Sasha Cessford - McTimoney Body Alignment

27/07/2025

25/07/2025

Vertigo is the worst!

This is a fantastic video of how to carry out the Epley Manoeuvre.

18/07/2025

If I had a dollar for every time a patient said “my head feels too heavy or my shoulders are beside my ears”.

Maybe a similar (and without drilling holes in the skull) design could help to lengthen a neck safely.

Anyone have any gems of a product to mention?

25/06/2025

😂😂😂. I can share this because I’m Scottish 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, grew up in Edinburgh, and The Highland Show was the highlight of the yearly calendar!

Us Scots take the Micky out of each other frequently!

A couple of farmers sleep as The Princess Royal tours cattle stalls in the Highland Hall during a visit to the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston, Edinburgh

𝘐𝘔𝘈𝘎𝘌: 𝘑𝘢𝘯𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘰𝘸/𝘗𝘈 𝘞𝘪𝘳𝘦

04/06/2025

I recommend following these two on social media.

28/05/2025

Always a classic!

👣 My most shared post of 2021 👣

Part 2 Sagittal plane pelvis.

This is the anterior / posterior tilt of the pelvis. An anterior tilt is what .chek described as a Donald duck posture and a posterior tilt he described as a Pink Panther posture 😂 I still love this... I think it creates a great visual.

The anterior tilted pelvis responds to and has a direct impact on internal rotation of the femurs as well as extension of the lumbar spine.

Femoral (thigh bone) internal rotation with the pelvic anterior tilt puts length into all those oh so important extensor muscles of the hamstrings and glutes. These muscles are known as extenders of the hip, and yet a resting anterior tilt with internal femurs very much creates a hip flexion. Which means these muscles rest long. Their work now is to act to prevent further anterior tilt and hip flexion rather than actual extension of the hip. Muscles of the anterior hip rest short as a result.

With the spinal extension, muscles of the low back will be short while lower abdominals will be long.

If you have discomfort in your low back, are you one of these anterior tilted people? If you follow the anterior tilt down passing beyond the internally rotated femurs, you will likely find the accompanying flatter foot shape. A flat foot and an anterior tilt are not an uncommon relationship to be found in the human body.

Resting posture is interesting. We find ourselves stuck in it and can't get out of it. We accept it as our norm and live with the consequences. So many times I have been informed that we cannot change it... and yet change it is what we do. Teach your anterior tilt to posterior tilt, your lumbar spine to flex, your flat feet to supinate and give your body a chance to experience that which it ordinarily does not.

I should say that neither Donald Duck nor Pink Panther are "correct"... the goal is to be able to freely access both. It's just that Donald Duck needs a little more Pink Panther on his life... and vice versa 🙌🏼

22/05/2025

Let’s talk Ribs.

Where do you think your ribs start?

Would it surprise you to know that they are all the way up at the top of your shoulder - in fact they are a major part of what we think of as the shoulder.

Do you see the little curved bones at the top of the picture? Those are your 1st ribs- one on each side.

Why do I mention ribs? Well, I see a huge amount of rib issues in my everyday clinic. Ribs can be slightly twisted or the cartilage that they attach to can be a bit twisted too, this pulls on the soft tissue or can cause inflammatory processes.

Sometimes I find that your “shoulder issue” is actually a rib issue.

What can you do about it?

Well McTimoney helps you identify posture and lifestyle problems that cause it, a full body alignment treatment helps to realign the body, and you learn how to keep yourself in tip top condition for the future.

12/02/2025

“What do you do that’s different?” - I hear this all the time in my free 15 minute phone chats.

That chat is an opportunity for you to find out what I’m like, my ethos, and any burning questions. I get to find out if you are coming to the right place or if you need to be referred onwards or back to your GP.

What’s different about my practice and treatment - well, you are working with me and only me. The first appointment is a mammoth 2 hour one, where we discover your entire history and how it relates to what’s happening now.

I’m watching and asking how you use your body in every aspect of your life. Then we make easy, everyday lifestyle adjustments that you can use for the rest of your life. While using the philosophy- Keep it simple.

The treatment itself is an hour long - where you are treated from Head To Little Toe, every single time. It’s a mixture of 250 mobilisations, muscle releasing, myofacial techniques as well as counselling/ being a life coach.

We all have emotions tied up with pain - I’m here to help you release those ties.

My approach is holistic but with a solid medical knowledge. Many GP’s and Orthopaedic Surgeons know how I work and how it can improve their outcomes especially after hip and knee replacements.

“How many treatments do I need?” - some people only need 1, others 5, some want to come on a frequent basis, or as required. You choose. There’s no pressure from me. My patients will always have free phone advice forever.

This treatment is life changing, life doesn’t have to be full of pain.

This is my promise to you

01/01/2025

It’s time for a Happy New You!

22/12/2024

A very Merry Christmas from me.

11/11/2024

Give Dr Karan a follow. He is simply amazing.