RJM Therapy
Medical Services
Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture
From £25 – Session
Dry needling is a form of therapy which involves inserting an acupuncture needle into a muscular trigger point to help to reset the muscle fibres in the trigger point.
A trigger point is an area in the muscle fibres that have become contracted when the muscle is relaxed, they can cause a referred pain map that may send pain to another area of the body. These referred pain maps are reproducible so helps the therapist to locate the cause of pain. These may cause headaches, knee pain, toothache and shortening of muscles reducing range of motion to name a few.
Medical acupuncture is different, that is that by inserting needles in very specific acupuncture points around the body, this then affects the body’s energy (Qi pronounced “Chi” believed to be our lifeforce) along certain meridian which there are 14 including Heart, Lung and Bladder to name a few. By inserting the needles connects the meridians and restores the flow of energy reducing symptoms that the patient was complaining of.
Lymphatic Drainage
From £30 – Session
The lymphatic system is an extensive network of vessels, nodes, and ducts that pass through almost all bodily tissues. It allows the circulation of a fluid called lymph through the body in a comparable way to blood.
The lymphatic system is essential for fluid balance, absorption of fatty acids in the stomach, and immune system regulation.
As blood circulates around the body, the blood vessel walls can allow for substances such as oxygen, plasma, nutrients, protein, and hormones which make up the blood to pass through to where they are needed. Ninety percent of the fluid is then transported via the veins in the cardiovascular system but the other 10% is left in the surrounding space called the interstitial space.
This fluid is all mixed up with waste products, plasma, bacteria, and other pathogens, is usually collected by the primary collectors of the lymphatic system and is now called lymph fluid. This now gets processed by the lymph system and lymphocytes.
A failure or overload of the lymphatic system can result in localised swelling known as lymphoedema, this is usually in the arms and the legs but can occur anywhere on the body where the lymphatic system is compromised.
Lymphoedema is a chronic condition with no cure, but it can be managed with compression bandages and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD). Using these together can reduce the swelling.
MLD massage helps the lymph fluid move in the lymphatic vessels to reduce the swelling. Making the limbs feel lighter which they are due to the decrease of fluid retention an example of swollen ankles, just something to help you feel more mobile.
Qualification
Lymphoedema Management for Manual Therapists (LTA Global)
Oncology Massage
The main reason people with cancer use massage is because it helps them feel good. It is a way they feel they can help themselves. Get in touch to explain your journey and to see how I can help you.
Massage therapy can help lift your mood, improve your sleep and enhance your wellbeing. There is some evidence to help support these benefits.
Massage for people with cancer might help you relax and cope with:
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Headaches
- Pain
Massage techniques can range from being soft, gentle, and slow to vigorous and brisk. They may sometimes even be a bit uncomfortable. Your whole body may be treated or just a specific area such as hands, head neck shoulders or feet to make you feel relaxed. This is all dependant on your oncology treatment.