Acupuncture Clinics Slough

Acupuncute is the time tested therapy that has been practised in the Far East for thousands of years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that energy lines or meridians circulate around the body. These meridians contain our energy flow or “qi”. It is when this qi is impaired through the body that imbalance and illness occurs. With the insertion of fine needles at various points on the meridian, the energy can be moved or redirected to where it is needed most. In this way the body's balance can be restored and the illness resolved. The flow of energy can be disrupted in many ways; emotional upset, physical trauma, poor diet or overwork are all common examples. By examining this underlying cause and how it has affected the body, the most appropriate treatment for the patient can be selected. Treating the patient as an individual is at the core of the acupuncture treatment and it this that helps allow the body to rebalance itself. Blocked energy can manifest itself in areas that are painful or are particularly cold or hot, or a different colour. These signs can help determine which points are most suitable.

Good health is dependent on the bodys energy - known as Qi - moving smoothly and evenly through a series of meridians (channels) beneath the skin. The flow of Qi can be easily disturbed by physical, mental and emotional factors. These can include: •Anxiety•Stress•Grief•Poor diet•Climate•Hereditary conditions•Illness•TraumaIn turn, these can lead to further physical and emotional imbalances within the body. By inserting fine needles into specific points along the meridians, an acupuncturist is able to stimulate your bodys own healing response and balance out the flow of Qi. The focus is on improving the overall wellbeing of the person, rather than treating individual symptoms.

Steve Mullan established Active Health Clinics in 2009.  There are now 3 sites in Maidenhead, Chalfont St Peter and Cookham. Chiropractic is a straight-forward, safe and effective technique that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, their effects on the nervous system and general health.

Massage therapy is a manual therapy that is concerned with the assessment and treatment of the bodys soft tissue e.g. muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia. The therapist utilizes their hands, forearms and elbows

We take care of all aspects of your recovery! Your physiotherapy treatment will be geared towards restoring normal movement as quickly as possible.At your first appointment one of our team of Chartered Physiotherapists will carry out an in depth assessment of your symptoms to ensure they get the treatment to the root of the problem quickly and efficiently. Although we are focused on bringing you back to full recovery we also aim to provide pain relief immediately and during your treatment. In order to effect rapid recovery we advise you how to interpret the pain you experience and how much or how little activity you can do with that level of pain and injury. We offer a full range of pain relief techniques including soft tissue and joint mobilisation, electrotherapy, acupuncture, and taping. Your physiotherapist will make a full assessment and decide what is best for your condition.Treatments are predominantly hands-on and always on a one-to-one basis.If you suffer an injury such as a sprain, strain, muscle pull, or tear, immediate first aid can prevent complications and help you heal faster. Until you are able to attend for your appointment the R.I.C.E. method is recommended for all early minor injuries.  Please contact us for further information. Our range of treatment techniques include: Strapping and Taping Soft tissue massage and release techniques Trigger point therapyFrictioningManual tractionJoint mobilisation Grade V manipulationMuscle energy techniquesAcupuncture ElectrotherapyPilates Exerise prescriptionPostural evaluationLifting re-educationErgonomc assessment and adviceBiomechanical evaluationwalking / running analysisSport specific rehabilitationMuscle imbalance correction