How We Treat Physiotherapists have a wide range of skills to suit your particular problems. Manual Therapy Manipulation and mobilisation of joints to relieve stiffness and pain. Soft tissue release techniques and traction to improve flexibility, posture and function. Sports Massage The techniques used allow for gentle or deep soft tissue release as required. Massage helps improve circulation and reduce post-exercise soreness. It also increases flexibility, releases tight muscles and therefore enhances overall sports performance. Electrotherapy The clinic has Ultrasound and Interferential machines, which help reduce soft tissue swelling and pain and promote healing and recovery. Acupuncture A well established and extremely effective technique for muscle spasm and pain relief. This is helpful in a variety of conditions including headaches, neck and back pain, knee and shoulder pain, as well as arthritic conditions. All our physiotherapists are members of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) and have certification by the British Blood Donor Service. Core Stability Training These techniques and exercises are based on the activation of the deep abdominal and low back muscles to protect the spine, through exercise. The results are, improved posture and body shape, reduced back pain, neck pain and headaches, and enhanced sports performance. Rehabilitation Physiotherapists are skilled in advice and education for a variety of muscular and joint problems. We have specific exercises to help reduce pain, improve strength and endurance, returning you to full function and sporting ability.