You’d think that after ten years of pelvic tilting, hip sliding and shimmies (BELLYDANCE) that I’d be a hip-injured wreck. Oh no, it wasn’t until I set me 2010 resolutions to rugby and running that I have suddenly been hit with the most injuries I have ever experienced from fracture Scaphoid’s to a twisted Sciatic – these past few months have certainly been eventful.
I thought that once April came and I welcomed my 22nd Birthday without a cast on my arm or a knee support that were things were looking up – that was until I ran the Sheffield Half Marathon and 2 10K’s.
Fortunately, the BUPA physio after the Manchester 10k flagged up that I had a problem. So what did I do? No, didn’t listen to his advice but got back into training and roped in support from my Personal Trainer – Seb Kane (Greens Gym). He then encouraged me to see a Chiropractor as he didn’t want me running or doing dead lifts (weights) until I had the “shooting pain†in my hi and leg fixed.
So I went down to Sheffield Clinic of Complementary Medicine on Ecclesall Rd, Sheffield. Upon arrival, I was welcomed by two lovely and attractive receptionists who instructed me to put on a gown before going in to the Doctor. A gown?! Don’t you just hate those situations where you have completely forgotten to co-ordinate your underwear (too long being single!)
Nonetheless, I was immediately put at ease with Dr. Burns as he was so personable and completely explained what would happen in my initial consultation.
To find out what happened click: HipKiss of Life
http://blog.sophie-mei.net/2010/05/hipkiss-of-life/
Follow up Appointment
A few days later it was time for a follow-up consultation and to have my X-Rays back (which were amazingly done ‘in-clinic’). Immediately, I could tell they were my X-Rays as I had forgotten to remove my huge bellybar which made my X-Rays look as if I’d swallowed a flower-shaped bullet.
Luckily, all my injuries are ‘fixable’ as I’m still young – that’s if I take advice and don’t run whilst my hips are still delicate (I.e. I made a faux pas by playing in the Celeb Soccer 6 at the weekend – just as well he’s used to helping football injuries).
He continued to give me a deep tissue massage and adjust my hip and spine back into places as I have a twisted Sciatic nerve. Although, I don’t like the sound I quite like the pain of Chiropractic treatment as it really feels like it’s adjusting all those bad body habits you have.
I came out feeling more agile, in a little bit of pain but nothing that can’t be soothed by the icepack he gave me.
So I’m back in a few days and already feeling the transformation – so glad I got it sorted young and I’d recommend it to other people old and young as it’s essential for a body MOT especially later in life.
For further info:
Chiropractors use controlled forces, called adjustments, when there are restrictions around joints that the body is unable to overcome itself. Such barriers include muscle spasm, swelling (edema), scar tissue and pain.
“Whatever the problem… Chiropractic is so often the answer.â€
Dr K.P. Burns Bsc D.C. and associates have been in the trade for the past twenty-six years and continue to offer a personable and welcoming service to their clients. Clients have included many celebrities including a wide host of sports stars particularly footballers.
The clinic directors are Dr K.P. Burns, Ms L.M. Burns and Mr P.Francis
Contact Details;
Sheffield Clinic of Complementary Medicine
378 Ecclesall RD, Sheffield S11 8PJ
Tel: 0114 267 0010
Consultation by appointment. X-Ray facilities.
Doncaster Chiropractic Clinic
26 High Rd, Balby, Doncaster , DN4 0PL
Tel: 01302 311 322
York Chiropractic Clinic
312 Stockton Lane, York, Y03 0JW
Tel: 01904 430 300
Hull Clinic of Complementary Medicine
Holm Oak, Heads Lane, Booth ferry Rd, Hessle, Hull, HU13 0JH
Tel: 01482 644 848
SEB KANE – MyWellbeing: Personal Trainer
Contact MyWellbeing
T: 07812004443
