‘Anatomy Trains- Structural Essentials: Head, Neck & Jaw‘

On 6th and 7th October 2018, Sue Altham, Physiotherapist, visited the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside to target the latest body area on her Myofascial Release hit list; ‘Anatomy Trains- Structural Essentials: Head, Neck & Jaw‘.

The neck is an amazing feat of biomechanical engineering and is often seen as the last site of compensation as it corrects for alterations from below allowing the eyes and ears to orientate to the horizon. The head itself weighs approximately 11-12lbs and for every inch further forward a staggering 10lbs can be added on! It is therefore hardly surprising that this area can be a huge source for postural problems, particularly for our Brain Injury clients who are often working extremely hard to maintain balance.

‘A fabulous course targeting specifics to such a complex area’ – Sue Altham

Reflecting on trialling some new techniques with Acquired Brain Injury clients: ‘The use of myofascial techniques is a great compliment to exercise management and can be superb to free musculature to help access further movement. Feedback has been hugely positive with notable benefit reported in both comfort, postural alignment and ease of movement.

The consensus from our Acquired Brain Injury clients so far:

More please to support progress
My head feels much lighter which is helping me stand taller and more aligned

For everybody- Watch your posture, sit up tall and take care when texting on those phones!

Reviews

Marie Oxtoby

I am the Chair/Co-ordinator of Bolton Neuro Voices, a small local charity. I first contacted SP Therapy Services in 2012 when I was looking for a neuro physiotherapist to help us pilot a new Hydrotheraoy Course for people with long-term neurological conditions. Since then Susan Pattison and her staff have helped us to deliver ten courses to a total of more than 200 people and to facilitate the progress of many on to ongoing Continuation Programmes. Her expertise and willingness to listen and respond to our needs and those of our very varied participants is hugely appreciated and our partnership has gone from strength to strength. I unreservedly recommend this practice.

Amanda Knight

Andy provided a very thorough and considered physiotherapy assessment of a client with complex needs. His report was to a very high standard and underpinned all immediate and long term therapy needs. Thank you!

Elaine O'Flaherty

Very professional service and high quality of reports and communication to ensure best practice and outcomes for my clients.

Suzanne

SP Therapy Services has supported Greater Manchester Spinal Injury Group for many years. Susan and Rebecca have demonstrated knowledge and skill and been adaptable to working in community settings. I would have no hesitation in recommending SP Therapy Services

Janet Penny

I am delighted to endorse the team at SP Therapy Services. They consistently provide exceptional therapy and support their practice with sound, detailed documentation, which always arrives in a timely manner. The friendly clinicians are a credit to this fabulous company and it is evident that they always keep their patients at the centre of everything they do.