Acorn Health Osteopathic Practice West Dulwich
Location : West Dulwich, SE21
Address : 111,Rosendale Road, SE21 8EZ
Contact : Call 0208 099 7233 to make an appointment with the practice. Let us know if you need an evening or weekend appointment. Calls may be monitored or recorded.
Description : Marcia Hugall uses both a structural and cranial osteopathic approach to treatment. She is a member of the Cranial Academy of America and she has lectured at various osteopathic schools. She is studying for an MSc in Paediatric Osteopathy at present
Specialities : Clinic specialises in treating babies and children, and expectant and post-partum mothers. The clinic also offers treatment for all sports related injuries, joint injuries, post operative rehabilitation, whiplash, and headaches etc
Directions to Acorn Health Osteopathic Practice West Dulwich
Osteopaths at Acorn Health Osteopathic Practice West Dulwich are happy to treat patients with any condition listed above.
Cerebral Palsy
Science has not yet unlocked the mystery of cerebral palsy and there is no cure. Nevertheless a number of treatments have been recognised as helpful to patients. The Henry Spink Foundation which is one of the leading research charities for cerebral palsy recognises the benefits of a number of techniques, some of which are physical treatments. These treatments include Feldenkrais, Acupuncture, Acupressure and the mainstream physical treatments - osteopathy, chiropractic and physiotherapy. The way in which cranial osteopaths treat cerebral palsy patients is by seeking to drain the lymphatic system with gentle massage, increasing blood flow and draining sinus fluids.
Lower Back pain
Lower back pain is common, difficult to diagnose and often mis-treated. The causes are also complex ranging from traumatic accidents to degeneration of discs, or damage to tendons; frequently reported are episodes caused by performing unusual movements to which one is not accustomed such as lifting especially heavy items. The result can be excruciatingly painful and debilitating causing loss of productivity and difficulty sleeping due to discomfort even lying down. It is widely accepted across all forms of medical practice that, in most cases, left to themselves most bad back will recover slowly on their own. However, many are not content to wait for nature to run its course as the pain is too bad. Hence visits to osteopaths are often intended to speed the healing process. More importantly, in some cases the condition will not naturally resolve itself and may degenerate into a chronic condition which can dramatically impede quality of life. That is why most osteopaths would recommend early treatment so that the likelihood of developing a more serious condition is reduced.
