Therapies – Chiltern Health Centre

Acupuncture

About traditional acupuncture Acupuncture is a tried and tested system of traditional medicine, which has been used in China and other eastern cultures for thousands of years to restore, promote and maintain good health. Its benefits are now widely acknowledged…
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Sports Massage

Sports Massage is the practice of soft tissue manipulation with physical, functional and psychological purposes and goals. Sports massage increases range of movement, flexibility and relieves muscle soreness. It assists in injury prevention and promotes faster recovery from both training…
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Hot Stone Massage

Hot Stone massage has become a firm favourite in leading Spa’s worldwide. Smooth Basalt Stones are used by the therapist to combine the soothing qualities of therapeutic touch and warmth to release tight muscles, whilst cool stones act as a…
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Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being. The inhaled aroma from these “essential” oils is widely believed to stimulate…
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Reflexology

What is Reflexology? Reflexology is a common form of bodywork that uses the application of pressure to the feet and hands utilising specific thumb, finger and hand techniques. It is based on a system of zones and reflex areas that…
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Rehabilitation

What is Rehabilitation? Exercise and fitness have been recommended for low back pain for many years. It is only recently however that the scientific understanding of muscle strength, length, speed and co-ordination in relation to low back pain has been understood.…
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Chiropractic and Osteopathy

What is Chiropractic and Osteopathy? Chiropractic and Osteopathy are both primary health care professions specialising in the neuro-musculo-skeletal system with an emphasis on muscles and joints. Both therapies provide care for patients of all ages with a range of chronic…
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Chiropody and Podiatry

What is Chiropody and Podiatry? Chiropodists (now often called Podiatrists) diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases of the lower limb. They assess, diagnose and treat many conditions in patients of all ages from infants to the elderly and are able…
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