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Knee pain

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Knee Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Knee Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Knee Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Knee Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Knee Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Knee Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Knee Pain is a common sporting injury. It will stop you doing your favourite sport.
Knee Pain is usually aggravated by tension in the surrounding muscles of the thigh and calf. These muscles are working hard to protect the knee so massaging them just removes that protection and they will tense up again as soon as you stand up.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Knee Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Knee Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Knee Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Knee Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Your chiropractor will work out why the pain is in your knee, then gently correct the mechanics of the knee so that it functions better and the surrounding muscles can then relax. And you can return to the sport you love.
Ligament damage, runner's knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome can be treated.

First Aid for the Knee

If your knee is unstable, the surrounding muscles will tighten to protect it. Stretching is not particularly helpful as the muscles will tighten again as soon as you start to walk. They have a job to do. They have to protect the knee.

Use a Cold Pack

A cold pack will help to keep any swelling under control. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Hip Pain

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Hip Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Hip Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Hip Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Hip Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as the episodes of your Hip Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Hip Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Hip pain can be from arthritis, bursitis or from injuries such as sporting injuries.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Hip Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Hip Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Hip Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Hip Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Chiropractic works out why the hip is hurting and then gently treats it to relieve the pain.

First Aid for Hip Pain

Either the joint or the bursa are inflamed. To cool it down use a cold pack. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Leg pain

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Leg Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Leg Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Leg Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Leg Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Leg Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Leg Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Leg Pain can be caused by a problem in the leg such as cramping muscles. Or it can be the result of nerve irritation. Nerve irritation, sciatica, usually comes from a problem in your low back. It could be because of a disc bulge, joint inflammation in the spine, or sacroiliac joint sprain in the back of your pelvis.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Leg Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Leg Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Leg Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Leg Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Leg Pain

Gentle stretching of the leg will help if the problem is mainly muscular, provided there is no tear in the muscle. If the muscle is torn there will be bruising. If you suspect a torn muscle, rest, use a cold pack, apply gentle compression, and elevate the leg to reduce swelling.

Use a Cold Pack

To cool it down use a cold pack. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Nerve Pain

If the leg pain is nerve pain coming from your low back (Sciatica) – then treating your leg is ineffective. The aim is to take the pressure off the nerve in your low back to stop it firing and sending excruciating pain into your leg. Use a cold pack but put it on your low back. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it in the small of your back for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication. If your leg pain reduces with use of the cold pack on your back, you will know that your low back is the source of your leg pain.

How Nerve Pain Works

You have managed to irritate your low back and the little joints between the bones in your spine swell up. The swelling presses onto a nerve where the nerve leaves your spine. The pinched nerve is now firing. And the nerve goes down your leg. So, this is where you feel the pain. To stop the pain, you have to reduce the swelling in your low back which is causing the nerve to fire. It’s a bit like a doorbell. Don’t try to muffle the bell (your leg). Get the finger off the button by the front door (the swelling in your low back) and stop the bell ringing. By using a cold pack to take the swelling out of the offending joint in your low back. This will work even if you don’t have pain in your low back but have nerve pain in your leg.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Ankle and foot pain

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Ankle and Foot Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Ankle and Foot Pain are stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Ankle and Foot Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Ankle and Foot Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Ankle and Foot Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Ankle and Foot Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Ankle and Foot Pain often follow injuries such as a sprained ankle. When joints are stretched beyond their normal limit, such as with a sprained ankle, the joints don't always sit well afterwards, as they heal.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Ankle and Foot Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Ankle and Foot Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Ankle and Foot Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Ankle and Foot Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Your chiropractor will work out where the tension is and gently correct the mechanics of any jammed-up joints so the ankle and foot can function normally. And the pain stops.
Plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain can be treated.

First Aid for Ankle and Foot Pain

It’s always worth trying a cold pack to reduce Ankle and Foot Pain. If joints are not moving freely, they will swell and become painful. A cold pack will help to keep any swelling under control.

