When a client come to the Harmony Chiropractic Clinic they often have it in their minds that the chiropractor will fix their problem. I like to see the therapist/client relationship as a team with a common outcome in mind and that is for the client to become the best that they can be. By that I mean to help them feel as comfortable in their body as they can and to be able to live their lives with as much quality as possible.
Understanding Pain
To do this well it requires a team effort. Both practitioner and client working together to get the best possible results. As part of the process I will give advice on posture, exercises and nutrition. Applying the advice is the client’s responsibility. Outcome is dependant upon how the clients system responds to the treatment and how well the client can apply the advice given. Most people are keen to do as much as they can to get rid of their pain. When the pain goes then the work begins towards feeling well again.
Posture
Probably the most important ingredient to a comfortable body and a healthy nervous system. How we feel depends partly upon we use our bodies. Living in such a sedentary culture with cars, computes, television, sofas and car seats for babies right from a very early age our skeletal systems have to cope with a multiple of positions that are not that good for us. It’s not that we have to give up on any of these necessaries of the modern age but unlike the dinosaurs it is in our interest to adapt to a way of life so that it can work for us in a positive way.
Good posture is about taking the time to prepare for what you are about to do. Getting the computer set up right, adjust the car seat so it fits you in a comfortable supportive way, perhaps a car seat support to give your low back that added lift protecting your lumbar spine are all good ways to ensure you don’t suffer the consequences of a modern lifestyle.
Before doing heavy physical activity take a little time to think about what you are about to do. Lift and twist in two separate movements. Alternate jobs so that you don’t get stuck doing the same movement for long periods of time. Walk.
Exercise
Some way through a course of treatment suitable exercises are recommended. These are tried and tested self help procedures designed to mobilise and strengthen muscles and joints in a bid to improve function and rehabilitation. It is important to discuss any exercises that you are already doing to eliminate any that may be worsening the problem you have come to the clinic for. Sometimes it is wise to stop all exercise for a while to allow the body to heal and then reintroduce activity at a rate the body can cope with.
One of the best exercises is walking. It is good for so many things. It clears the mind, gets the heart pumping at a healthy rate, good for weight control and blood sugar levels, helps with low back pain and clears the lungs. Swimming is also very good except breast stroke which unless you have an excellent technique can irritate low back and neck problems. Cycling Is also good as is classes such as pilates, yoga and qi chung all of which are available at the Harmony Centre.
It is never an aim to get a client to stop doing what they enjoy. Our aim is to help a client to do what they like doing but in a healthy way. Staying active is important.
Nutrition
Over my years as a chiropractor I have attended many nutrition courses and this aligned with a natural interest in the subject has given me a knowledge and experience in the subject that has proved invaluable in helping clients to improve their own diets. I have seen the benefits first hand in clients who have adjusted their diets to include foods and supplements that have reduced symptoms and improved their sense of well being.
Harmony Chirocranial Clinic Chiropractor in Suffolk & Norfolk
Having received chiropractic treatment from Paul Parolin for over a year, I would highly recommend him. I have found Paul to be kind, trustworthy and his treatment very effective. I had a trapped nerve in ... read more
Harmony Chirocranial Clinic Chiropractor in Suffolk & Norfolk
Having received chiropractic treatment from Paul Parolin for over a year, I would highly recommend him. I have found Paul to be kind, trustworthy and his treatment very effective. I had a trapped nerve in ... read more
Biddy B
21/02/2014
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I was recommended to Paul by a work colleague as I have suffered back pain for many years. I have tried massage therapy, osteopaths, and physiotherapy without much success. After my first treatment with Paul ... read more
Alys C
27/01/2012
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We are very impressed with the overall service provided and always feel very welcomed on arrival. The treatment Paul gives is always thorough and we would recommend the practice to anyone without hesitation.
Karen & Mark K
04/06/2014
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After a couple of visits to Paul at The Harmony Centre, I felt a totally different person.
Having suffered with arthritis in my neck for many years, it was an absolute life transforming experience to have ... read more
Sheryl P
20/02/2014
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I have suffered from severe back pain for many years and since receiving treatments from Paul my back has greatly improved.
There are times when my back will completely seize up and through craniosacral and chiropractic ... read more
Neil P
23/06/2014
Harmony Chirocranial Clinic Chiropractor in Suffolk & Norfolk
Thank you Paul
I am a 67 year old lady I have suffered from lower back pain and
sciatica for many years and tried many ways of relieving my spine both
with conventional medicine and complimentary therapies
After a ... read more
Sally C
19/06/2014
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I had been suffering from neck and back pain along with a lack of mobility in my neck for a number of years. Finally I decided to try a Chiropractor for advice and maybe treatment.
I ... read more
David C-N
12/05/2014
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When I arrived at your chiropractic clinic several years ago, I literally could not walk more than a few steps, and those in pain. This was caused by various problems in my leg which normal ... read more
Colin H
09/06/2014
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Having been a person who has always been physically fit, it came as a shock to my system when I sustained a back injury at work, necessitating in my having to use a walking stick.
Initially ... read more
Vivien K
18/12/2013
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During my pregnancy I suffered from severe headaches which were not helped by taking painkillers. I visited Paul once a week initially but then this reduced to once every four weeks which greatly helped with ... read more
Ashley E
23/06/2014
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I had suffered for 17 years with neck pain and limited arm movement and thought that my only option was to live with it.
Physiotherapy helped for a short time but the pain slowly came back. ... read more
Lesley M
07/04/2014
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After a difficult birth, Molly first saw Paul at eight days old. Initially Molly visited Paul once a week but now receives treatment once every four weeks. The session is worked around her needs, often ... read more
Molly P
23/06/2014
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As an ageing golfer, keen to continue playing on a regular basis for as long as possible, I have found my monthly maintenance sessions with Paul Parolin absolutely invaluable. I first went to see Paul ... read more
Don W
18/01/2015
Harmony Chirocranial Clinic Chiropractor in Suffolk & Norfolk
Before discovering Paul at The Harmony Centre I put up with constant back, neck and shoulder pain brought on by heavy lifting and various mishaps. On discussing with him what outcome I hoped to achieve ... read more
Pip C
05/01/2015
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I have had a recurring problem with pain in my neck and back for a number of years. When I first visited Paul, about three years ago, I couldn't stand up straight. After my first ... read more
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