Common Types of Chronic painPain is defined as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tis Common Types of Chronic pain are associated with:
Common to all of these conditions is inflammation (from the Latin inflammatio, to set on fire). Inflammation is a complex biological response by the body to injury or assault, as it attempts to remove the stimulus and initiate tissue healing. It manifests as symptoms such as swelling, heat and redness with attendant pain as blood flow increases to the affected area and immune cells accumulate to eliminate the cause of injury and initiate the healing process. Although inflammation is a normal part of the healing process, when it becomes prolonged and if left untreated, it can cause numerous problems. Chronic inflammation can result when the body’s immune system is “tricked” into attacking its own soft tissue as though it was an invader, resulting in tissue destruction and the development of a number of chronic conditions. Chronic pain can have a serious effect on both physical and mental wellbeing. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people suffer with chronic pain, that is pain which continues for a long time, medically defined as longer than 3 months. Pain is caused by the stimulation of special sensory nerve endings that respond to bodily irritation, pressure, heat, cold, injury, stress and disease. Each person will perceive pain differently, and that perception will be influenced by a number of factors including, other health conditions, beliefs, mood and ability to cope, previous pain experiences, social, cultural and ethnic differences. The consequences of chronic pain can include;
Chronic pain is often poorly treated. In the Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to be linked with an increased risk of stroke, even with short term use. A Danish study found that this increased risk ranged from about 30% with Ibuprofen to about 85% with Diclofenac. |
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Massage Therapy
Massage can help to release chronic muscular tension and pain, relax and tone the muscles, improve circulation, improve lymph flow, increase joint flexibility, reduce mental and physical fatigue and stress, promote faster healing of injured muscular tissue, improve posture and reduce blood pressure. Massage is also known to promote better sleep, improve concentration, reduce anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being. Massage is the quickest, surest way to create a sense of relaxation and well-being. It is comforting, soothing, reassuring and makes us feel happy. A regular massage will maintain vitality, promote healing and keep muscular tension at bay. We offer several styles of massage; Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Indian Head, Pregnancy, and Swedish.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of improving health by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. In the absence of any particular illness or abnormality, reflexology may be as effective for promoting good health and for preventing illness as it may be for relieving symptoms of stress, injury, and illness.
Reflexologists work from maps of predefined pressure points that are located on the hands and feet. These pressure points are reputed to connect directly through the nervous system and affect the bodily organs and glands. The reflexologist manipulates the pressure points according to specific techniques of reflexology therapy. By means of this touching therapy, any part of the body that is the source of pain, illness, or potential debility can be strengthened through the application of pressure at the respective foot or hand location.
I offer various forms of Reflexology practice, including: Classic Foot and Hand Reflexology, Vertical Reflex Therapy (VRT), Nerve Reflexology and Maternity Reflexology.
Nutritional Therapy
The foods that we consume play more of a role in our health than perhaps anything else. The saying, “you are what you eat”, is very true and good nutrition leads to a healthy body and a sound mind.
Nutrition is the science that establishes the relationship between a person’s diet and their levels of health. As a fully qualified nutritional therapist I can advise you on dietary and nutrition matters relating to your health. Following a good diet can have an incredible effect on your quality of life and hence Nutrition is one of the most important things to consider in your life.
After all it is not the number of years in your life that matter, but the life in your years.
Within this therapy I offer the following: Nutritional Therapy, Dietary Advice, Iridology, Detoxification Programmes, Healthy Eating Workshops, and Individual Coaching .
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