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February15
Physiotherapy
Apart from massage, hands-on therapies such as
physiotherapy, chiropractic and related modalities can relieve
myriad ills. Though many do, not all medical doctors and
specialists fully support the work of physiotherapists – and
that’s a pity. I spoke with physiotherapist CARIN PENBERTHY
of In Touch Physiotherapy, which specialises in the treatment
of sporting injuries and spine-related pain.
“A hands-on approach means using joint manipulation to
increase the joint’s range of motion,” she explains, “together
with soft tissue techniques to release trigger points and ease
muscle tension.”
Weekend warriors
Since Carin started In Touch Physio in 2005, the number
of running, cycling and triathlon events has increased
dramatically – and she has seen a marked increase in the
incidence of sporting injures, especially overuse injuries such
as Achilles tendonitis, shin splints and ITB syndrome.
The reason? People are training harder andmore frequently,
and these are year-round sports with no off-season for
recovery.
Other common problems
Located as they are in the heart of the CBD, Carin and her
team see a lot of
neck- and back-related pain
that’s caused
by stress, poor posture and long hours at the computer. Apart
from performing joint manipulation and soft tissue release,
they’ll educate their patients on posture and workplace
ergonomics – even exercises you can do at your desk.
Knee pain
is another common problem, be it an acute
injury or a chronic pain that has been niggling. By identifying
and correcting any muscle imbalances and other contributory
factors, they aim to correct the biomechanics and thus reduce
the pain.
In Touch Physiotherapy
22 Malacca Street, #14-01A RB Capital Building
6533 0968 | intouchphysio.com
Innate
DR LYNELLE KERR is a qualified chiropractor, with over 19
years of experience, who has a unique approach to wellbeing.
She utilises very light touches to specific points along the spine
which communicate to the brain and nervous system, creating
awareness that helps the body to spontaneously self-correct
and release tension.
“Our nervous system is very responsive to touch,” she
explains, “so less is often best. The body’s response to the
touches, more than the touch itself, is what produces the
powerful changes.”
Stress causes the spinal cord to contract and store tension,
which affects the nervous system and the whole body. “Over
time,” she says, “this stress causes issues including poor
posture, aches and pains, poor sleep, inability to think and
work effectively and a ‘flattened’ emotional state, all of which
affect your life and overall wellbeing.”
Dr Kerr reports exceptional results in reducing stress on the
body and subsequently improving posture, alleviating pain
and tension and also enabling clients to handle stress more
effectively. “Like dropping a pebble in a pond,” she says, “the
ripple effect causes the whole body to feel powerful results
physically, emotionally and intellectually, enhancing your overall
wellbeing.”
How it works
Light and precise touches to the spine communicate
awareness and information to the brain and the rest of the
nervous system.
Your body’s spontaneous response to these touches is to
unwind, release and self-correct.
Touching the body in the right way – at the right time and
place, using the right sequence and depth of touch – is
like dropping a pebble in a pond: there is a ripple effect
throughout the whole body that works to advance wellbeing
in all areas.
Innate
58 Club Street
6835 9538 | innate.com.sg