The Aches and Pains Clinic

10/12/2021

Tim is a pain specialist and part of the clinical team at Pelvic Pain Matters, he has helped a lot of men recover from CPPS and prostatitis.⁠
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Why not take a look at our free online Facebook community - the Recovery Room. Its a positive community of men at all different stages of their journey to recovery. ⁠
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There are loads of videos and clinic sessions with the team covering all aspects of pelvic pain:⁠
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- Antibiotics⁠
- Strategies for avoiding catastrophizing and anxiety⁠
- Trigger point therapy. Is it effective & what are the alternatives?⁠
- Movement techniques⁠
- Mindfulness⁠
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👆👆👆These are just a few⁠
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Every Monday we discuss a different topic in our Practical Pain Pointers session - these are all available live or on catch up.⁠
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/547624749896719
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We also run a six week programme called Recover, specially designed to provide sufferers of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) with the knowledge, strategies and support to overcome the condition.⁠
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Join us and take your first step to recovery. We'd love to welcome you to the group.⁠
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https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recover-the-pelvic-pain-recovery-programme-for-men-tickets-198273400077

08/06/2018

Friday thoughts.... You would think that a massive tree stump through your shoulder (yes shoulder!!) would cause serious amounts of unimaginable pain.... Well, this is not quite the case. Click the link to find out more. There are many, many more things at play in a pain experience. Tissue damage/change doesn't always equal pain and pain doesn't always equal tissue damage/change
http://www.ladbible.com/more/news-crashed-microlight-pilot-gets-impaled-through-shoulder-by-tree-20180604

Ivan Krasouski lost control of his paratrike over woodland and crashed. However, when he tried to stand up, he realised something was wrong.

27/04/2018

This is a short video to introduce Sports Massage at The Aches and Pains Clinic, Epsom with Karl Monahan.

23/04/2018

Welcome to The Aches and Pains Clinic! In this short video I will introduce myself and the clinic. If you have any questions about your health and wellbeing please feel free to contact me. I am here to help

09/04/2018

With both Brighton and London Marathons on the horizon it is important to consider the week after your race and your recovery strategy. Here is some simple advice from Virgin. Massage can be used as part of a successful recovery strategy to reduce aches, pains and fatigue.
I offer both spots and deep tissue massage, both of which will be tailored to you, whether it be stiff neck and shoulders, aching legs or whole body fatigue you are in safe hands. Call Karl on 07776 243 277 or email karl_monahan@hotmail.com for advice on the best strategy for you
https://www.virginmoneylondonmarathon.com/en-gb/training/training-advice/recovery-rules/

13/03/2018

Everything Runners Need to Know Before Getting a Massage!
If you're training for Brighton or London Marathon your legs are likely to be feeling stiff, achey and fatigued. Using massage to assist recovery and reduce aches and pains is a sensible and healthy approach to running. Karl offers Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Trigger point Therapy to assist in your marathon preparation. As a marathon runner himself he knows exactly what you are going through...
Read about the benefits of each treatment here - http://blog.mapmyrun.com/everything-runners-need-know-getting-massage/

Most often, getting a massage is thought to be a luxurious splurge, where you don a fluffy spa robe, lounge in a room lit by candles while ...

05/02/2018

If you, or anyone else you know is in need of a treatment Karl is offering £10 off initial sessions at our clinic on Epsom Downs. With 17 years of experience in treating patients you are in safe hands. From acute and chronic pain states, injuries, aches and pains as well as de-stressing and time out treatments. For more details please call or text Karl on 07776 243277

16/11/2017

What is at the 'core' of your low back pain management/rehab/physio programme? If it is focused on 'core' exercises/stability/strengthening then it might be time to rethink things.

02/11/2017

Hey hows it going?! I'm looking to get reviews on my FB page and wondered if you could help? If you have seen me at the Aches and Pains clinic or Bodyworks would you mind rating me and jotting down a few (hopefully kind!) words please. In return I will give you or a friend a £10 off voucher valid for 6 months... The link to the reviews page is here - https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Aches-and-Pains-Clinic-1756540034579545/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Thanks in advance, you are a star ###

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14/09/2017

Insufficient sleep levels have been shown to contribute to chronic pain states! If you suffer with chronic pain what are your sleep patterns like and how can they be improved? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28891869

27/07/2017

We all have a buffer zone between the time we start to feel pain and the point of tissue damage.
This buffer zone can increase to protect us. Activities within the buffer zone, even though painful, are not harmful!
We are so well protected that we are nowhere near tissue damage! What an amazing system!
We can can "be sore but safe" and "hurt doesn’t always equal harm" (adapted from NOI Group)

27/07/2017

There are WAY more than 15 key facts about back pain but this video is a great start (although not sure the grammar on the opening slide!)! The big take home is that back pain can be safely and effectively treated with the right care and patient focused attention. Learn more about how to treat your back pain at The Aches and Pains Clinic

25/07/2017

Why cracking our knuckles is like the worst thing ever! Or is it??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3IYmdy6d4Y

One man cracked his knuckles in one hand for 60 years and not the other. Watch the video to see what he found out. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0b...

20/07/2017

Possibly the final newsletter from Bodyworks as we know/knew it! As usual it is filled with my wordy wizardry (clearly my own accolade here!), wit and general weirdness. I hope you enjoy - http://thebodyworkspractice.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/j/173878578F3067F5

27/05/2017

I am very excited to announce the launch of The Aches and Pains Clinic as of June 10th. There will be £10 off for all initial 60 minute bookings for new and existing patients. If you or anyone you know is suffering from any aches or pains please feel free to contact me and we can discuss treatment options

15/05/2017

Welcome to The Aches + Pains Clinic. Here to help you with all matters achey and painy! With over 16 years of experience as a therapist I have the know how to help you.