I have seen various doctors and surgeons about my back and had plenty of physio’s ask me to touch my toes and massage me lightly with their fingertips. Alex’s technique initially seems a bit unorthodox, but in a really good way. I’m pretty confident he could pinpoint your problem without asking a single question, he’s […]
Proper Bending/LiftingTry to avoid rounding your back and bending forward with activities such as shaving, brushing your teeth, dressing, making the bed, or moving around in the kitchen. Try the following: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Squat down slightly and stick your hips backward. Keep your back in a neutral position. Place one hand […]
Injury TreatmentIf you have suffered a sporting injury it is important to apply ice to lessen discomfort and inflammation: Maximum of 20 minutes, 3-4 times each day with a 1 hour break in between. Do this for 1-2 days. You can use a bag of peas or an ice pack, wrap it in a damp tea […]
Sport Injury ClinicIf you have suffered a sporting injury, our sport injury clinic can help return you to peak performance and strength. Sports Massage Therapy is the management, manipulation and rehabilitation of soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. The techniques used by sports massage practitioners at our Massage Clinic Liverpool have been developed […]
The purpose of your visit to your ChiropractorThe purpose of your first visit is to discuss your problem, for the chiropractor to find the underlying cause of your problem and determine which chiropractic treatment would be able to help. A report of the findings may occur during your initial consultation or on a separate occasion once x-rays or further tests have been […]
Not just a ChiropractorWelcome to Liverpool Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic. At our Sports Injury Clinic, we deliver sport-specific Injury Assessment, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Performance Care. Liverpool Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinics offer a unique and unrivaled treatment model using a proven combination of the most effective, cutting edge techniques in Chiropractic, Soft Tissue Therapy, Sports Massage, Acupuncture […]
Acupuncture can relieve a number of conditionsAcupuncture or Dry needling is an invasive procedure in which a fine needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point. A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle. During acupuncture at our sports therapy clinic nerve […]
Is it time for an MOT?All healthcare professionals worldwide agree that a balanced postural system enhances health and function, and the opposite holds true, that without proper postural alignment the body degenerates at an accelerated rate. Good Posture therefore, is a fundamental component to optimal health. What many people may not know, is that we are actually putting our bodies […]
Postural Integrated Therapy at our sport injury clinicPostural Integrated Therapy providers perform a thorough examination of biomechanics and function, comprehensively examining soft tissue, joint and nervous system function. This comprehensive assessment is then followed up with the implementation of a specifically tailored plan of care, drawing from a combination of therapies that include: Chiropractic Joint Manipulation Focuses on improving the function of […]
Back pain … more common than you thinkThe back is a complex structure of bone and muscle, supported by cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. It is estimated that 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, of which lower back pain is the most common. A large percentage of lower back complaints are due to a […]