NEWS
- Hartshorn Clarke and Associates are registered practitioners of the Niel-Asher technique®, an amazingly effective treatment for frozen shoulder. Frozen shoulder can be a tremendously painful and debilitating condition that leaves 70% of sufferers with some level of shoulder dysfunction 5 years after the initial onset. At Hartshorn Clarke and Associates, we treat the condition without the aid of drugs, injections or surgery. For more information on this technique visit www.frozenshoulder.com.
- Our sports injuries research is continuing into 2009. Those who wish to partake in this at a discounted rate for treatment are advised to contact the clinic. Treatment and consultations are as normal, however the patients allow us to use the information within an ongoing research project.
- "Retired but not retiring!" - HCA continue an over sixties concession to keep those of us in that age range more active. The offer is 25% off our regular consultancy fee.
Babies and colic - we have had more people with young babies suffering from colic and sleeping difficulty visit the clinic and have had a great success rate with improving symptoms. A very gentle form of Osteopathy - Cranial Osteopathy - is utilised to help babies and has shown to have great success.
Olympic glory - HCA congratulate team GB on their success in the recent Olympic Games. Moreover we wish to congratulate one of our regular patients, gold medalist Jody Cundy for his excellent results.
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy recognises the importance of the link between the structure of the human body and the way it functions. Osteopaths focus on the body’s skeleton and joint function along with the underlying muscles, soft tissue and internal organs.
Osteopaths consider each person as an individual. Utilising a highly developed sense of touch, they identify problem areas of the body. Using gentle stretching and mobilising techniques as well as manipulating joints, an osteopath works with the body to create the perfect conditions to facilitate the healing process.
Treatment usually consists of a combination of soft-tissue releasing techniques, and some specific adjustments affecting joints and soft-tissues (muscles, tendons and ligaments). Advice can also be given on self-help treatments.
What happens?
On your first visit, a full medical case history will be taken. An examination will be carried out (you may be asked to remove some clothing for this) and you may then be asked to perform a few simple movements so the osteopath can assess the problem.
The osteopath will use their highly developed sense of touch called palpation to assess areas of weakness, tenderness, restriction or strain within your body.
The osteopath will make a diagnosis and discuss it with you and if osteopathic treatment is suitable it will be offered to you. Treatment will be aimed at helping to restore normal joint stability and function.
Osteopaths usually start any treatment by releasing and relaxing muscles and stretching stiff joints, using gentle massage techniques, rhythmic joint movements and muscle release techniques. The osteopath may also carry out manipulation using short, quick movements to spinal joints. Other techniques may also be used depending on your problem.
Treatments usually last up to half an hour, and normally between 2 and 6 sessions are required. Many patients decide that they would like to have periodic preventative treatments to avoid recurring problems.
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