Sayer Clinics Newsletter

Sayer Clinics Advice on Low Back Pain

michael — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:25:29 +0000

In the UK a third of the population are suffering with back pain and up to 80% of the adult population will suffer significant back pain at some time in their life.

Back pain may be referred to the hip, groin, buttocks, the leg and foot as sciatica .The main causes of most low back pain are muscular weakness and postural strain due to being overweight, sitting too much, lack of exercise, unequal leg-length, trauma or over-exercise. Sometimes it is the cushion between the bones (intervertebral disc) which bulges (herniates) and compresses spinal nerves.

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Thumper Mini Pro 2 Massager

michael — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:23:24 +0000

Sayer are now a Thumper supplier so you can order your Mini Pro 2 by calling Ines on 020 7937 8978 or emailing ines@sayerclinics.co.uk.

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What Can be Treated with Medical Acupuncture?

michael — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 18:09:39 +0000

Acupuncture is often associated with pain control, but has much broader applications.

The World Health Organization recognises the use of acupuncture in the treatment of over 40 medical problems, including:

Digestive disorders: reflux, indigestion, gastritis and hyper-acidity, irritable bowel syndrome, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhoea.
Respiratory disorders, allergies, sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.
Neurological and muscular disorders: fibromyalgia, headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel and other forms of tendonitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, sports injuries.
Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems including infertility, pelvic, sacral and coccyx pain
Psycho-Emotional & Neurological Disorders: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorders, Addiction, Insomnia, Migraines and Tension Headaches, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Fertility and conception Disorders, Prenatal and Post-partum care, PMS, Menstrual Disorders & Menopausal symptoms.
Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension, stress and emotional conditions.

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Sayer Clinic advice for a healthier back

michael — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:04:32 +0000

Following any period of prolonged inactivity, gradually start regular low-impact exercise. Walking, swimming or cycling 30 minutes a day will increase muscle strength and flexibility. Pilates and Tai Chi can also help stretch and strengthen muscles and improve posture. Ask your chiropractor for a list of low-impact exercises designed to strengthen lower back and abdominal muscles.

Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. When standing, keep your weight balanced on your feet without most of your weight on your heels. Your back supports weight best when spinal curvatures are reduced.

Sit in a chair with good lumbar support and proper position and height for the task. Keep your chest up and don’t poke your head forward. Change sitting positions often and periodically walk around the office or gently stretch to relieve tension. Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.

Sleep on your side or back to reduce excessive twisting in your spine. Ideally sleep on a fairly firm mattress.

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What is a chronic tension headache?

michael — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:18:12 +0000

Cervicogenic or chronic tension headache is the most common headache, originating in the upper neck due to mechanical dysfunction and chronic hypomobility or fixation of the occipital area and cervical joints irritating the nerves (C1-C3), ligaments and muscles.

Cervical spondylosis, arthrosis, trigger points in the cervical and shoulder muscles and poor posture and neck position during work or sleep can be causative.

Pain starts in the occipital region at the base of the skull and spreads around to the forehead, temple and eye. Intensity fluctuates from mild or moderate to severe and can occur daily and be worsened by head and neck movement.

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Tennis and Golfers Elbow

michael — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:14:32 +0000

Tennis Elbow (or lateral epicondylitis) affects nearly half of all tennis players at some point. Tennis actually account for less than 5 percent of all reported cases.

Golfer’s Elbow (or medial epicondylitis) is similar to tennis elbow but pain and tenderness are felt on the inside (medial aspect) of the elbow, on or around the joint’s bony prominence.

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What is Frozen Shoulder?

michael — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:25:16 +0000

Frozen shoulder or ‘adhesive capsulitis’ is a condition which affects shoulder joint mobility with stiffness and pain and occurs usually between the ages of 40 and 60. Unaided recovery can be slow and symptoms can last for two to three years.

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Which Massage Therapy is right for You?

michael — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:22:05 +0000

The power of touch has miraculous effects for the very young to the very old, for the terminally ill to the marathon athlete and for the busy mother to the over-stressed executive. Massage has the power to relax and heal while helping release emotions and tension, importantly, without the aid of drugs.

When deciding whether you want to have massage, consider your health needs. This alternative, drug-free therapy may be the right treatment for you.

As an experienced physiotherapist I must say that a combination of both manual/physical therapy with therapeutic massage brings the best results!

Agata Pujsza, BSc MSc Physiotherapist: Sayer Clinics

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What is Sciatica?

michael — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:50:18 +0000

Sciatica is specifically nerve pain involving the posterior aspect of the thigh, calf or foot and which is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, the main nerve into the leg. Pain may originate where the nerves pass through and emerge between the lower bones of the spine (lumbar vertebrae) or as the nerve passes through the Piriformis muscles in the pelvis.. There may be numbness and weakness of the lower leg muscles and loss of reflexes.

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Why Spinal x-ray are taken ?

michael — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:40:12 +0000

At Sayer Clinics, Spinal Digital computerised X-Rays may be taken, when diagnostically indicated, while the patient stands, so that major curvatures can be discovered – most people get their back pain when they stand or sit, not when lying down. The X-Ray can also detect any disease or pressures on the discs, congenital deformities, bone cancer, osteoporosis (brittle bones in older people).

We strive to achieve minimum dose x-rays by using a DIGITAL COMPUTED XRAY SYSTEM plus close ‘ collimation ‘ to narrow the area to be x-rayed to an absolute minimum.

We take time to show, explain and discuss the images and results with the patient so that together we can devise a plan of action.

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