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SLM Bodywork for Back Pain
We are now studying an outstanding therapy called SLM.
This involves whole body treatment to treat chronic Back
Pain. As the body compensates to shy away from pain, other
areas become tight and imbalanced.
We are moving towards offering all our clients this form
of treatment as it is so successful. Visit the SLM
site for more information.
Following a detailed consultation, you will be required
to strip down to underwear so we can visually check for
any muscular imbalances and postural problems. You will
then lay face down on the couch so we can check your leg
length. A towel is then placed over your pelvic area but
no other modesty covering is used.
We then apply either hot towels or hot packs to the upper
body for 5 minutes to soften the tissues. On removing
the heat, we begin the massage section of the treatment.
This will entail working in a clockwise fashion around
the back and then the legs several times. When we detect
stubborn areas, long compressions and sweeps will be applied
to that area. You will then turn face upwards and the
treatment will continue to the upper body and fronts of
legs. Obviously, females will be covered with modesty
towels at this stage.
Due to the fact that treatment doesn't linger on specific
areas, muscular soreness is limited although you may feel
some discomfort the next day. Other side effects can be
tiredness and thirst.
We will provide you with information on home care and
any exercises we feel will help.
The full SLM session will take approximately 75 mins
and costs £40.
Sports Injury Therapy
The mode of treatment given for sports and recreational
injuries will depend on the type, age and location of
the injury . We will utilise Ultrasound, heat, ice, stretching,
soft tissue manipulation and massage.
Some of the injuries we deal with include;
Calf/Hamstring strains
Ligament sprains
Sciatic and Hip pain
Back, neck and Shoulder pain
Whiplash
Frozen Shoulder
Sessions are for 45 minutes and cost £30
Rehabilitation
Following your injury treatment, you will then need to
go through a period of rehabilitation to ensure no reoccurrence
and you do not return to activity too soon.
This will take the form of various exercises ranging from
free weights, body weight exercises, resistance bands
and coordination. We will also use our Pilates experience
to strengthen core muscles and work on flexibility.
Sessions are for 55 minutes and cost £30
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