If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

A swollen foot should also be elevated to help reduce the swelling.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Pregnant Mums

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are Pregnant and struggling with Pelvic and Low Back Pain, and maybe even Sciatica and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Pelvic and Low Back Pain are stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Pelvic and Low Back Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You can't take painkillers or other medication.
You are starting to worry that this isn't going to stop until the baby is born.
Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Pregnant Mums just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Pregnant Mums Information Pack This is our approach to Pregnant Mums. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Pain during Pregnancy at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Carrying the weight of a growing baby puts a lot of physical stress onto your body. As well as the increase in weight and the change in your centre of gravity, there is the slackening off of your joints as your body prepares for the birthing process.

All these features make your body more vulnerable to injury. So please be careful and avoid any heavy lifting, especially of toddlers. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is very gentle and supports you with treatment and advice to ensure you are as well as possible when your time comes to give birth.

Pelvic girdle pain and pubic symphysis pain can be treated.

First Aid for pelvic pain during pregnancy

It is important that you stay aware of your posture as your baby grows. Try to tighten your buttocks to keep yourself upright.

Ask your toddler to climb onto a chair to be lifted up from the chair rather than from the ground and climb into the car seat themselves.

Support your pelvis with either a scarf tied tightly around your hips, or a pelvic belt to reduce the excess movement through the pelvic joints, especially for a second pregnancy.

Use a cold pack on your low back to reduce aching. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Babies and children

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?
- You are struggling with an upset baby or child and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
- You are frustrated that you don't know what to do for the best.
- You are having difficulty sleeping because your child doesn't sleep and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
- You don't want to use medication, for yourself or your child.
- You are starting to worry that they aren't going to 'grow out of it'.
- Lack of sleep on your part causes lack of concentration, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
- Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Parents just like you get back to enjoying your time with your child.
If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Babies and Children Information Pack This is our approach to Babies and Children.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE BABY TELEPHONE CHAT with our Dedicated Registered Chiropractor to discuss your problem.

Unhappy Babies and Infants
Babies can be ‘jammed up’ at birth. A large baby from a small Mum won’t have much room towards the end of the pregnancy. Add to this the birth process of being rudely pushed out into the world by terrifically strong muscles, and the result can be a few ‘jammed up’ joints in the spine. Babies are uncomfortable if the tiny joints in their backs are not moving freely. They want to curl up, so they want to be held all the time. They cry when you lie them down because they are uncomfortable. They can’t sleep, so nobody sleeps.

Chiropractic very gently releases any tension in your baby's back and make them comfortable again, with a technique called touch and hold. It's so gentle that you won't see anything happening, but you will be very aware of the results. Your comfortable baby will sleep...and so will you and the rest of your family.

If your Baby is under 6-months old, book in for a free Baby Check and make your baby happy. Happy baby, happy home.

Back pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?
- You are struggling with Back Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
- You are frustrated that your Back Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
- You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Back Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
- You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Back Pain and would like to stop.
- You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Back Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
- Back Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
- Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Back Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.
If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Back Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Back Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Back Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.
Stopping Back Pain is our main occupation. We understand how the back works and we know how disabling back pain can be. We can explain to you why the pain is there. We aim to gently restore normal movement to your back so you can sleep comfortably at night and get on with your life.
Disc and joint injuries, tight muscles, pelvic pain and sacroiliac joint pain can all be treated.

First Aid for Back Pain

A combination of gentle stretches and use of a cold pack will help. Stretch very gently and well within pain tolerance. Sit with both hands on your knees, and your feet flat on the floor. Keeping your hands on your knees, slowly bend your elbows to lower your chest towards your knees. Stop when the pain in your low back reaches your tolerance level (the more gently you do this, the more effective it is, so go easy). Let your head gently drop forwards and relax your shoulders. Hold this position, breathing gently for a count of 30, then slowly push on your arms back to upright. This can be repeated as often as you would like provided it is done gently. You will find you can go a little further down as the muscles relax.

