Josephine Lawson Physiotherapy Clinic - Summer 2010 Newsletter - Issue
No. 28
Did You Know?
Josephine Lawson Physiotherapy Clinic has now been established for over 20 years!
Contact Us
Tel: 020 7488 4924 www.cityphysio.co.uk
The clinic prides itself on providing the highest standard of professional physiotherapy thoughout the City and beyond!
Our services extend well beyond many physiotherapy practices:
As well as Physiotherapy we offer:
- Pilates
- Sports Massage Therapy (Claire Litherland- 07866722920)
- Chiropody/ Podiatry (Andrew Gladstone and team)
New To Us
Introducing
Podiatrist - Kate Carter. The newest
member of the City Chiropody team
(watch this space . . . )
Due to the high success of our
Pilates classes, Andrew Pilcher has
now introduced two further lunchtime
classes; Wednesday’s — Fenchurch St
and Thursday’s — Gresham St!
Running Assessment - are you running
correctly? Call to find out more!
Season’s Special:
The World Cup Effect on your
Back!
Sitting!!! Or
lounging!!!
Whilst our footballer’s will be
entertaining us with their sporting
prowess, the rest of us will be
sitting, standing or lounging,
watching them, hour after hour.
Whilst the footballers will be
getting pains in their knees, ankles
and groins, the supporters at home
will be complaining of back and neck
ache!
Why? . . .
Posture!
At work there are guidelines to
sitting at the workstation. How to
protect the back during a long day
at the desk. There are good
supportive chairs, ergonomic desks
and advice to get up and move.
But . . .
Get home from work, rush to the TV.
Flop on the chair and stay until the
game(s) are over. No thought of
sitting up straight, supporting the
back, getting up three times in the
hour. No thought of having the TV
screen directly in front and at a
good height!
The result is, low back pain, ricked
neck, sore shoulders.
Backs do not like to be in one
position for long periods.
Especially if it is an awkward
position, lying on the sofa,
twisting to one side, slumped in the
chair, hunched on a bar stool!
Solutions;
-
Try and sit back in
the chair with the back supported
-
Have the TV directly
in front, not over to one side so
that the neck is twisted to watch
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Get up frequently
-
Get up and move
around
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When standing try to
stand with the weight evenly
distributed over both feet
Alter positions;
-
Try lying on the
floor, face down resting the chin in
the hands
-
Stand for short
periods

Pilates
What does Pilates do?
This is a program devoted in
focusing on the core postural
muscles which help keep the body
balanced and which are essential to
providing support for the spine.
Pilates teaches the awareness of
breathing and alignment of the
spine, and aims to strengthen the
deep torso muscles.
History?
Pilates has originated from Germany
in the early 20th century, named
after Joseph Pilates. He designed a
system of exercises during the First
World War with the proposal to
improve the rehabilitation program
for the many returning veterans.
Benefits?
General fitness (works great with
day-to-day activities!)
Health conditions; such as balance
and coordination, eliminates aches
and pains
Overall well being; to help improve
your quality of life!
  
Call us now - 020 7488 4924!
Massage
One of the great times to get a
massage is now! Watching the
football, exciting as it is… can
also have an adverse affect on your
health!
Deep Tissue massage is designed to
relieve severe tension in the muscle
and the connective tissue or fascia.
This type of massage focuses on the
muscles located below the surface of
the top muscles. Deep tissue massage
is often recommended for individuals
who experience consistent pain, are
involved in heavy physical activity,
such as athletes, and patients who
have sustained physical injury.
What does a massage do?
Relieves tension, pain, sore areas,
and knots.
Target areas
- Muscles
- Tendons
- Ligaments
This includes; back, neck,
shoulders, arms and hands!
Contact Claire Litherland - 07866
722 920!

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