Meet Our Guildford Physiotherapist, Sheela
Sheela has a keen interest in injury, disease and problems relating to muscles, bones and joints. She has a sharp eye for postural imbalances, especially those caused by everyday activity.
Our Guildford and Surrey Physiotherapy can help with the following conditions –
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
- Whiplash
- Achilles tendonitis
- Back Pain
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Strain
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Runner’s knee
- Shin splints
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder injury / Shoulder Pain
- Tennis / Golfer’s elbow
Groin Strain and Physiotherapy Treatment
Our Guildford and Surrey Physiotherapy uses manual techniques for groin strains. The treatment may include soft tissue release techniques to improve the flexibility in the groin muscles (adductors) and muscle energy technique (MET’s).
This treatment technique can reduce pain, reduce muscle tone, stretch tightened muscles, strengthen the weak muscles, improve local circulation and mobilise joint restrictions.
Hip mobilisation exercises will be given to improve blood circulation to the tissues and improve joint function.
Heel Pain and Physiotherapy Treatment
There are many causes of heel pain. Heel pain is usually felt as an intense pain when using the affected heel. The most common causes of heel pain include, plantar fasciitis (also known as policeman’s heel) and Achilles Tendonitis.
In the short term, we use treatments such as shockwave therapy and low lever laser therapy, which are clinically proven to help with reducing inflammation and give pain relief.
Following the success of the treatments, our Guildford and Surrey Physiotherapist will also advise on ways to manage the heel pain outside of our clinic environment. For example,
- resting your heel – a few days rest and or reducing walking duration/distance.
- stretching – stretching your calf muscles and plantar fascia
- pain relief – using an icepack on the affected heel
- footwear – wearing well fitted shoes that support and cushion your feet. Shoes with a firm heel counter is recommended i.e. running shoes.
- Insoles/Orthotics –to raise the arch and support the foot.
Check out our FAQ for other common causes of pain and useful tips on how to help manage them.
What to expect on your first visit…
Your Physiotherapist will greet you and begin by asking what brought you to us. We are always keen to understand the root cause of your issues, so they will carry out an efficient and effective case history to identify them. This will also be essential to rule out any complications before you start your treatment.
Before any treatment begins, an active and passive examination is carried out, along with relevant testing to understand your issues. We will give you a thorough explanation of our findings so you can understand what the cause of the problem is and how best to treat it. We make sure that sufficient time is spent to ensure that we get to the root cause of your issues.
With all the above treatment modalities mentioned, you have the best of complementary medicine, all under one roof!
Testimonials
Katy Adams24. September, 2022.Had my first session today and WOW I feel great now! Andrew was absolutely fantastic, really friendly and professional, and the session itself was very in depth. I've learned a lot about my body today!Eleanor Carr24. July, 2022.Would (and have) recommend back to health wellness. Treatment and care based on science and fully listening to the needs of the patient. Andrew has made a big difference to my back pain and migraines already, and is very knowledgeable with what he does.Santiago Roldan18. June, 2022.Andrew's passion for his work is obvious from the first visit, his enthusiasm and clear explanations of the root cause of an injury really help you understand an injury and set you on the right track towards recovery. While I was not able to complete the full plan of sessions for my rehabilitation due to time constraints, his explanations and exercise plans have helped me continue making progress after our sessions had ended.Colin Kiely4. March, 2022.Andrew is very knowledgeable and his care and attention to my treatment has been first class.Jo Jones24. January, 2022.From my first visit in Aug 2020, when I was in constant low level pain with numb feet following spinal surgery 3 years previously and 6 months of working from home at a screen, Andrew has been remarkable. He put me at ease instantly, and his level of knowledge and expertise meant I had no reservation about signing up to the adjustment/correction package. He has been fully invested in my treatment, ensuring I wanted to put the work in in between sessions to get maximum results. Sticking to the plan with traction, exercises and regular corrections over 17 months, my spine is stronger and more stable than it has ever been, achieving near perfect vertical alignment and my pelvis has equally improved horizontally. I can walk taller, further and longer. Andrew is exceptional in his approach and I’ll be forever grateful. Apparently this structural change is for keeps with a little maintenance; a small price to pay and a delight working with such a lovely chap.Simone Passi28. October, 2021.I have been going to Back to Health for years and the chiropractic treatment has made such a difference to my posture and back pain. Andrew really knows what he’s doing and always available to help with any problem. Friendly and professional service, highly recommended.Misha Kethero25. October, 2021.It's been a totally amazing journey with Andrew, to improve my spine, with a professional approach and advice. The treatments, exercises proved to give me freedom of movement and changing habits for the better.Saif Patel15. June, 2021.Been with Back to Health for about 2 years or so and always been treated by Andrew. Service is brilliant, always very helpful and come away from every session feeling a lot better than when I'd come in. Due to the excellent treatment from Andrew, there have been noticeable improvements in my movement! Have been to other chiros previously and the combination of muscle work and chiro adjustments really made me feel this is the best place I've been to.
“Back fixed! After suffering a severe lower back problem, I initially went to see Back to Health Wellness after a recommendation and within a couple of sessions my ease of moving became that bit more bearable. Gradually over time and through extensive rehab my back is now cured”
Elle
“These guys are awesome – they provide such a thorough service! As well as treatment, you get a total overview and are given an eye opening understanding about how your back health relates to your total well-being, that I would recommend it to anyone”
Julia