And use a Cold Pack

Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Rib pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Rib Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Rib Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Rib Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Rib Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Rib Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Rib Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Rib Pain is one of the sharpest pains there is. Ribs are extremely sensitive.
To ascertain if the pain is coming from a rib, the pain will be linked to breathing, or if less severe, to coughing.
Rib pain can be from a fall or even from having a bad cough.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Rib Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Rib Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Rib Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Rib Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Your chiropractor will work out why the rib is hurting (yes, we can gently find out if the rib is cracked or broken. If it is, we can't treat it. We are good, but we can't fix broken bones). If the rib is not cracked or broken, then we will work out why it is so painful and gently sort it out. Making you comfortable again.

First Aid for Rib Pain

The most effective first aid for rib pain is a cold pack. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Wrist and hand pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Wrist and Hand Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Wrist and Hand Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Wrist and Hand Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Wrist and Hand Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as the episodes of your Wrist and Hand Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Wrist and Hand Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Wrist and Hand Pain can be referred from a problem at the elbow, even without elbow pain.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Wrist and Hand Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Wrist and Hand Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Wrist and Hand Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Wrist and Hand Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Chiropractic works out the source of the pain, and gently restores normal motion to relieve the pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Strain Injury can be treated.

First Aid for Wrist and Hand Pain

The most effective first aid for the Wrist and Hand Pain is a cold pack. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and wrap it around your wrist or hand for 10 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow the skin of your wrist and hand to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Elbow pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Elbow Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Elbow Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Elbow Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Elbow Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as the episodes of your Elbow Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Elbow Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life difficult.
Elbow Pain can often be the result of tension building up in the muscles from repeated actions. This can be a gradual process from sitting still for too long at a keyboard with overuse of a mouse. Or it can be after an accident such as a fall. The restricted movement caused by tight muscles leads to the joint becoming stiff and painful.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Elbow Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Elbow Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Elbow Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Elbow Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
are common complaints even if you don't play the sport. They are areas of pain around the elbow where muscle attaches to the bone. Tension in the muscle pulls on the bone causing bone pain whenever you try to take strain through the elbow.
To fully relieve the muscle tension and stop the bone pain, the mechanics of the whole arm have to be addressed and the balance of the muscles restored. Chiropractic works to achieve this and allows the elbow to heal.

First Aid for Elbow Pain

In the short term the pain can be kept under control with the use of ice packs and gently stretching or massaging the offending muscles in the forearm.

Use a Cold Pack

The bone at the elbow is irritated and inflamed and needs to be cooled down. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and wrap it around your elbow for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow the skin around your elbow to recover from the cold, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

And Stretch

The stretch you need to do will depend on whether the pain is on the inner side or the outer side of your elbow (looking at your elbow with your elbow straight and your palm turned up; inner side is nearest to the body, outer side is away from the body)

For pain on the inner side of the elbow – stretch very gently and well within pain tolerance. With your sore elbow locked straight and your palm turned up, gently bend your wrist back, so your fingers are pointing towards the floor and gently hold your hand in that position with your other hand, and count to 30. You should feel a stretch along your forearm. Repeat as often as you can but always gently.

For pain on the outer side of the elbow – stretch very gently and well within pain tolerance. With your sore elbow locked straight and your palm turned down, gently bend your wrist forward, so your fingers are pointing towards the floor and gently hold your hand in that position with your other hand, and count to 30. You should feel a stretch along your forearm. Repeat as often as you can but always gently.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Shoulder pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Shoulder Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Shoulder Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Shoulder Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Shoulder Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Shoulder Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Shoulder Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Are you struggling to do any task where you have to raise your arm? Combing your hair, putting your bra on or taking it off, getting things out of high cupboards, reaching for your seatbelt in the car, hanging out washing, and forget changing light bulbs. The list goes on.
Shoulder pain can be in the muscles on the top of the shoulder and be associated with neck pain. (see neck pain) Or it can be in the shoulder joint itself where the pain will restrict movement of the arm. Either way this makes ordinary everyday tasks both painful and difficult. It also interferes with your sleep as it becomes increasingly difficult to get comfortable in bed.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Shoulder Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Shoulder Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Shoulder Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Shoulder Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Chiropractic works to gently restore normal motion of the shoulder and relieve the pain.

Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff issues and impingement can be treated.

First Aid for Shoulder Pain

For pain in muscles on the top of the shoulders, see Neck Pain and the recommended stretches.

For pain in the actual joint of the shoulder the most effective relief will be from a cold pack. The joint is irritated and inflamed and needs to be cooled down. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and wrap it around the outer corner of your shoulder for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow the skin of your shoulder to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold, put another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Jaw pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with a painful or clicky Jaw and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Jaw Pain is affecting your life, making mealtimes a misery and even stopping you laughing.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Jaw Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Jaw Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Jaw Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Jaw Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Jaw Pain is often the result of tension building up in the muscles. This can be a gradual process from sitting still for too long at a desk. Being stressed and biting your teeth together. Or it can be after an accident such as a a fall onto your face. The precise movement of the jaw can be knocked out of line.
The pain from the tight muscles around the jaw can be felt in the head as a headache.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Jaw Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Jaw Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Jaw Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Jaw Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Jaws

Try gently massaging the muscles in your cheeks. To find the right spots to massage, put your fingers on your cheeks, bite your back teeth together and you will feel the muscles tense over your back teeth. Relax your bite and keeping a firm contact with your fingers on the skin. Move your fingers in small circles to massage the muscles underneath.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain and clicking comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Neck pain

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Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Neck Pain and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Neck Pain is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Neck Pain and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Neck Pain and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as your episodes of Neck Pain are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Neck Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Neck Pain is often the result of tension building up in the muscles at the back of the neck. This can be a gradual process from sitting still for too long at a desk. Or it can be after an accident such as a whiplash injury. The restricted movement caused by tight muscles leads to the joints in the neck becoming stiff.
The pain from the tight muscles and stiff joints in the neck can be felt in the head as a headache, or the muscle tension can restrict blood flow and trip a migraine if you are prone to migraines.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Neck Pain sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.
Chiropractic care gently relieves the tension in the muscles and joints in your neck allowing the pain to ease, and allowing you to sleep comfortably, wake refreshed and generally get on with your life.
If you would like to know more
Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Neck Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Neck Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Neck Pain at Home.

This is our approach to Neck Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Neck Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Neck Pain

The aim of this exercise is to gently ease the tension in the tight muscles and reduce the inflammation in the joints. These muscles are a main source of the neck pain. To gently ease the muscles, drop your chin to your chest and place both hands onto your head with your fingers interlaced. Let your elbows drop and your arms and shoulders droop so the weight of your arms is hanging on your head. Don’t pull. Relax. You will feel the tension in the muscles in the back of your neck. Count steadily to 30 and allow the muscles to slowly stretch very gently. Then remove your hands from your head. The neck pain should be easier. Repeat as often as you like, but always very gently. And only apply as much pressure as is comfortable.

And use a Cold Pack

To reduce inflammation in the joints in your neck (another source of your pain), wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it on the back of your neck for just 5 minutes out of each hour. Keep repeating this. If the cold pack is too cold, wrap another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Pillows

We recommend feather pillows (or similar if you have allergies), not too stuffed. The pillow needs to be soft so you can then mould it to support your neck. It shouldn’t be a solid block of foam.

