Pain Relief & Sports Injuries Clinic http://www.lorcantwomey.com www.lorcantwomey.com Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:40:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Treatment Time http://www.lorcantwomey.com/2008/11/treatment-time/ http://www.lorcantwomey.com/2008/11/treatment-time/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:08:30 +0000 admin http://lorcantwomey.com/?p=76 A Treatment session can usually last from 45 mins to 1 hour depending on the nature of the problem.

No oils need to be used; you can be fully clothed (light clothing) or change into shorts and a T-shirt.

During the treatment there are pauses of 30 seconds the 1 min in/between each series of moves.
These short breaks are important to allow the body to take in the effects of the gentle manipulations.

During and after treatment a patient may experience deep relaxation which can last for days and bring about long term relief of pain which may have just come on or caused them discomfort for years.

Information available at this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Always see your practitioner if suffering an illness or injury, with regard to your treatment options.

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During this process of resetting, the body attempts to return to its optimal structural position within the giving context set by the individual recipients state of health and in doing so sets in motion very powerful corrective energy that has an extremely beneficial therapeutic effect on the body and the mind.

Consequently the Lymphatic system is stimulated, venous and arterial blood flow enhanced and the whole connective system activated.

In addition to this whole body resetting response, which takes place, corrective energy flows can be directed into specific areas of the body where there is either pain or disfunction.

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One of the first indications we receive that we are not living a balanced and healthy life is the presence of pain. E.g. neck/back discomfort. Pain is the body’s warning system telling us that something is wrong.

If we listen to this warning system we can than then alter or life style or seek attention to resolve the problem.

On the other hand if we were to seek to ignore the warning signs and accept the discomfort as an on going problem it may very well continue leading to other structural or muscular problems.

One of the classical survival features of our bodies is that of adaptation, Biologically speaking we literally continue to adapt and adapt until we can do so no more, with out seeking professional advise or treatment.

The main aim of is to remove pain and dysfunctional physiological and psychological conditions by restoring the structural integrity of the body.

Essentially if every muscle in the body is in its correct position. E.g. in homeostasis then all of the other systems should follow suite through the sequence of rolling moves on the muscle and connective tissue.

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It is comprised of various movements / strokes, on the body promoting greater and faster release of toxins through the lymphatic system.

It is a non invasive form of massage, also using essential oils and heat while the body is being relaxed.

Swedish Massage is a light form of massage bringing about an increase in blood flow, promoting circulation which inturn detoxify’s the body activitating and excelerating the lymphatic system bringing about a general sense of relaxation and well being.

Swedish massage is also remarkably effective when incorporating it with exercise’s for rejuvination it also helps tone muscle and firming of the skin.

After a massage treatment you not only feel better but also brings back the natural colour into your skin releasing of any signs of tiredness and stress, and helps relieve any signs of premature aging.

One of the techniques used from the chicago school of massage therapy is the use of craniul release therapy, releasing all the tightness and stress going from the back to the neck, releasing headaches, helping insomnia and other sleeping disorders and increasing a general all over sense of well being.

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is a manipulative treatment, which is used to strengthen weak muscles, improve muscular-skeletal function and mobilize joints in which movement is restricted.

ME T’s

are most beneficial where combined with deep tissue massage, for a longer release of pain and range of movement within the joints and tissues.

The Computerized exercise programme which accompanies this type of treatment as with / and , helps you to maintain a balance in muscle strength and flexibility, to increase healing time and helps you maintain a good postural correction, which 80% of aches and pains (that are not a

result of traumatic stress or physical injury) are usually due to poor posture.

So with a treatment, exercise programme and professional advise this helps you maintain your health and well being.

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  • Dehydration is a condition due to loss of the body’s water content without replacement
  • Water is the largest component of the body: 60 – 70% Body mass.
  • Rehydration is replacing the water lost from the body.
    • Dehydration can be induced by: 

    • Exercise
    • Restricted fluid intake
    • Temperature
    • Drugs i.e. Diuretics

    Recommendations For Rehydration

    • Cold Drinks are better than warm drinks.
    • Natural hot Sparkling
    • 300ml 20 minutes before the race
    • 100-150ml every 10-15 minutes during the race
    • Also electrolytes and carbohydrate are important i.e. sports drinks. They Improve the absorption of water into the body.
    • To continue Rehydration after the marathon is also important. The first two hours after the marathon is the best time for Rehydration.

    Remember this is only a guide line, every person is different and may need more hydration than others, for more advice on Rehydration consult your local Doctor.

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    Stetching – The Right Way

    Why Stretch ?

