most probably result in lack of energy and confidence, low self esteem, gastrointestinal disorders, making you more prone to systemic disorders like diabetes and heart ailments etc. Obesity a slow epidemic in UK:There has been a big increase in the proportion of the population who...

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June 28th, 2012 by Vishal Kohli BAMS, PGPP, PGDKP

Katibasti (Ayurvedic oil pool therapy) Kati Basti is a special treatment in which warm medicated oil is applied to the lower end of the vertebral region (one or multiple pools can be made of any shape), where it is pooled for a period of time. This treatment if needed can conclude with a massage of the entire back. A series of these treatments is a great alternative for manipulation, and amazingly beneficial for the below mentioned lower back conditions:

Disc bulge Slipped disc Sports...

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June 11th, 2012 by Vishal Kohli BAMS, PGPP, PGDKP

The word Abhyangam is a Sanskrit word, which literally means oil application all over the body. It is a programme where the prescribed oil is liberally applied using different strokes & oils as per the need of the body. The classical Ayurveda texts state that Abhyangam should be done by everybody, everyday, who desires good health & thus happiness. They also state two types of Abhyangam, one which is supposed to be done daily is the self massage with specific oils according to your...

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May 16th, 2012 by Teresa Carter-Johnson ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

The Alexander Technique is well known for helping with back ache and recent medical studies have proved that back ache can be significantly improved with a course of lessons. But why wait until you are in pain? A course of Alexander lessons will help to improve your posture and not only will you look better (rounded shoulders and a stoop are not attractive!) but also move better too.Improving the way that you use your body can have significant impact on your health by reducing tension and...

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April 3rd, 2012 by Nina Shah

What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese form of hands-on stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is based on the principle that we all have energy flowing through our bodies which sometimes becomes stuck or damaged. These blockages can be caused by physical illness, negative thinking or difficult experiences. Reiki aims to remove these blockages and to restore a healthy flow of energy. What does it involve? Reiki does not require the removal of clothing. You will either lie...

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