Podiatry and Chiropractic

• Our mission is to provide you with personalised, high-quality care.  We are dedicated to improving and maintaining your health through preventative care and treating both acute and chronic diseases. 

• We offer full diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation for all your acute and chronic symptoms within the muscular skeletal system.
• We specialise in Biomechanics and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation, with 20 years extensive knowledge in dance injuries, Irish Dance and Ballet.
• Diagnostics

the[clinic] offers the latest diagnostic technology in order to treat your condition quickly and effectively. These include force plate, 3D scanning and diagnostic ultrasound. We also have a direct referral to pathway to both X-Ray and MRI

 Orthotics

• Orthotics are custom made devices that allow the foot to function correctly therefore achieving a firm foundation to the body in order to treat the presenting condition. 

Chiropody

the[clinic] offers a full chiropody service and diabetic footcare. 

Minor surgery

the[clinic] has a designated minor surgical suite to treat ingrown toe nails, and dermatlogical conditions in a sterile environment. 

Sports Massage

JOHN HOLTON

Hello I am John and I have been a massage therapist 18 years.  I offer sports and remedial massage sessions for muscle aches and pains, as well as a more relaxing Swedish massage to help you unwind.

REMEDIAL MASSAGE

This is an umbrella term for a wide range of soft tissue techniques that aim to improve posture and flexibility, relieve sore muscles, prevent and or manage injury and improve sports performance. 

SWEDISH MASSAGE

Swedish massage consists of a gentle, gliding pressure continuously applied along the upper and lower back, over your shoulders and arms, and legs.  The massage involves both the back and front sides of the body.

This massage session will cover all of the body's major muscle groups.

If you prefer, you can have just a relaxing back massage, which would last approximately 30 minutes.

The techniques that are used include:  effleurage or the smooth gliding movements meant to relax; petrissage, which means lifting, squeezing, wringing or kneading the muscle tissues; friction or the rubbing pressure created using the fingertips to target muscle stiffness; and tapotement, which is the rhythmic pounding that stimulates the tissues.

Questions often asked when should I see a Remedial Massage Therapist?

If you have pain or tightness in an area of your body and there is no sign of getting better on its own.

For tight or sore muscles.

Prevention or management of injury and/or improve your sports performance,

You are not sure about your posture and are looking for ways to improve.

If you have lower back pain, headaches or pain in any of your joints including neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees or ankles.

If you want to improve your flexibility.

If you are stretching and but feel like you are just not getting anywhere!

If getting someone else to loosen up your muscles for you rather than constantly having to stretch sounds like a great idea!

Techniques Include

Deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy

Joint mobilisations and myofascial release, assisted stretching

As a fully qualified fitness instructor I can also offer strengthening exercised and stretching techniques between appointments, to help speed up your recovery.

Chiropractic is a primary health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the functions of the nervous system and general health.

Chiropractic works by identifying the underlying cause of pain and correcting it, unlike painkilling drugs, which only address the symptoms. By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system where possible, chiropractors can play a major part in relieving discomfort, and any accompanying pain arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture and the everyday wear and tear that happens to all of us.

Chiropractic care offers a natural approach to the treatment of many common conditions which is proven to be safe and effective. The treatment is tailored to each patient’s age, condition and spinal needs. Chiropractic can provide a long-term solution, not just a quick, but temporary, fix.

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, with special emphasis on the spine. It emphasises manual therapy including spinal manipulation and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation as well as exercises and health and lifestyle counselling.
 

Chiropractic works by identifying the underlying cause of pain and correcting it, unlike painkilling drugs, which only address the symptoms. By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system where possible, chiropractors can play a major part in relieving discomfort, and any accompanying pain arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture and the everyday wear and tear that happens to all of us.

Chiropractors are regulated by statute by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) 

How does chiropractic work? 

Your spinal column is made up of 24 moveable vertebrae, the sacrum and the coccyx. The column houses the spinal cord through which nerves are transmitted to the rest of your body. Whilst the spinal column maintains the correct alignment, nerve information is passed accurately.

However, if any part of your spinal column becomes misaligned then a nerve may become impinged, compressed or stretched, distorting the information that passes along it. This can lead to pain, discomfort or restricted mobility.

A chiropractor manipulates the spine and joints of the body to realign the skeletal frame. This aims to restore normal alignment and motion which relieves the effects on joints, reduces muscles spasms and ensures nerve signals flow freely around the body. Chiropractors use their hands to make an ‘adjustment’ directly to the bones involved. The key to the success of the adjustments is the speed, dexterity and accuracy with which they are performed. Through these subtle adjustments, chiropractic treatment can relieve pain and provide a route to better health.