CATHERINE HOLLAND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
- 1 WINDMILL ROAD, Headington
OX3 7BL OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE
Phone: 01865 751111
E-mail: Send messagehomepage.mac.com/catherineholland/opc
Short profile:
Hands-on physical therapy for the reduction of pain and increase of mobility, specialising in old injuries.
Foot pain is widespread among sportsmen and women. Injuries and pain can cause knock-on effects right up through the legs and back, affecting posture long term. I frequently find that a back problem rests with a neglected lower limb injury. If your foot hurts come and get it fixed!
Problems that I have found that I can treat successfully include:
Plantar Fasciitis; bursitis; fallen arches; ankle pain and weakness; pain in toes – especially big toe, main joint; many other problems of unknown name and cause.
Detailed description:
I treat foot problems in runners, triathletes, dancers. I use this experience to treat any foot problem that presents. It has become fashionable to prescribe orthoses (shoe inserts) for all foot problems. It is usually possible to treat the injury and thus prevent the need for long term use of orthoses (often called orthotics) which can affect posture and cause strain on other joints. I would encourage you to have the injury treated rather than try to mask the symptoms.
Most back pain is caused by problems in the soft tisssues: muscles, tendons and ligaments rather than the bones. Recent research has suggested that blockage of arteries to the lower back is a major cause of pain and malfunction, in a similar fashion to the problems caused by silting arteries in other areas of the body. Remedial massage is extremely effective at ameliorating back pain.
Massaging the back increases the blood flow to tired and overused muscles. The stretches that I use encourage a return to full movement of the spine, reducing the strain on the individual muscle groups that support the back. While massaging I notice any muscles that are under persistent strain becoming very hard with constant contraction and I will release them, making everyday use less tiring and movement freer. As you get up to walk away you feel taller; it feels lovely!
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