Shaped orthopaedic pillows work for some people, but they have to fit your neck, and what are the chances of that? They can also be quite expensive. Memory foam is good for packing delicate objects.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Headaches

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Tension Headaches and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Tension Headaches are stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Tension Headaches and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Tension Headaches and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as your Tension Headaches are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Headaches cause lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally make life exceedingly difficult.
Headaches are often the result of tension building up in the neck muscles. This can be a gradual process from sitting still for too long at a desk. Or it can be after an accident such as a whiplash injury. The restricted movement caused by tight muscles leads to the joints in the neck becoming stiff.
The pain from the tight muscles and stiff joints in the neck is felt in the head as a headache, or the muscle tension can restrict blood flow and trip a migraine if you are prone to migraines.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Tension Headache sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Tension Headaches Information Pack This is our approach to Tension Headaches. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Tension Headaches at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Headaches

You are in pain, so do everything gently.

The aim of this exercise is to gently stretch the tight muscles in your neck and reduce the inflammation in the joints. These are the source of the headache.

Stretch

To gently stretch the muscles in your neck, drop your chin to your chest and place both hands onto your head with your fingers interlaced. Let your elbows drop and your arms and shoulders droop so the weight of your arms is hanging on your head. Don’t pull. Relax. You will feel the tension in the muscles in the back of your neck. Count steadily to 30 as you allow your head to drop to your chest. Then remove your hands from your head. The headache should be easier. Repeat as often as you like, but always very gently. And only apply as much pressure as is comfortable.

And use a Cold Pack

To reduce inflammation in the joints in your neck, wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it on the back of your neck for just 5 minutes out of each hour. Keep repeating this. If the cold pack is too cold, wrap another tea towel around it. This will help. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the headache, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

When you come in to see your Chiropractic they will gently relieve your headache so you can get on with your life, sleep nights, wake up fresh and able to concentrate (so you don’t get behind with things), reduce stress and generally put a smile on your face.

Sports injuries and Joint Pain

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with a Sports Injury and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Sports Injury is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of your Sports Injury and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Sports Injury and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry the this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of your Sports Injury are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Sports Injuries can result from tension building up in the muscles. This can be a gradual process from sitting still for too long at a desk. Or it can be after an incident such as a fall or a lifting injury.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Sports Injury sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

DOWNLOAD the Afon House Sports Injury and Joint Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Sports Injuries and Joint Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Sports Injury and Joint Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Our approach to a sporting injury and joint pain will depend on the area injured and the nature of the injury.

We find that most injuries are due to impact such as falls, which compresses the area of injury.

Though some are what we call distraction injuries for example, spraining an ankle, or being dragged by your horse because you didn't let go of the reins after falling off. Distraction injuries cause sprains because joints are stretched beyond their normal tolerance.

We will take a detailed history of the injury in order to fully understand the effect this incident has had on your anatomy. Sometimes the injury will have been some time ago, so there will then be overlying compensations which your body has made over time. Our detailed examination will identify which of your joints have been impacted or distracted and the the effect this has had on the soft tissues which support those joints.

For information on the area where you are feeling pain, and for advice in the short term please go to the relevant body-part section of 'What's Your Problem' on this website.

Arthritis

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Does this describe you?

You are struggling with Arthritis and are not sure what to do or who to ask.
You are frustrated that your Arthritis is stopping you from doing the things you love.
You are having difficulty sleeping because of the pain of your Arthritis and this is affecting your energy and wellbeing during the day.
You are taking painkillers or other medication for your Arthritis and would like to stop.
You are starting to worry that this isn't ever going to get better as episodes of pain with your Arthritis are getting more frequent and taking longer to go.
The Pain of Arthritis causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.
Here at Afon House our highly experienced team are dedicated to serving the local community in Salisbury and surrounding areas helping Arthritis sufferers just like you get back to doing the things they love.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Arthritis Information Pack This is our approach to Arthritis. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Arthritis at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Arthritis is very common in the UK. The joint changes are a normal aging process. Though it can be aggravated as a result of old injuries. Arthritis tends to make joints stiffen up. Then they may become painful. Though there seems to be no correlation between the level of pain and the level of arthritic changes to the bones in a joint. Chiropractic gently restores movement back to the joint. The movement will not be as full as it used to be, but it will be considerably less painful.

