My Techniques and Methods

My extensive experience of over 20 years and continued study has enabled me to develop a unique treatment as a Medical Practitioner in the Muscular Skeletal field. This specialised technique, diagnosis and treatment, can be applied to the whole of the musculoskeletal system and restores normal function.

The technique that I specialise in is called STRAIN & COUNTERSTRAIN therapy which is based on Tender points and Acupuncture meridians and which involves no forceful movement, thus returning the muscles and joints to there normal position. Along with the normally accepted orthopaedic approach, this technique enables many more chronic conditions to be treated. It simply attempts to reverse the strain caused by the original injury, allowing the joints to relax, thus relieving the pain, correcting the problem and beginning the healing process more quickly. This technique does not involve cracking of the joints or any forceful movements. As I use clothes as a medium to feel for tender points, you don’t even have to undress!

Summary of Counterstrain Treatment Method

Find the tender point. Establish baseline tenderness assessment. Reduce the tenderness by placing the patient in a position of maximal comfort. Hold the position of maximal patient comfort for 90 seconds. Slowly return the patient to a neutral position. Re-test the tender point.
As an osteopath I can treat you for many more problems than you may be aware of.
I treat people of all ages from babies and children, pregnant women, young and middle aged people and the elderly.

Treatment can be given for both sudden injury problems & chronic conditions, such as arthritis and restless leg syndrome, spinal troubles and migraines to name just a few.

I can also treat people with sports or repetitive strain injuries. The quicker a problem is treated, the quicker the healing process can begin.

Headaches
Pelvic pain
Facial pain
Hip, thigh and knee problems
Whiplash injuries
Restless Leg Syndrome
Neck pain
Calf and shin problems
“Frozen” or stiff shoulders
Foot and ankle problems
“Tennis” or “Golfers elbow”
Arthritic pain and stiffness in joints
Wrist, and hand pain
Sports injuries
Back pain / Sciatica
Aches and pains in pregnancy
Disc problems

If you think that I may be able to help you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!