Redruth Osteopathic Clinic Newsletter
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January 2011

Winter, Issue 1 
In this issue
Tish Reid
Featured Article
21st Century Technology
Computer related neck and shoulder pain
  
TISH REID, MA, B Ost 
Registered Osteopath

 

I am delighted to announce that Tish has joined as an associate at the clinic. Some of you may already have had a treatment with her. Tish moved to Cornwall in 2009 with her partner, spending 2010 building a house and setting up a smallholding not far from Redruth.

 

 

Her approach to Osteopathy draws on classical diagnosis, evaluation and technique,  which integrates well with more gentle functional and cranial techniques.

 

One of her ambitions for 2011 is to undertake postgraduate training in CranioSacral Therapy with the Upledger Institute UK.

 

Tish is a keen competitive rower and sports woman - so those of you with sports related injuries will find her experiences in this area very beneficial.

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SORAYA COYTE

Massage Therapy CranioSacral Therapy

Aromatherapy

 

Soraya has been with the clinic since we moved to Clinton Road in May 2007.

 

Her treatment uses an holistic approach using massage, CranioSacral Therapy and Aromatherapy.

 

Soraya has a keen interest in newborn and infants and has undertaken specialist training in paediatrics with the Upledger Institute UK.

 

She is available for day and evening clinics. Gift vouchers for massage treatments, which make an ideal present for a friend or family member, are available.

  

Soraya is availble, by appointment, for home visits.

 
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Coming up in future issues:
 
What is CranioSacral Therapy?
 
 All about low back pain and gardening
 
How do emotional events in our lives affect our bodies?
 
 Osteopathic treatment for respiratory and digestive problems.
 



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Welcome to the first edition of the Redruth Osteopathic Clinic newsletter. We hope to send out a newsletter every quarter, to keep you updated with what's going on at the clinic.

 

 

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A happy and prosperous New Year to you from all of us at Redruth Osteopathic Clinic

 

Best wishes

 

Joe Gore DO CST MCSS

 

Registered Osteopath & CranioSacral Therapist

 

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21st Century technology!

 

For the last few months we have been able to take debit and credit card payments for all treatments as it looks like cheques really are going out of fashion.

 

Later this year we will be upgrading our computer system, which means that with your permission, Kay or Jenny will be able to email you: reminders for appointments, receipts, and other information you may require.

Computer-related neck and shoulder pain.

 

As so many of us now rely on computers and laptops in our working and personal lives, I thought it would be a good idea to write a few words about how neck and shoulder pain may develop when we use computers and what you can do about it.

The occiput, the bone at the back of the head, articulates with the first vertebrae in the neck (the atlas) and this joint allows the skull to move freely on the neck in rotational and nodding movements. The way the joint is designed allows it to become jammed or impacted if we hold the head still for periods of time and unconsciously allow our chin to point forward. This is what happens when we sit and stare at a computer or laptop screen for any length of time

The result of this is that the muscles in the top of the neck and the longer ones which attach the upper neck and skull to the shoulder blades become tight or hypertonic.

When this occurs they can restrict their own blood supply which may result in a cramp-like discomfort in the neck and/or shoulder blades.


Some people have a greater tendency to develop this reversible problem, depending on the overall posture of their neck and spine.

Occasionally the tightness can transfer up into the skull muscles which can then manifest as a headache, which sometimes can travel forward and give pain above the eyes in the forehead; eye strain may appear as well.

Don't worry, there are a few simple things you can do to avoid these possible problems:
  • Get up every 15 minutes from the computer, gently and slowly move your head sideways and hold. (Ear to shoulder, to the left and to the right)
  • Gently tuck your chin into your chest and hold for a few seconds
  • Gently rotate your neck to the right, and hold that position for a few seconds, then the same to the left. (As if you were looking over your shoulder)
  • Sometimes something warm on the neck and shoulder area can be helpful. Avoid direct skin contact with very hot water- filled bottles.
  • Finally, if you are unsure about any persistent neck shoulder or head pain, please come and see us for full evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.

 

Until next time, very best wishes from us all at the clinic

 

Joe

 

Jonathan Gore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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