First Aid for Arthritis

Use a cold pack

Most of the pain of Arthritis comes from swelling around the joints. Removing the swelling will reduce the pain. A cold pack will reduce the swelling. Wrap a cold pack (a bag of frozen peas works well) in a couple of tea towels and place it over the area of pain for 20 minutes only. Put it back in the freezer for at least an hour to allow your skin to recover, then repeat. If the cold pack is too cold for comfort, put another tea towel around it. Don’t use heat. If you are taking medication for the pain, it will be an anti-inflammatory drug – to cool things down. If you use the medication with heat, you will be cancelling one out with the other! Use a cold pack to enhance the effect of the medication.

Movement can help

But within reason. Do too little and the joints stiffen up. Do too much and the joints become irritated and inflamed. The trick is to hit the balance, even though it changes from day to day. So, be smart and pace yourself. And if you think you have done too much, use the cold pack straight away, don’t wait for the swelling and the pain to build up.

Stretching can help

When muscles tighten, they compress the sore sides of the joint together, causing pain. Very gentle stretching will relieve the tension in the muscles and allow the joint a little more space. But do also use the cold pack to stop the space filling with swelling which it will do if it is particularly aggravated.

Still getting pain?

If you have tried resting it but the pain comes back again as soon as you push it, come in and see us.

Whats your problem?

Knee pain

Does this describe you?

Knee Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Knee Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Knee Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Knee Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Ligament damage, runner's knee and patellofemoral pain syndrome can be treated.

First Aid for the Knee

Use a Cold Pack

Still getting pain?

Hip Pain

Does this describe you?

Hip Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Hip Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Hip Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Hip Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Hip Pain

Still getting pain?

Leg pain

Does this describe you?

Leg Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Leg Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Leg Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Leg Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Leg Pain

Use a Cold Pack

Nerve Pain

How Nerve Pain Works

Still getting pain?

Ankle and foot pain

Does this describe you?

Ankle and Foot Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Ankle and Foot Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Ankle and Foot Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Ankle and Foot Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Plantar fasciitis and Achilles pain can be treated.

First Aid for Ankle and Foot Pain

Still getting pain?

Pregnant Mums

Does this describe you?

Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Pregnant Mums Information Pack This is our approach to Pregnant Mums. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Pain during Pregnancy at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Pelvic girdle pain and pubic symphysis pain can be treated.

First Aid for pelvic pain during pregnancy

Still getting pain?

Babies and children

Does this describe you?

Lack of sleep on your part causes lack of concentration, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Babies and Children Information Pack This is our approach to Babies and Children.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE BABY TELEPHONE CHAT with our Dedicated Registered Chiropractor to discuss your problem.

Unhappy Babies and Infants

Back pain

Does this describe you?

Back Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Back Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Back Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Back Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Disc and joint injuries, tight muscles, pelvic pain and sacroiliac joint pain can all be treated.

First Aid for Back Pain

And use a Cold Pack

Still getting pain?

Rib pain

Does this describe you?

Rib Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Rib Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Rib Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Rib Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

First Aid for Rib Pain

Still getting pain?

Wrist and hand pain

Does this describe you?

Wrist and Hand Pain causes lack of concentration, poor sleep, bad temper and generally makes life exceedingly difficult.

If you would like to know more

Use the blue box on this page to Get your Copy of the Afon House Wrist and Hand Pain Information Pack This is our approach to Wrist and Hand Pain. The pack includes 5 Simple Ways to Relieve Wrist and Hand Pain at Home.

Or go to our online booking page to book in for a FREE TELEPHONE CHAT with one of our Registered Chiropractors to discuss your problem.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Repetitive Strain Injury can be treated.