Researchers say acupuncture therapy could be useful in treating symptoms and causes of carpal tunnel and other chronic pain ailments. Read full article in Healthline
Acupuncture benefits for chronic pain
Those who underwent acupuncture in addition to standard care such as physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medications had less severe neck and back pain, fewer headaches, and less pain and disability from their arthritic knees than the patients who got only traditional treatments.
Read full article: Mens Journal
CORS01 – Core Strengthening Exercise – Sit-ups – Low
Function
To increase the strength of your abdominal muscles and to help improve your core strength and stability.
Method
Starting Position:
Lie flat, face up onto an exercise mat or a soft carpet. Semi-flex your knees and hips. If you are a beginner start with your hands by your sides. Otherwise interlock your fingers behind your neck or head with your elbows by your side.
Action:
Bend you knee and hips and lift your feet off the floor. Take a deep breath. Then slowly lift your head, neck and upper back off the floor. Do not come higher than about 6 inches. Hold this position for 3-5 seconds whilst fully exhaling and contracting your abdominal muscles.
Then in a slow and controlled manner lower your body on the floor. Rest for a few seconds and repeat as advised.
Notes:
Avoid pulling your head or neck. Your hands are there just to support you and not to pull you up. If your strength is poor, do this exercise by gliding your palms on the floor next to your body as you attempt to come up.
HANP05 Wrist Sprain
Related Search Terms:
Twisted Wrist. Wrist Ligament Sprain. Wrist Ligament Tear. Wrist Repetitive Strain Injury.
Definition:
Overstretch/tear of the ligaments and/or associated soft tissues between the bones of the forearm and bones of the wrist/hand. Characterised by local pain in the wrist/hand/forearm, swelling, and restricted range of movement.
Exercises:
Pronation/Supination Strengthening & Mobilisation Exercise
Wrist Flexor Stretch: ARMM01, ARMM04
Wrist Extensor Stretch: ARMM02, ARMM03
Wrist Flexion/Extension Strengthening Exercise: HANS03, HANS04, HANS01, HANS02
HANP04 Scaphoid Dysfunction – lesions
Related Search Terms:
Scaphoid Fracture. Avascular Necrosis of Scaphoid. Fall Onto Outstretched Hand (FOOSH). Scaphoid lesion
Definition
Dysfunction (often bone fracture or bone degradation due to poor blood supply) of the small bone at the base of the thumb. Depending on type/mechanism of injury, Scaphoid dysfunction is characterised by local pain/tenderness and swelling at the base of the thumb, aggravated by thumb and wrist movements. In some instances, if blood supply is interrupted, the scaphoid bone may degenerate causing serious problems with the function of the thumb.
Exercises
Thumb Tendon Stretch
Thumb/Finger “O” Exercise
Pronation/Supination Strengthening & Mobilising Exercise
HANP03 Osteoarthritis of the Fingers
Related Search Terms:
Finger OA. Finger Arthritis. Finger Joint Osteoarthritis. Digital Arthritis. Finger Joint Wear and Tear.
Definition:
Degenerative wear and tear of the joints of the fingers. Characterised by local pain, tenderness, swelling, joint deformity, finger weakness and reduced range of movement.
Exercises:
FistFlareExercise : HANS02
Finger Abduction/Adduction Exercise : HANS01, HANS02
Knuckle Flexion Exercise: ARMM02, ARMM03
HANP02 De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
Related Search Terms:
Washer Woman’s Strain. Thumb Tendinopathy. Thumb Tendinitis. Thumb Tenosynovitis.
Definition:
Inflammation of the protective/lubricating encasing tube of two tendons (Abductor Pollicis Longus & Extensor Policis Brevis) running across the outside of the wrist to the thumb. Characterised by pain in at the base of the thumb, outside wrist and outside of the forearm. Often accompanied by discomfort and a sensation of friction on thumb/wrist movements.
Exercises:
Stretch for Thumb Tendons:
Pronation/Supination Strengthening and Mobilising Exercise:
Wrist Extensor Stretch: ARMM02, ARMM03
HANP01 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Related Search Terms:
CTS. Median Nerve Compression. Wrist Neuropathy. Carpal Tunnel Neuropathy.
Definition:
Compression/irritation of the Median Nerve as it passes through a restricted space at the base of the hand (under the flexor retinaculum). Characterised by wrist/hand/finger pain, inflammation, and sensory changes such as pins and needles in the hand and fingers. Later followed by wasting of the small muscles of the hand especially of the thumb (the thenar eminence)
Exercises:
Wrist Flexor and Extensor Stretch: ARMM01, ARMM02, ARMM03, ARMM04
First Rib Mobilisation Exercise: CSPM11, CSPM15
Pectoralis Stretch: SHOM07, SHOM13, TSPM05
ARMP04 Triceps Tendinitis
Related Search Terms:
Triceps Tendinopathy. Triceps Tendinosis.
Definition:
Inflammation of the Triceps tendon or it’s insertion into the bone of the elbow apex. Caused by overstretch or overstrain and characterised by local pain, swelling and aggravated by elbow movement.
Exercises:
1. Triceps Stretch: SHOM08, SHOM11
2. Triceps Strengthening Exercise: ARMS02, SHOS02, ARMS07
3. Biceps Brachii Stretch: ARMM04, SHOM07, SHOM10
ARMP03 Olecranon Bursitis
Related Search Terms:
Elbow Bursitis. Student’s Elbow.
Definition
Inflammation of the protective fluid sack located at the apex /tip of the elbow joint. Characterised by local pain and swelling, aggravated by pressure or contact and elbow movement.
Exercises
1. Triceps Stretch: SHOM08, SHOM11
2. Biceps Brachii Stretch: SHOM07, SHOM03, SHOM10, ARMM04,
3. Pronation/Supination Strengthening Exercise: ARMS11
We have been established since 1997, originally known as The Bloomsbury Health Centre. We are a multi-disciplinary health centre offering various therapies although our main work is with Osteopathic treatments. We in Judd Street, in the heart of London, only 5 minutes walk from Kings Cross St Pancras stations. All our practitioners are university graduates with excellent professional record. We have treated more than 10,000 patients and a sample of our testimonials speak for themselves.
We offer a rich variety of complementary and conventional treatments. Currently we offer; Osteopathy, Herbal Medicine (western), Massage therapies, Acupuncture, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Fitness / Personal training, consultation with orthopaedic surgeon. Our associate practice at 97 Judd street offer Physiotherapy and Pilates. We are also able to refer you medical investigations such as full blood screens, imaging such as ultrasound, X-rays, MRI scans and other investigations. We can also produce full insurance reports for litigation purposes.
Our mission is to provide first class diagnostic and treatment services at reasonable prices. If you are suffering from musculoskeletal conditions such as back pains, arthritis, sports injuries, muscle weakness, tendonitis, aches and pains or other conditions affecting your joints, bones, muscles, ligaments or tendons then our Osteopaths will treat, manage or alleviate your symptoms. Our acupuncturists will help you with conditions such as chronic pains, spasms, anxiety and many other complaints. Our herbalist are safe and effective practitioners who helped many patients with conditions like digestion, period problems, headaches, sleeping and stress issues, poor immunity and many others. And if you are just looking for a relaxing yet therapeutic massage, this is the establishment and therapists you can trust, just come along. For more information please visit the individual therapy pages.
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