Sports Massage & Soft Tissue Remedial Therapy
Many physios, osteopaths and soft tissue therapists/sports massage therapists are now offering video based consultations. A thorough history can still be conducted remotely and an assessment made. You will also be given stretches, exercises, rest patterns or self massage techniques which can help you through until lockdown is eased. Most are working at a Continue reading
COVID UPDATE Video-sessions are proving popular and helpful for people with neck ache, back pain, joint problems, pulled muscles from gardening, post-surgery support (when follow ups have been put on hold), niggling tendonitis and poor posture from using devices and home-working. I can check for red flags, take a history, help make an assessment of Continue reading
About Soft Tissue Therapy Soft Tissue Therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is applicable not just to sports people but to anybody wishing to guard against or recover from a soft tissue injury. The techniques used by soft tissue therapists have Continue reading
I will be running the ‘Rabbit Run’ as part of the Merthyr Mawr trail running festival in July to raise money for new Christmas lights in Cowbridge. I hope I make it over the ‘Big Dipper’ sandune, through the river and mud, and across the forest trails! Our lovely market town is several thousand pounds Continue reading
After giving birth it’s wise to invest in a pelvic floor and abdominal check by a women’s health physiotherapist. Fortunately we have a specialist right here in South Wales. Whether is was six weeks or six years ago that you had your babies, take a look at Gillian McCabe’s bespoke services in women’s health. http://www.gillianmccabe.co.uk/mummy-mot/4593019238
Over the past few years it has been a pleasure to work with a number of patients in the ‘over 60’s’ category who thought they were stuck with a long term back or joint problem. They were delighted to discover that soft tissue therapy, mobilisation and light stretches around the painful area improved their range Continue reading
Why not book an appointment to find out how opening up the shoulder girdle, back extensions, neutral spine position and good core strength can improve your posture. Feel taller, alleviate back pain, work towards a body shape you feel comfortable with. Talk to Gina Groom on 07968 247823
Don’t be a hero… Come for a back pain MOT – Full case history – Communication with GP/consultants, if necessary – Posture and sciatica assessment – Soft tissue pain relief treatment (muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments) – Rehab/exercise advice – Back health management plan Cowbridge High Street £45.00 07968 247823
During the Covid 19 lockdown, where social distancing is vital, I will be unable to offer face to face, hands-on treatments. However I am able to offer remote assessments and advice by video call. Please contact me for more information if you are in pain or have had an injury and would like this alternative approach. Keep safe and my best wishes! Stay at home, protect our NHS.
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