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Interferential Therapy (IFT): Effective Pain Relief at Our Clinic If you’re looking for safe, gentle, and reliable pain relief, then Interferential Therapy (IFT) is an excellent option to consider. This highly effective treatment not only helps reduce pain and muscle tension but also supports the body’s natural healing process. As a result, patients often experience […]
Are you tired of nagging pain slowing down your life? Whether it’s chronic back trouble, a stubborn sports injury, or tendonitis that just won’t quit, finding a treatment that accelerates healing without drugs or invasive procedures can feel impossible. At Rothery Health Center, we believe in using the best tools available to get you back to […]
Discover the Future of Back Pain Relief: Advanced Electrotherapy at Rothery Health Center Are you struggling with back pain or looking for innovative ways to restore your back strength? Advanced Electrotherapy might be the solution you’ve been searching for. At Rothery Health Center, we combine cutting-edge science and technology to help you recover faster and […]
Can Acupuncture Help Me? Five Element Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment.Five Element Acupuncture can treat a wide variety of physical conditions through its ability to stimulate the body’s own healing response. Your emotional wellbeing is as important as your physical health and Five Element Acupuncture can also help with stress, anxiety, and depression. […]
Meet Sarah – Our Aromatherapist at Rothery Health ClinicWe’re delighted to introduce Sarah, our experienced Aromatherapist, who offers a range of relaxing and restorative treatments designed to support both body and mind. Using carefully blended essential oils, Sarah tailors each session to your individual needs—whether you’re looking to ease stress, improve sleep, or relieve muscle […]
Glutes is a catch-all term for a series of muscles in the butt, the gluteals. Strong glutes are essential for running your fastest and remaining injury-free. There are three gluteal muscles: gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. Gluteus maximus is, as its name implies, the largest of the three. It’s the large, rounded muscle […]
Last week Rothery health and Sports injury clinic here in Saundersfoot , West Wales held a bike fitting evening with one ofPembrokeshire’s finest triathletes Dave Francis a World Champion Hawaiian Ironman qualifier & John Rothery the principal Osteopath . This proved to be a fascinating educational evening for everyone who liked riding around on two […]
Health professionals John Rothery Principal Osteopath at Rothery Health & Sports Injury Clinic Saundersfoot & Jamie Tilley Principal Sports Podiatrist at Carmarthen Foot & Ankle Clinic both recently attended the World renowned “Kinetic Revolution” methodology of gait re training to prevent runny injuries in London .
What are the causes of ITB tendinitis in runners ? 1) HIP FLEXOR IMBALANCE One biomechanical flaw that will case a increased strain of the Iliotibial Band(ITB) is Hip Flexor imbalance. Poor Iliopsoas function (a muscle in your hip) will result in a compensatory firing of Tensor Fascia Lata (TFL)which has the ability to assist […]
Botox Botulinum toxin injections, such as Botox and Dysport, are medical treatments that can also be used to help relax facial muscles. This makes lines and wrinkles, such as crow’s feet and frown lines, less obvious. They can temporarily alter your appearance without the need for surgery. When Botox or Dysport injections are used in […]
A recent study by British journal of SportsMedicine of MRIs of the athletes at Rio 2016 revealed the following… That aquatic diving had highest sport-specific rates of spinal pathology, with one positive study per 33 divers (135 divers, sting of the lumbar spine that a diver must perform while plunging 3–10 m into the […]
Matt graduated from the University of Plymouth in 2019 with a BSc Honours Degree in Podiatry. Having spent over 1,200 hours in clinic across his degree, Matt has demonstrated that he can perform at a very high level consistently. Fresh out of university, Matt is up to date with current practice and research and is […]
What is it? Electroacupuncture is similar to acupuncture, a widely practiced form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture involves the use of thin needles to stimulate specific pressure points linked to unwanted symptoms. In standard acupuncture, one needle is used at each treatment point. Electroacupuncture is a modified form that uses two needles. A mild electric […]
Uses of acupuncture Acupuncture practitioners – sometimes called acupuncturists – use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines for the NHS on the use of treatments and care of patients. Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for: chronic tension-type headaches migraines Acupuncture is […]
Back pain is very common and usually improves within a few weeks or months. Pain in the lower back (lumbago) is particularly common, although it can be felt anywhere along the spine, from the neck down to the hips. In most cases the pain is not caused by anything serious and will usually get better over […]
There are two levator scapulae muscles—one on each side of the neck—that attach to the top four transverse processes and go down to the shoulder. This muscle can become tight and may be tender where it attaches to the shoulder blade. Stretching this muscle can play a role in reducing neck pain. The levator scapulae […]
The spread of COVID-19 is changing life for billions of people around the world. Many are adapting to periods of self-isolation and finding creative ways to stay fit, but the enforced changes may also result in increased sedentary behaviours – which can contribute to anxiety and depression. This may be especially the case for athletes, who are […]
