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Aarti Shah McTimoney Chiropractor celebrates 25 years in practice with a torn meniscus!!

The end of 2014 marks 25 years as a McTimoney Chiropractor for me – a milestone that I never expected to reach when I graduated in 1989 only 21 years of age.

It has been a year where I’ve taken a fair amount of time off, some for pleasure and some due to pain. The pain being a torn meniscus (a tear in my knee cartilage) which eventually forced me to get off my feet and rest. And resting I am as I write this on a beach in sunny Spain waiting for the sun to go down.

I never fully appreciated how painful a torn knee cartilage is – how could I as I had never experienced one before. I have spent nearly 5 months since May doing rehabilitation exercises on it, icing it, have McTimoney Chiropractic sessions, ultrasound, painkillers,homeopathy, healing sessions, praying and maintaining my upper body strength in case I needed crutches if I had surgery.

For the best part I have tried my best to be positive but sometimes darkness has engulfed me with anger, frustration and pain and that all encompassing question, “Why had this had happened to me?”  With all the measures and steps that I had implemented for my recovery one would think that I would have been fully healed by now – no? Sometimes the best solution is to step back and do nothing. This is what I finally realised and was forced to do at the end of Aug. With 1 weeks notice to my clients I cancelled all my work for 5 weeks and ran away to the mountains in Spain. For the first few weeks I slept more that I can ever recall as I began to fully realise how exhausting and weary pain can be. Slowly over the weeks I resurfaced ready in time for my clients arrival to mark the 25 years celebration of my being in practice and their experience of McTimoney sessions with me. I was overwhelmed and honoured that clients would come to support me.

At inside Out Retreat Spain (www.insideoutretreat.com) my clients and I participated in juicing, detoxing, mountain walks, posture awareness, aquacise. Yoga, Pilates, inspirational movies and talks, alternative treatments and McTimoney Chiropractic sessions from me as well as just hanging out together.

Over the period of 4 weeks that I spent in Spain in September I felt rejuvenated, had lost weight through sleeping ( my knee was grateful), looked younger than I had done in a long time and was truly happy to be alive and virtually pain free in my knee – I’d forgotten how good it felt to feel well. The power of rest and doing “absolutely nothing” is underrated – for me it has been highly beneficial and productive in my healing.

My time away has only confirmed the power of McTimoney Chiropractic – one does not need ongoing sessions if clients are willing to participate in their own recovery through appropriate exercise, diet and nutrition and of course adequate rest as I found out recently

More than ever before I stand by my quote on my website by Plato

“Self – conquest is the greatest of victories”

 

 

Lower Back Pain

The Incredible Aarti Shah Abridged Version

Renowned author Santa Montefiore has suffered with lower back pain for years – has she found the answer in the form of McTimoney practitioner Aarti Shah?

My quest for a saviour to heal my back has been going on for three years now. Along the way I have met many physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and doctors – a few of whom have made a positive difference, but no one has had quite the effect of Aarti Shah, a McTimoney practitioner who has achieved extraordinary results while barely laying a hand on me.

For as long as I remember I’ve always had a weak lower back, prone to pain on the lacrosse fields during my school days or later, picking up my children. I have practised Pilates for the last five years and when the weather is not wet and cold, I enjoy running. About three years ago for reasons that I’m unable to explain, my lower back got so bad I couldn’t bend to brush my teeth in the morning and tying my shoe laces, getting in and out of the car, loading the dishwasher, became major challenges. My passion for skiing looked like it was in danger as doing up my boots was almost impossible, and anything other than floating down a piste made me squirm in agony.

I had a scan at the Wellington hospital, which revealed an “L”shaped spine, with a flattened, protruding disc at the curve. Although, it wasn’t really close enough to the nerve to cause major problems and I had no pain anywhere else but in my lower back. If it was really bad I’d have had pain down my legs and in my buttocks. No one seemed to know why it was so painful and only my trusty chiropractor, my physio and my Nurofen Plus gave me some relief.

Then my father recommended I try McTimoney. Now, if you haven’t heard of McTimoney you are not alone. The McTimoney form of chiropractic care was developed by a man John McTimoney over fifty years ago and is a very gentle, whole body approach, making sure that the entire skeleton is aligned and balanced. I had two sessions with a very nice lady in Hampshire, which made a marked difference. So, I looked on the internet to see if I could find a McTimoney practitioner near where I live in London. The name Aarti Shah leapt of the page and I booked in at The Life Centre on Edge Street in Kensington.

Aarti is a gentle Indian lady with a bright, Ready Brek glow and, it seems to me, the secret to eternal youth as well but so far she’s not telling yet. I lay on the bed and she began to flick and softly clap about me, and putting her hands on me so gently I could barely feel her. It all felt a little odd and to be honest I thought, “Oh, Santa, you’ve been had!” I really didn’t hold out any hope that her method was going to work. It certainly didn’t much resemble the McTimoney practitioner I went to see in Hampshire. But I’m a woman with a very open mind, so I decided not to judge on the method but the result.

