Physical therapy clinics welcome anyone, at any age, to visit them regarding a physical injury, illness or disability. Upon arrival for your appointment, you will be seen by a qualified professional who will be able to carry out the necessary physical therapy treatments in order to help you on the road to recovery.

Initially, you will be asked exactly what injury or illness you are suffering from and the physical therapist will carry out an assessment to determine factors such as the cause, symptoms and decide on the appropriate physical therapy.

One such physical therapy clinic is The Body Clinic, Hale. We offer a broad range of physical therapy services and treatments including physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage and electrotherapy. We pride ourselves on being friendly and welcoming because we know that many people often find the thought of visiting a physical therapy clinic, or similar medical centre, quite frightening. What you must remember is that physical therapists are fully qualified and are here to help you recover.
Examples of common complaints that are treated at physical therapy clinics are arthritis, sports injuries, back and neck pains, strokes as well as pregnancy aches and pains. So, whatever your condition we can help you with physical therapy!

Acupuncture treatment is a procedure which is carried out by piercing fine filiform needles into the skin at specific points of the body of the patient. These points are defined as being where the life energy – known as qi – flows. The areas where life energy flows are referred to as meridian.

There are twelve key meridians which acupuncture treatment focuses upon. These points connect all the vital organs including the kidney, liver and lungs. There are a whole host of physical problems which can be treated using acupuncture, such as arthritis, headaches and can even aid weight loss.

Acupuncture treatment has been used in China since ancient times. When it was originally brought over to the West it was considered to have no medicinal benefits. However, after extensive research, it is now accepted as an effective procedure to contribute towards curing certain ailments.

Many patients can be put off acupuncture treatment because they assume that is a painful procedure. This, however, is not the case and it is perfectly safe when carried out by acupuncture specialists. Acupuncture treatment appeals to many patients due to the fact that is 100% natural and does not involve taking any drugs. Acupuncture treatment is often used alongside other measures to achieve optimum results from it.

The Body Clinic, Hale, has added a nutritionist to its team, starting on May 18th 2011.

Our brand new nutritionist will also be giving a talk on the evening of May 25th at our Hale clinic.

Get in touch for further details.

Lower-back pain is one of the most common complaints in adults; in fact, up to 80% will experience some sort of back pain during their lifetime. This figure includes athletes, who regularly suffer from lower-back pain. There are a whole host of myths out there that claim to help prevent such problems, but we can tell you differently!

• Myth 1: Strengthening torso muscles – abs and low-back muscles – will prevent back pain.
Studies have shown that this is not actually the case, although it would seem to be logical. Findings have revealed that isometric endurance is more beneficial to preventing lower-back pain; this is being able to maintain moderate levels of force of the back muscles for extended periods of time without tiring.

• Myth 2: Always perform sit-ups with bent knees
The position of knees during sit-ups has not been found to have any particular effect on the lower-back muscles. Out of the 12 exercises that have been studied; including bent-leg sit-ups, straight-leg raises and dynamic cross-knee curl-ups, there was no apparent effect on the lower-back.

• Myth 3: A leg-length discrepancy will increase the risk of having problems with the lower-back.
It is understandable to think that having one leg shorter than the other will put strain on your back. However, research has shown that those with equal legs are just as likely to suffer from back problems and that there is no real connection between leg-length discrepancy and lumbar scoliosis and only vaguely connected with sacral tilt.

• Myth 4: Athletes who suffer from tight hamstrings are more likely to experience lower-back pain.
Once again, this is an understandable misconception as hamstrings are attached to low, posterior points on both sides of the hips. When tight, the hamstrings can then cause posterior pelvic tilt. Studies have found, however, that there is no proven association between the two and that lower-back pain could be compensatory rather than a direct result of tight hamstrings.

The Grammar

The Grammar Health and fitness experience delivers all you would expect from a high-class fitness facility. The Grammar provides a warm, welcoming and non-intimidating environment where you can comfortably try different types of classes, sporting activities and fitness equipment in our gym.

• Ready  – quick health check
• Steady – a tailored show round of the machines
• Go – a personal programme designed to meet your needs

Personal Training

• Fix it – rehabilitation for injury or recurring problems

Guaranteed results!

For more information please visit http://www.thegrammar.co.uk/