Brooks-Carter Clinic
Location : Aberdeen, AB23
Address : 1st Floor 24 Ellon Road,Bridge of Don, AB23 8BX
Contact : Call 0845 680 0615 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 : The Brooks-Carter Clinic works with all injuries. We are happy to talk to anyone considering treatment, keeping in mind that IBS, migraine, asthma, and glue ear all respond to our treatments as well as back pain etc. We have a great success record, finding that combining manipulation with deep massage gives long lasting effects. We work on the premise that if I cant fix it, then I will find someone who can
Specialities : Back pain, Neck pain, Knee problems, IBS, Migraine, Asthma, ME, MS, Glue ear, Ear infections, Children not babies
Directions to Brooks-Carter Clinic
Osteopaths at Brooks-Carter Clinic are happy to treat patients with any condition listed above.
Tension headaches
The symptoms are easy to recognise - pain behind the eyes and a throbbing head. Although often triggered by stress or emotional events, an important causal factor is often a constriction of the blood supply as a result of the the muscles at the back of the neck and the base of the skull over-contracting. In addition to neck pain, this may frequently be the cause of a headache. In the immediate terms occasional use of analgesics may help as will a cold towel or compress. However, in the longer term, it is recommended that two actions be taken. First, an investigation of the upper neck area which may need to be manipulated or mobilised in order to promote sufficient blood flow. Secondly, it is important to understand the sources of emotional stress and try to deflect it using a variety of techniques such as yoga, meditation or even regular exercise.
Back pain
More than 65% of British men and women will suffer at least one episode of severe back pain during their adult lives. Pain can be caused by a trauma such as an accident or fall or as the result of bad posture, cramped working conditions at a computer or behind a steering wheel or as a result of lifting heavy loads. Frequently the cause is an unexpected event which triggers an underlying disc weakness. The result can be intense pain and, in extreme cases, a complete lack of mobility. Traditional treatment protocols ordinarily resort to drugs and rest. However, the physical therapy professions such as osteopathy can often significantly speed recovery through massage, manipulation and mobilsation of joints.
