Professional Therapists offer a range of treatments at The Firs.
These include, but are not limited to:
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic, Acupuncture,
Swedish or Sports Massage
Contact the following Therapists for details or to book an appointment:
Tunde Danmole (East Kent Physiotherapy Ltd) 07787 960674 or 01303 230564
Will Wright (McTimoney Chiropractor) 07905 031850 or 01227 722140
Dr. Alan Plenty (Chiropractic, Acupuncture) 07775 601280
Shaun Malpass (Swedish or Sports Massage) 07800 893772
A brief explanation into McTimoney Chiropractic:
The gentle nature of the McTimoney method makes it especially suitable for people of all ages including young babies, pregnant women and the elderly. A range of conditions can benefit from the treatment including:
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints
- Migraine
- Muscular aches
- Sports injuries
- Arthritic pain
How does it work?
Your spinal column is made up of 24 movable vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx. This column also houses the spinal cord through which nerve information is transmitted around the rest of your body.
Whilst the spinal column maintains correct alignment, nerve information is passed accurately. However, if any part of your spinal column becomes misaligned then a nerve may become impinged, compressed, or stretched, distorting the information that passes along it. This can lead to pain, discomfort, or restricted mobility.
Misalignment of the vertebrae or other bones can occur for many reasons, such as incorrect lifting, car or sporting accidents, childbirth, falls, stress, repetitive strain injuries and poor posture, and these conditions will all worsen over time if not corrected.
McTimoney chiropractors use only their hands to make adjustments to the bones of your body. The key to the success of the adjustments is in the speed, dexterity and accuracy with which they are performed.
Will Wright practises at The Firs every Tuesday and can do both morning and evening appointments. He believes very much that prevention is better than cure, which also relates to the subject of nutrition. Please consult the website for further details of how to book your appointment and for nutritional help:-
07905 031850
01303 863460
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A brief explanation into Swedish Massage:
Swedish Massage
What is a Swedish Massage?
The term “Swedish Massage” refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed to relax muscles by applying pressure to them against deeper muscles and bones, and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart. Swedish massage was
developed in the 1700′s by a Swedish doctor named Per Henrik Ling.
Purpose of Swedish Massage
The main purpose of Swedish massage is to increase the oxygen flow in the blood and release toxins from the muscles. Swedish massage shortens recovery time from muscular strain by flushing the tissues of lactic acid, uric acid, and other metabolic wastes. It increases circulation without increasing heart load. It stretches the ligaments and tendons
keeping them supple and pliable. Swedish massage also stimulates the skin and nervous
system and soothes the nerves themselves at the same time. It reduces stress, both emotional and physical, and is suggested in a regular program for stress management. It also has many specific medical uses.
Swedish Massage Techniques
Swedish massage techniques include: long strokes, kneading, friction, tapping, percussion, vibration, effleurage, and shaking motions. The usually sequence of techniques are:
1.Effleurage: Gliding strokes with the palms, thumbs and/or fingertips
2.Petrissage: Kneading movements with the hands, thumbs and/or fingers
3.Friction: Circular pressures with the palms of hands, thumbs and/or fingers
4.Vibration: Oscillatory movements that shake or vibrate the body
5.Percussion: Brisk hacking or tapping
6.Passive and active movements: Bending and stretching
Benefits of Swedish Massage
Swedish massage feels good, is relaxing and invigorating. It affects the nerves, muscles, glands, and circulation, while promoting health and well being.
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