Carrick Private Clinic
145/147 Main Street
Prestwick
Ayrshire
KA9 1LA
Tel: 01292 478888

Physiotherapy

Established in 1991, Carrick Private Clinic is one of the most successful private clinics in the country. We have successfully treated thousands of patients over the years using a combination of holistic therapies, bringing relief to the cause of the problem, rather than merely treating the symptoms. We offer a wealth of caring experience in physiotherapy, naturopathy and the many traditional and modern therapies which rely on nature rather than medication to relieve pain or discomfort. All our treatments are carried out in our three bright, airy and comfortable treatment rooms in the clinic.

Physiotherapy recognises that much of the pain and disability we suffer stems from abnormalities in our body’s structure and function. Physiotherapists diagnose and treat problems with muscles, ligaments, nerves and joints to help the body’s natural healing ability. Treatment involves gentle, manual techniques - easing pain, reducing swelling and improving mobility. Often, this involves manipulation which can result in an audible‘crack’ which is simply the sound of gas bubbles popping in the fluid of the joints. Physiotherapy does not involve the use of drugs or surgery.

Physiotherapists treat a wide range of patients and conditions: Low Back Trouble Most back pains result from mechanical disturbances of the spine – postural strains, joint derangements and spinal disc injuries. Physiotherapy, with its comprehensive approach to healthcare, is a particularly successful approach to treatment. Women Many women are working mothers and combining both aspects of their lives can give rise to problems from the perennial headache to debilitating musculo-skeletal disorders. Many headaches originate from stiffness and tension in the neck and physiotherapy can often bring relief. Pregnancy can put a strain on the whole spine and physiotherapy can help the body adapt to the many changes it experiences. In the Forties Many patients are losing fitness at this stage in their lives and are more prone to injury. Physiotherapists consider the whole person, examining posture and the strength and flexibility of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Treatment is designed to alleviate current problems and to help prevent recurrences. Elderly Pain-killers are not the only solution for the aches and pains associated with ageing. For more permanent relief it is necessary to eliminate the underlying causes of pain, a job for which the physiotherapist is specifically trained. Physiotherapy can also help to reduce pain and stiffness in the less acute stages of arthritis. Work-Related Conditions Work, whether at a computer terminal or in heavy industry, can give rise to disorders of muscles, tendons and joints, particularly in the back, hands and arms. Physiotherapists treat many conditions related to the workplace and can give remedial advice and preventative exercise.