A survey of 2,000 women recently conducted by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RCOG) revealed one in five (21%) experienced urinary incontinence and a quarter (25%) experienced a frequent urge to wee. Despite symptoms being common, over half (55%) do not currently do, or have never done pelvic floor exercises, with nearly a…
What is scar therapy treatment? Scar therapy is a gentle method of working with scars to reduce adhesions in the underlying tissues improving the condition of the scar and surrounding tissues. Scars affect function. Scar therapy uses massage techniques to help release tightness around a scar and stimulate healing. This can help to improve appearance…
What is pregnancy-pelvic girdle pain? Pregnancy-pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is usually caused by the joints in the pelvis moving, which can lead to the pelvic girdle being less stable and causing pain. Research suggests 1 in 4 women will experience PGP and it can continue after the baby is born. PGP can start suddenly or…
Sheila Camino joined us this month working from our Alton clinic. Sheila has over 20 years experience as a therapist and counsellor. You can find out more about craniosacral therapy and Sheila on our Treatments and About Us pages. Below is a case study that gives a patient experience of receiving craniosacral therapy. Case Study:…
Netta, our Chinese Acupuncturist, explains: I see people with a range of complaints from digestive issues and anxiety to back pain and chronic fatigue. Lately, I have treated many people with post-infection syndromes, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid. They are often complex to treat, but over time we have seen improvements to…
We are very pleased to share that Heather joins us this month working from our Alton clinic on Wednesdays and Fridays. Heather is an experienced reflexologist who has been working in the local are for many years, and will already be well known to many of our patients. As with acupuncture, reflexology works when pressure…
We now have a lovely big air conditioned clinic room in Alton. We are based in the Watercress House Dental Clinic, just behind Sainsbury’s and next to the Alton Maltings. If its closer or more convenient for you, do book in to see us in Alton. There is free parking behind the building, friendly receptionists…
Our main priority is for you to feel safe and protected when you visit us. To minimise the risks from Coronavirus we have enhanced our cleaning, hand washing and hygiene procedures in line with Public Health England advice, we will use appropriate PPE, and we will adapt our treatment approach where possible. We have made the following changes…
Many more people are now working from home due to changes influenced by Coronavirus pandemic. While homeworking was already popular, it was common for someone to work part of their time at home. Many people are now working at home full time. The home environment is often not ideally set up for regular homeworking. There…
Here are some useful tips and advice to help you to get a good night’s sleep: Create a routine Try to get up in the morning and go to bed at the same time each day, even at weekends. You may need to set an alarm. Creating a sleep routine will help your body make…