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

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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!

 

 

Pills Are Not Always Necessary

Your doctor may well give you pills to treat your ache, pain or muscular injury and sometimes they are effective. But often when you stop taking the pills – the pain returns. An osteopath won’t give you pills, but may well cure your pain. Why not take your pain to an osteopath?

 

First Appointment? No Need for Nerves

You may be nervous about your first visit but there really is no need. Our osteopaths are primary health care providers & highly skilled. They use various gentle techniques according to your particular condition including:

• Deep Tissue Massage                    
• Soft Tissue Stretching
• Mobilisation
• Manipulation
• Ultra Sound
• Cranial
• K Taping (if necessary)
• Home exercises

All new patients are asked to complete a simple personal history form. Your osteopath needs to know about any previous medical problems, current medication and of course, most importantly, details of the condition that you need help with now.

During your initial consultation your osteopath will:

• Spend time getting to know you & your medical history
• Perform a comprehensive medical examination
• Ask you to perform some simple movements
• Discuss diagnosis & treatment options with you
• Appropriate treatment begins
• Arrange private specialist investigations if necessary ie MRI or X rays

If you would prefer please feel free to bring a friend or family member for moral support. However many, now pain-free patients, often wonder why they left it so long to get treatment!

Book Now on 01375 678877     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!!

 

Relax!! You’ll Wonder Why You Left It So Long!

Your First Osteopathy Appointment:  All new patients are asked to complete a simple personal history form. Your osteopath needs to know about any previous medical problems, current medication and of course, most importantly, details of the condition that you need help with now.

During the initial consultation your osteopath will spend time getting to know you and will perform a comprehensive examination, using various orthopaedic, neurological and medical techniques to help determine the origin of pain. Your osteopath will then decide upon the most effective treatment, if necessary, for your condition.

Osteopathic treatment involves manual techniques such as deep tissue massage, soft tissue stretching, mobilisation, and manipulation and sometimes ultra sound. This helps reduce excessive scar formation, reduce pain, improve elasticity and mobility of muscles, joints, and spine. Depending on your condition you may be given home exercises to do to increase your strength and flexibility. If necessary and only with your permission your osteopath will refer you to your GP or an Orthopaedic Consultant.

Our osteopaths appreciate that a first time visit for treatment may be daunting but please be reassured – there may be some soreness after but usually no more than after physical exercise. If you would prefer please feel free to bring a friend or family member for moral support. However many, now pain-free patients, often wonder why they left it so long to get treatment! 

It is difficult to predict how many appointments you may need but as a general rule, acute conditions may need only 2-3 treatments, whilst long standing, chronic conditions may need longer. Some patients find it beneficial to pop in for an MOT once in a while to help maintain optimum fitness.

Call our clinics at any time for more information:     

Benfleet 01268 774249     Thurrock  01375 678877