Physiotherapy
Our Physiotherapist, Greg Savides BSc(Hons) MCSP HCPC, uses his extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics to diagnose and treat not only your symptoms, but also any underlying causes of your problem.
Greg treats all manner of chronic and acute injuries including:
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Back and neck pain / Sciatica
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Neck Pain
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Headaches
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Sports injuries
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Foot and Ankle problems
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Knee and Hip Rehabilitation
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Shoulder, Elbow and Hand conditions
He specialises in sports injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation and has a special interest in the prevention of posture related injuries in office based staff. His sporting interests are distance running and triathlons, having completed the Comrades Ultra-marathon and Ironman triathlon, so he understands the demands of an athlete’s body, as well as the overworked office worker with back and neck pain.
Greg is a firm believer in educating clients to better manage themselves in order to prevent injury. Greg also offers one-to-one 1 hour video-based running assessments and rehab programmes aimed at identifying possible issues with your running style as well as your bio-mechanics and footwear.
OSTEOPATHY
Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages and from all backgrounds. It's a gentle and effective manual therapy that aims to reduce pain and improve function and mobility.
Osteopathy isn't just for back pain! It can help with a variety of musculoskeletal issues throughout the body from headaches arising from the neck, to tennis elbow, to arthritis, neuralgia, sports injuries, muscle spasms, joint pain, acute and chronic pain.
Osteopathic treatments uses a combination of structural techniques including joint articulation, functional technique, soft tissue and direct joint mobilization to help restore function, reduce tension, improve muscular aches and pain and encourage recovery.
Massage
Full Body Massage - 60 minutes
This popular body massage is tailored to your individual needs. The therapist will apply various techniques and pressures for ultimate relaxation and pampering.
Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage - 30 minutes
This massage focuses on the back, neck and shoulders.
Pregnancy & Post-natal Massage - 30/60 minutes
A gently nurturing, specially formulated massage for mothers-to-be and post-natal ladies that deeply relaxes.
Sport Massage with Physiotherapy
Sport Massage is used to prepare athletes to perform at their best avoiding injuries before and during a competition. To remedy injuries sustained during sport or work activities. It works by releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It reduces strain and discomfort caused by training or participating in sport and it encourages the body to heal and repair any injuries sustained.
In today’s computer dominated work place, it is also beneficial for neck and shoulders injuries caused by remaining in the same position for a long time. Together with the manipulation of the muscles by massage, stretching of the limbs, pressure points techniques are used to aid recovery and to prevent further damage to the muscles. It is recommended that all sports persons should have regular sport massages as a form of injury prevention. This applies to anybody doing strenuous jobs or activities or in general musculoskeletal discomfort.
Although sport massage is not entirely pain free, the intensity is controlled by the client at all time who is actively encouraged to report any level of pain, even if very small. Also, to mention any feeling of discomfort as sometime more 'delicate' areas may need to be treated.
Sport Massage with Osteopathy
Sport Massage is used to prepare athletes to perform at their best avoiding injuries before and during a competition. To remedy injuries sustained during sport or work activities. It works by releasing muscle tension and restoring balance to the musculoskeletal system. It reduces strain and discomfort caused by training or participating in sport and it encourages the body to heal and repair any injuries sustained.
In today’s computer dominated work place, it is also beneficial for neck and shoulders injuries caused by remaining in the same position for a long time. Together with the manipulation of the muscles by massage, stretching of the limbs, pressure points techniques are used to aid recovery and to prevent further damage to the muscles. It is recommended that all sports persons should have regular sport massages as a form of injury prevention. This applies to anybody doing strenuous jobs or activities or in general musculoskeletal discomfort.
Although sport massage is not entirely pain free, the intensity is controlled by the client at all time who is actively encouraged to report any level of pain, even if very small. Also, to mention any feeling of discomfort as sometime more 'delicate' areas may need to be treated.
