Body & Mind
CHIRO-ACTIVE Sasha Arnold & Joanna Loutsis, The Sherborne Rooms
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hiro-active is a partnership between VHT Practitioner, Sasha Arnold and Joanna Loutsis, McTimoney Chiropractor. It is a gentle, effective treatment which may be helpful for a wide range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions including: • Back, neck and shoulder pain • Pain, discomfort and stiffness in joints and bones • Migraine and tension headaches • Muscular aches and pains • Some types of Sciatica • Whiplash injury • Sports injuries • Repetitive Strain Injury • Some types of Neuropathy Vibromusclar Harmonisation Technique (VHT) is a gentle, non-invasive, non-diagnostic modality performed over clothing. The whole body is addressed using a series of ‘Moves’ that are made over the muscles, soft tissues, trigger-points and fascia. VHT was developed by Jock Ruddock, who originally trained in Bowen Technique. Over the course of many years he integrated philosophies from TCM, Kahuna, Dynamic Ki, Kinesiology, Cranio Sacral. He used the distorted muscle recoil as a spring with which to power a vibration through the soft tissue as a foundation, very similar in principal to the toggle torque recoil adjustment in McTimoney. McTimoney Chiropractic is typified by a whole body assessment and swift, light force adjustments, which makes it a comfortable treatment to receive. The subtlety of the adjustment demands great sensitivity and mechanical skill, and is extremely effective. Bones in the neck, are checked to see if any have moved to the left or right and also that they all have mobility. Any bones that are “stuck” or misaligned will be adjusted where necessary.
We then go to the feet and check for leg length discrepancy. This is a common finding and usually indicates that the pelvis is tilted to one side, pulling that leg up, making it look short. We also look for rotation of the pelvis and adjust that if indicated. Elbows, wrists, knees and ankles are also checked and corrected if needed. Your spine is assessed and any bones requiring adjustment are identified. This form of adjustment is known as “Toggle Torque Recoil”. The toggle is the thrust, the torque is the pressure applied during the thrust and the recoil is the immediate recoil of the practitioner’s hands which facilitates the patient’s natural response. Thus the adjustment is a gentle one that avoids forcing or stressing the joint or the body and it is one for which McTimoney chiropractors are well known. Both therapies are proven to be extremely effective on their own but patients are reporting that, when combined, the results are amazing. Releasing the soft tissue which holds on to the bones and fights against the chiropractic adjustments reduces resistance. Pain and stiffness can be expected to reduce more per session, the number of sessions needed appear to be fewer and the results seem to last longer in many cases. Introductory Offer Sasha and Joanna have such faith in their combined treatment that throughout May they are offering a whole body VHT muscle release session followed by a full Chiropractic Treatment for only £60 (usual price £85). They are confident to the extent of guaranteeing that you will feel and function better or they will give you your money back! You can find Sasha and Joanna at The Sherborne Rooms, Cheap Street, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. www.chiro-active.com www.sherbornetimes.co.uk | 77