Back pain is a very common problem and can affect anyone at any age. At Proactive Osteopathy Clinic we focus on providing you will all of the tools required to return to your optimum. You don’t need to be an athlete to access top level treatment. We strive to treat your symptoms, but more importantly identify the root cause of the problem and provide real solutions. – Prevention, rather than cure!
Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) is a condition that causes pain on the inside of the elbow due to repetitive ‘overstrain’. Anyone can develop it, but usually seen in people aged 40-60 years old. Golfer’s elbow does not just affect people who play golf. It also affects workers who do repeated activities with their hands, wrists or arms.
Sport activities are a regular way of life for many of us now, and involve people from across all age groups from those who have an avid interest to those who just wish to keep fit; from the elite professional to the casual participant.
Medical or Western Acupuncture can also be known as Dry Needling. The term medical acupuncture does not mean that it is a technique to only be used by medical physicians, but is practiced by osteopaths, physiotherapists, doctors and chiropractors. The term is used to convey that the approach, when deciding to use acupuncture is based on the structure and function of the body.
Kinesiotape is a specialist tape developed by Dr Kenzo Kase in Japan more than 20 years ago. It is designed to mimic skin which is where it is different from traditional athletic tape.