    Stretching relaxes your mind, tunes up your body and should be part of your daily life.

    You will find that regular stretching does the following things:

    • It prepares the body for activity – it signals to the muscles that they are about to be used.
    • It reduces the risk of muscle injury
    • It prevents post exercise stiffness and soreness
    • It restores full flexibility after an injury which means a faster return to sport
    • It improves performance in your sport by increasing co-ordination and range of movement
    • It reduces muscle tension making the body feel more relaxed
    • It promotes circulation

    …and it feels good!

    When to Stretch?

    At this stage in your training you should have developed a daily 10 minute stretching routine. Before training, stretching is most effective if carried out after 5 – 10 minute warm up. Warming up increases the blood flow to the muscles and prepares the body for the ensuing sporting activity. After you exercise, it is advisable to do a 10 – 15 minute cool down and then to carry out your stretches again.

    How To Stretch?

    Stretching is easy to learn, but there is a right and a wrong way to stretch.

    The right way: a relaxed, sustained stretch with your attention focused on the muscles being stretched.

    The wrong way: bouncing up and down or stretching into pain. This actually strains the muscle and also activates a stretch reflex which makes the muscles contract/tighen instead of stretching out.
    So remember:

    • Stretch until you feel a mild tension in the muscle relax and hold for 10-30 seconds.
    • Your breathing should be slow and under control – do not hold your breath.
    • Do not stretch into pain – it is not a case of “no pain – no gain”.
    • Do not jerk or bounce
    • Repeat at least 3 times on each side

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    Is an effective means of decreasing inflammation and soft tissue swelling and therefore decreasing pain and muscle disfunction, in the first 24 – 72 hours following injury.

    (If inflammation is still present in 72 hours A visit to your proffesional therapist or doctor is advised.)

    • An ice pack
    • Ice cubes/ice bag
    • Bag of frozen peas

     

    To avoid the danger of an ICEBURN to the skin, any of the above should be wrapped in a cold damp towel before application.

     

    Never Place Ice Directly in contact with your skin

    • Place the joint/limb in an elevated and supported position and apply the ice pack
    • Leave in place for a maximum of 10 – 15 minutes only
    • Apply 3 – 4 times daily for best results

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    ]]> http://www.lorcantwomey.com/2008/11/rice/feed/ 0 Prevention Of Injury http://www.lorcantwomey.com/2008/11/prevention-of-injury/ http://www.lorcantwomey.com/2008/11/prevention-of-injury/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:00:21 +0000 admin http://lorcantwomey.com/?p=59 If an injury does occur the first steps are the most important in controlling the severity of the injury.

    1. R

      est, stop running

    2. I

      ce the injury, never apply heat

    3. C

      ompression, for example wrap a bandage around the injured area

    4. E

      levation, raise the inured area, for example put your feet up.

    RICE

    helps minimise internal bleeding and swelling and help to promote healing.

    To prevent injury you should always do the following:

    1. An adequate warm-up – about 15 minutes, consisting of an easy jog and stretching.
      • Do not bounce, hold the stretch for about 30 seconds
      • Do not stretch into pain
      • Repeat each stretch 3 times and stretch each of the main muscles.
    2. An adequate cool down, 10 – 15 minutes slow jogging and stretching
    3. Train sensibly, build up gradually. Use a training plan an diary.
    4. Rest, give your body time to recover from training. Listen to your body. Do not train when you are ill or have a cold, flu or infection. You will be sick for longer.
    5. Vary the direction in which you run. Repeating the same course puts strain on the same parts of your body each time you train.
    6. Eat sensibly and take plenty of fluids. Get to know the best time for you to eat or drink before running so as to prevent cramps or nausea. Everyone is different.
    7. Wear sensible footwear. Remember the most expensive shoe is not necessarily the best for you. Go to a specialist sports shop and if necessary, ask for advice.
    8. Train on grass or parkland track as much as possible to reduce the impact on joints and muscles.

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    can be done in 2 way group classes to music or one on one.

    Its main aim is to shape and tone

    muscle tissue firming up your body.

    Callanetics

    uses the weight of your limbs being move to heat up the muscle fibers and toning the muscle.

    Weight loss, firming and toning are not just its benefits but also flexability and pain relief.

    When I say pain relief I mean you dont do it if you have muscular skeletal discomfort but it helps strengthen areas of the body, that are more vunrable to pain.

    So once again then main effects of Callanetics are.

    • Toning your body
    • Firming up your body
    • Weight loss
    • Flexability
    • Increase circulation
    • Injury prevention
    • Strengthening of muscle fibers
    • Increases Joint mobilization

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