Acupunture

Acupuncture originated in China and is closely linked with traditional Chinese medicine. It has crossed into western culture and been integrated into western medicine being widely used within the NHS and the private sector. Amongst the many uses are Pain relief, general boost to health and wellbeing, decrease in blood pressure, treatment of tinitis, IBS, travel sickness and nausea, cessation of smoking, insomnia and in chinese medicine as an alternative to sedation and anaesthesia during major surgery. Acupuncture works on many levels but mainly as a pain relieving tool and aid to tissue healing in the physiotherapy profession. Main problems which can be treated include back, neck, muscle, joint and neural pain, muscle spasm, whiplash, nerve palsy, arthritis, sports injuries and many others. Safe sterile techniques are always used.

Arthritis

Arthritis is not the sole domain of the elderly, any joint which has been exposed to traumatic injury or consistant overload can develop arthritic changes. Arthritis can be categorised as traumatic (as above), osteo (genetic wear and tear), rheumatoid (genetic and inflammatory where the immune system attacks the joints) or viral which has a similar immune system component). Depending on the type, the treatment will vary. Whether joint strength both core stability or general exercises, pain relief (medication, acupuncture, TENS machine, heat or cold therapy, hydrotherapy, interferential or joint mobilisation) and flexibility/stretching exs (yoga, pilates). All the treatments mentioned above come under the physiotherapy remit. The main thing to bear in mind is that there can be something done and early intervention is certainly the best course of action. However, no matter what stage arthritis has progressed to you should seek the advice of a professional as each case has to be individually assessed.

Rannoch Physiotherapy

Rannoch Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic is situated in Balbeggie, 5 miles from Perth on the main road linking Forfar, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus and Perth, with free offroad parking. I cover all aspects of physiotherapy treatment including back and neck pain, joint and muscle strains, arthritis, rheumatism, pain management and specialise in sports injuries. My aim is to give you the knowledge to help yourself and prevent recurrence of any problem. Treatment can include manipulation, mobilisation, massage, acupuncture, ultrasound, progressive exercise and rehabiltation programmes and above all to help you understand your problem and stop it happening in the future.