Not Just for Bad Backs

Although osteopaths are renowned for the treatment of bad backs it is a common misconception that this is the only medical problem they treat. Indeed osteopathy successfully treats a variety of painful conditions – here’s a more comprehensive, but not definitive list.

If you’re suffering with an ache, pain or injury and fed up popping pain killers why not come to one of our clinics in Thurrock or Benfleet for a Diagnostic Assessment to find out what’s going on? We work in conjunction with a skilled team of practitioners including a Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist & Sports Massage specialist.

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Diagnostic Assessment £20

 

Looking After Mum

OSTEOPATHY – POST PREGNANCY

Why see an Osteopath after the birth of your child?

Pregnancy and birth places stress on a women’s body, stretching ligaments and joints. Treatment by an osteopath can help restore the body’s balance, removing tension and assisting new mothers cope with broken sleep and breastfeeding. By realigning the spine and pelvis, Osteopaths can also help restore circulation.  There is a growing trend for midwives to recommend a visit to an osteopath for both mum and new baby.

Common Post Natal complaints treated by Osteopaths are:

Coccyx and Sacro-illiac Joint pain is a result of changes in ligaments during childbirth. As the baby passes through the pelvis it causes warping and stretching of the coccyx and the sacro illiac joint which can damage the joint. This condition, if not treated, can deteriorate due to increased pressure on the joint when lifting and carrying baby post birth.

Pubic-symphisis joint pain occurs when the front of the pubic bone will open, or is stretched during childbirth. This causes sharp pain and if not treated may lead to an altered pelvis and pelvic mechanics, producing pain in the pelvis and lower back.

Back pain results from carrying heavy loads like baby capsules; and even your baby and the mandatory carry-all crammed with a child’s never ending list of  “accessories”.

Neck and shoulder pain may result from incorrect posture during breast feeding.

The sacrum, consisting of the lower vertebrae of the spine, needs to swing out of the way during the birth and may not return to a balanced position between the pelvic bones.  This may lead to lower back pain and sciatic pain, and alter the spinal curves of the upper back.

How can you help your body to recover?

• Sleep: If you are feeling tired and sleep deprived, sleep when your baby sleeps. This will assist in your recovery and ability to handle stress and remain calm.
• Drink lots of water and eat nutritious meals. This keeps your strength up, and increases the body’s ability to provide breast milk and cope with fatigue and lack of sleep.
• Do pelvic floor exercises. The sooner you do these after birth the better, as they rebalance the pelvis, and assist bladder control.
• Start light exercise. No matter how tired you feel, a little light exercise will make you feel better so push yourself to reap the benefits of movement. Try yoga, walking or swimming. These activities will improve general blood circulation, stretch the muscles and improve general well being.

ENJOY THOSE PRECIOUS MOMENTS WITH YOUR BABY

 

 

Helping to Manage Your Pain

At Cedar Hall Clinics in Benfllet & Thurrock, Essex we offer YOU the best available health care for the treatment of pain and discomfort. Our aim is to get you back to mobility and back to enjoying life as soon as possible! With clinics in Stanford le Hope and Benfleet, Essex you usually wouldn’t need to wait for an appointment.

Meet our team of skilled practitioners

The range of therapies on offer include Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Sports Therapy, Spinal Manipulation Therapy, Sports Massage, Rehabilitation, and Homeopathy. Free assessments are also available.

All our practitioners are highly skilled and will discuss a treatment plan with you prior to your first appointment. We often work very closely with GPs, Consultants, midwives and other health care professionals. We can also liaise with your personal trainer. You can book an appointment on-line, in person or by phone – 01375 678877 for our Stanford le Hope practice and 01268 774249 for Benfleet

 

Just for Backs – Right?

Wrong!

This is a popular misconception that Osteopaths only treat bad backs when in fact we treat any area of the body including the joints and the soft tissue – i.e. the muscles, ligaments, nerve supply and tendons. The below list of conditions treated by our Osteopaths may well surprise you!