When I got home I read all the testimonials on her website and it was with some relief that I saw I was not alone in thinking her methods a little on the whacky side, but encouraged that they all credited Aarti with great healing powers and unbelievable results. I expected a miracle and a couple of days later I woke with zero pain. ZERO. That was a novelty and a massive surprise. I expected the results to wear off, and they did over the next few days, but I returned to Aarti the following week and my back has been steadily and very noticeably improving. I have been to see her for four sessions and most of the time I am now unaware of my back, which is extraordinary given that I was constantly aware of it because of the discomfort.

Since seeing Aarti I have skied the most challenging off piste, in horrible snow, and even pounded my back over moghuls, without feeling any discomfort at all. I shall now add my testimonial to her website and conclude that, in my opinion, as well as a chiropractor, Aarti is a very gifted spiritual healer.

This article can be read in full at www.getthegloss.com/article/the-incredible-aarti-shah

 

 

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

pregnancy chiropractor london Carrying a baby for nine months is not an easy job for expectant mothers. Weight gain, poor posture, back pain and digestion problems can all cause discomfort but many treatments and medication, which would normally be used to help ease those problems, are unsafe for pregnant women to take. A McTimoney chiropractor uses practices that can help ease some of these issues that can plague pregnant women, without the use of medications.

The McTimoney chiropractic method is a more gentle approach, which focuses on gently adjusting bones and joints using short, deft movements. The technique, which is applied using hands only, is pain free and is so gentle it is even suitable for use on those experiencing backaches as a result of pregnancy.

Pregnancy can affect everyone in different ways. You might be fortunate enough to sail through your pregnancy completely pain free. But for those who do have issues, those nine months can become a miserable period of your life. Expecting a baby is supposed to be an exciting and happy time, which can make the side effects even harder to cope with. But there is no need to suffer, as I can help you to address the problems and ease any discomfort you are suffering from.

As your pregnancy develops, you are more likely to experience problems because weight gain can put more strain on the back. Some of the symptoms can include sore legs, headaches, sciatica, and shortness of breath, sickness, tiredness and dizziness. McTimoney chiropractic treatment can help relieve those issues and improve your spine and pelvis alignment throughout the nine months and beyond.

Treatment can also help with the delivery of your baby. Many women, who undergo a course of McTimoney treatment, experience a shorter and less painful labour.  As a trained McTimoney chiropractor, who has been practising for 23 years, I have a lot of experience in dealing with expectant mothers. I will assess your body during every session, so I can carefully monitor how you are coping with the pregnancy and help prevent you from experiencing any future problems before they arise.

Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy can help strengthen your muscles, which is important the heavier you get. We can also work on making your joints more flexible and help boost your circulation. Staying healthy during your pregnancy is absolutely essential, which is why I will also look at other aspects of your lifestyle, including exercise and diet to try and make your pregnancy as enjoyable and pain free as possible.

London-based McTimoney Chiropractor, Aarti Shah works from clinics in Kensington and Paddington. If you are pregnant and experiencing pain, contact Aarti through her [website] to see how chiropractic care can help alleviate pregnancy discomfort.

 

Tips for Choosing a Good McTimoney Chiropractor

Tips for finding a good McTimoney chiropractorAnyone who has suffered from back pain will know that it can take over your life. It’s the first thing you think of when you wake up and the last thing you think of when you go to sleep…if you manage to nod off that is. Yet, seeking advice and treatment from a chiropractor can help.

McTimoney chiropractors specialise in treating disorders of the bones, muscles and joints. Staff at the McTimoney Chiropractor practice across London are friendly and approachable and willing to listen to your problems. Highly trained in the profession, they will be able to advice what the best treatment is for you and when you can expect to get results.

The sort of treatments they might use can vary, but most chiropractors focus on the manipulation of the spine. Advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle is also key to your recovery, as well as maintaining any exercises they suggest you do at home. Unfortunately you never quite know when the pain is going to get unbearable, which is why it’s useful to choose a chiropractor who is local to where you live.  That way, you won’t have far to travel for your treatment and some chiropractor’s might choose to visit you at home if you are unable to move because of severe pain.

Although getting chiropractic on the NHS is rare, so you can still seek advice from your doctor about recommending the best local McTimoney chiropractor in the area. It can be challenging finding the right chiropractor for you, so it’s best to do as much research as you possibly can. Why not try asking friends and family if they can recommend a decent local McTimoney chiropractor.

The theory behind chiropractic is that most human disease is caused by misalignments of the spine that apply pressure on surrounding nerves. It is thought misalignments cause blockages to your natural energy, which in turn will make you feel unwell or cause you pain. Although most people see McTimoney chiropractors mainly for problems with their backs, some believe they can also help relieve other medical ailments, such as asthma and irritable bowel syndrome.

Whatever you’re seeking the treatment for, you must always check that your chiropractor is registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). The organisation regulates the profession, making sure that all practitioners have certain qualifications and chiropractic and who agree to comply with their code of practice.