Finding Paths to Relief

Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic treatment involving the insertion of fine needles into the skin at specific points along what are considered to be lines of energy (meridians) used in the treatment of various physical and mental conditions; it is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, and the principles of evidence based medicines.

It is mainly used to treat muscular skeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain. It is also effective for post operative pain and nausea. It act mainly by stimulating the nervous system (sensory stimulation) with some overlap with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and spinal cord stimulation.

Acupuncture needling has local effects through local antidromic axon reflexes releasing near peptides such as calcitonin gene related peptide and increasing local nutritive blood flow, which improves for example the function of salivary glands.

In the spinal cord and brain, there is well established evidence that acupuncture causes the release of opiod peptides and serotonin. The clinical effect of musculokskeletal pain are best explained by the inhibition of the nociceptive pathway at the dorsal horn, by activation of the descending inhibitory pathways, and possibly by local or segmental effects on myofascial trigger points. 

Professional sports massage treatments for either specific injuries or body maintenance.

Sports Massage is a very deep form of tissue massage and can be used both prior and after your sport session. Not only is it for sports people, but it is also a great way to relieve tension caused by desk or driving jobs especially for those suffering from headaches or migraines. Sports massage reduces fatigue and muscle tension along with alleviating swelling and promotes flexibility. When required, it can remodel scar tissue and prevent injuries along with preparing an athlete for optimal performance.  

Sports massage is available to all sporting levels and can be known to take seconds and even minutes off peoples PB’s (Personal Best). This can be due to muscular imbalances which accumulate during training which in turn can impede performance and cause discomfort. Hence the benefits of a sports massage can be felt prior, during and even after competition. For those who have desk jobs or drive for a living, sports massage can be a great way to release tension and restore balance to the musculoskeletal system. As a result sports massage is effective for everyone and is a great form of maintenance to prevent aches and pains and makes you feel good!

Sports massage benefits:

· Improved lymphatic flow and circulation

· Assist in the removal of metabolic waste

· Assist in preparation for sporting activities

· Assist in recovery after activities

· Remodel scar tissue (when required)

· Increase or decrease muscle length

· Increase or decrease muscle tone

· Stimulate or sedate nerve endings

Jamie runs the Podiatry clinic

He uses a range of equipment including cryotherapy for treating verrucae's, a doppler for recording quality of blood flow to the foot, as well as being qualified  to administer local anaesthetic and supply antibiotics for ingrowing 

Jamie is also able to take prescriptions for hand-made orthotics, these are then constructed from his home in Eastbourne, as an addition to  his treatment for those requiring accommodative or functional devices.

Appointments with Jame can be requested via the Impact Sports Clinic Website, by email or mobile

Email - JamieBedwellPodiatry@outlook.com

Mobile -  07723 483409