Osteopathy is best known for the treatment of painful problems such as:

• Back & Neck pain
• Sciatica
• Headaches
• Joint pain
• Sports Injuries
• Frozen Shoulder
• Rheumatic pain
• Cramp
• Foot/Ankle Pain
• Hand/Elbow Pain
• Work or Recreational strains
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscle Spasm

However.. osteopathy can also be effective in managing other conditions such as:

• Arthritic conditions
• Neuralgia
• Tennis Elbow
• Digestive problems
• Circulatory problems
• Osteoarthritis of the hip/knee

And did you know that at Cedar Hall Clinics we treat pain & discomfort in all ages? From new born to well beyond retirement. From pregnant mums to growing toddlers. From weekend warriors to elite athletes. From desk bound office workers  to manual labourers. From active keep fitters to couch potatoes. From those suffering minor stresses & strains of modern living to those recovering from surgery or injury.

See our website www.cedarhallclinics.co.uk 

Book on line or by phone. Thurrock: 01375 678877  Benfleet: 01268 774249

 

Osteopathy Works

A large number of new patients are recommended by word of mouth & we treat a variety of painful conditions. Our reputation is based on patient experience which is very important to us. Recommendations also come from local GPs, midwives, personal trainers & hospital consultants. Our free assessments give you a chance to decide if Osteopathy is right for you with no obligation and no signing up for a specific number of appointments. If a couple of sessions is all you need – we’re happy!

 

 

More Pain Relief Options

Due to popular demand our Thurrock practice has introduced two extra pain relief clinics for Osteopathy and Acupuncture. Catering particularly for local workers & commuters the clinics are from 4pm – 8pm every Tuesday. These clinics are in addition to those operating already on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Stanford le Hope, Essex.

Appointments can be made on-line, by phone, via our Facebook page or in person at 13 King’s Parade, King St, Stanford le Hope, SS17 0HR

 

We Like to say Goodbye

You’re always welcome at our clinics but we are always pleased to say farewell. It means that you’ve fully recovered from your ache, pain or injury! You always have the reassurance that should ache,pain or injury strike again, for whatever reason, Cedar Hall Clinics are here to help with our team of highly skilled Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy & Sports Injury practitioners.

cedarhallclinics.co.uk

www.cedarhallclinics.co.uk

 

Not Just for Bad Backs

Although osteopaths are renowned for the treatment of bad backs it is a common misconception that this is the only medical problem they treat. Indeed osteopathy successfully treats a variety of painful conditions – here’s a more comprehensive, but not definitive list.

http://www.cedarhallclinics.co.uk/

 

 

Autumnal Aches

The weeks are hurtling by and we are now firmly into the Autumn period with more wet & windy weather predicted. It’s the time of year when we might start to notice our aches & pains that little bit more, so if you’ve got a niggle or even something more acute & painful come for a FREE assessment. You could be on the road to recovery before you know it!!

 

Understanding Sciatica

SCIATICA – WHAT IS IT?

The sciatic nerve is the longest and largest nerve in the body. It travels from your lower back through your hip and buttock and down your leg where it divides into two branches at the knee. Each leg has its own sciatic nerve that travels from your lower back through your buttock and hip then down your leg where it divides into two branches at the knee to your foot.

Symptoms can include pain such as:

• Cramping
• Burning
• Shooting sensations in the hip and thigh
• The pain can extend all the way to the foot and toes.
• Instead of pain some experience a numb and weak feeling in the parts of their leg where it hurts.
• An uncommon situation is disruption of bowel and bladder control or numbness to your genitals. This could indicate serious damage to the nerve and requires immediate medical attention.

The pain can be shooting,  often described by sufferers as an electric shock.  Or it can present as a burning, tingling or dead leg feeling. The symptoms can be intermittent or continuous and some people have the above symptoms in different parts of their leg.

Simple movements such as coughing, bending, or squatting, all of which put pressure on the nerve, can aggravate these symptoms. For some people the pain from sciatica can be severe and debilitating. For others the pain can be infrequent and irritating but always has the potential to get worse.

Causes of Sciatica

v     Herniated or “slipped” disc

v     Spinal Stenosis – a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back

v     Piriformis syndrome – causes the piriformis muscle that runs directly above  the sciatic nerve to tighten or go into spasm

v     Spondylothesis – a condition when one vertebra slips forward over another

v     Pregnancy

v     Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis or Osteophytes (Bone Spurs) – caused by  process of arthritis

v     Trauma

v     Tumour (rarely)

Sciatica is one of the most common conditions treated by osteopaths who use the most appropriate techniques to encourage relaxation of contracted muscles and realignment of the spine.

Osteopathy has proved to be very effective in the treatment of sciatic pain.