Complementary Treatments at Freedom Back Clinics

Reflexology

Reflexology is a complementary therapy that works on the feet or hands enabling the body to heal itself. Following illness, stress, injury or disease vital energy pathways within the body can become blocked, causing an imbalance and preventing the body from functioning effectively.

Reflexology can be used to restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium and encourage healing.

Everyone may benefit from reflexology - women, men, children and the elderly.

Reflexology may be effective for many conditions including:

• Joint pain
• Breathing disorders
• Digestive problems
• Fertility issues
• Headaches / migraines
• Hormonal imbalances
• Pain relief
• Sleep disorders
• Stress and stress-related conditions

Reflexology may help relieve congestion, aid circulation, relax muscles, calm overactivity in any part of the body and stimulate underactivity. It may improve cooperation and coordination between the bodily systems. It is a gentle therapy that aims to encourage the body to work naturally to restore its own healthy balance.

Acupressure

Acupressure is an ancient healing art using the fingers to gradually press key healing points, which stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities. Acupressure was developed in Asia over 5,000 years ago. Using the power and sensitivity of the hand, Acupressure Therapy is effective in the relief of stress-related ailments, and is ideal for self-treatment and preventive health care for boosting the immune system. Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation and reduces pain.

Acupuncture and acupressure use the same pressure points and meridians, but acupuncture employs needles, while acupressure uses gentle to firm finger pressure. When these acupressure points are stimulated, they release muscular tension, promote circulation of blood, and enhance the body's life force energy to aid healing. Acupressure therapy can be used to relieve pain, fortify the sexual reproductive system, detoxify the body for greater health and beauty, and tone facial and back muscles.

In order to fulfil our commitment of giving you the best care we can, your Freedom Back Clinics practitioner may suggest you undergo one or more complementary treatments or therapies.

Book now for an appointment to suit you at your local Freedom Back Clinic or call 0844 327 4000 (local rate)