Helpful Sites & Associates

Physical pain is often affected by other factors, and for that reason we work with and refer to other Companies and sources of information who we think are the best in their field to tackle these problems. These guys are:

Golfalot

Golfalot - The Definitive Golf Website Golfalot.com is the Definitive Golf Site that features free golf tips video from leading coaches and tour players such as Justin Rose and Scott Cranfield. Our clinic has worked with Golfalot.com to provide them with video content of some of the Swingbuster™ for golf exercises and warm up programmes. These exercises are specific to faults and performance problems, such as slicing, hooking and improving power in your swing. Check out the Swingbuster™ for golf fitness videos.

Golfalot also provides all manner of reviews and price comparisons for golf equipment, discount green fees and online tee times. Well worth a visit to www.golfalot.com

Brain Train Academy

Using Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques, Brain Train work with you to change thought processes which affect you both physically and mentally. They provide tools which address a large range of the things you want to change; from management and recovery from pain, to relief of phobias. Brain Train Academy is Scotland's leading provider of NLP courses including Fully Licensed NLP Trainings.

Visit www.braintrainacademy.co.uk, or for individual sessions and advice contact Tom Shillaw on 07958 284 902.

Pilates Works...

...Offers exercises which work together with physiotherapy treatment to fully rehab and prevent recurrence of pain. Working in group sessions or 1:1, we have found Pilates Works very expert and have known them since 2004. Established in 2001 they are Scotland's largest provider of Pilates listing RBS and NHS Education as corporate clients.

Check them out at www.pilates-works.co.uk.

The Running Bug

The website devoted to getting the UK running. There's advice and features for runners of all abilities, chat on their beginner friendly forums or find your next race with their free event finder.

Visit www.therunningbug.co.uk.

Flavours of Italy

Offer Pilates holidays in Italy. Fully ATOL protected holidays with zero single supplement, stay in historic villas in the most idyllic locations in Italy. Led by Pilates Works instructors, Flavours Pilates holidays use the body control technique. Travel in small groups of no more than 8 people and learn from experts. Established in 1998, Flavours are a well established specialist tour operator to Italy.

Check them out at www.flavoursholidays.co.uk.

AtticSalt Pilates Studio

AtticSalt Pilates Studio is located within a beautiful mews house in the heart of Edinburgh's city centre. Practice pilates surrounded by inspiring contemporary art, in natural light with experienced teachers. They offer weekly pilates mat classes and private and semi-private sessions using pilates equipment, pregnancy classes, mother and baby classes, weekend workshops and hula hooping. Pilates is recognised as one of the safest forms of exercise, with a focus on posture, core strength, increased muscle tone and flexibility and is particularly effective in helping people with spinal pain and return to sport after injury.

Visit www.jomunro.co.uk for more information, or contact Jo Munro on 07765 068 136 .

Trinity Podiatry Clinic

Jacqui Baggaley & Associates specialise in reduction of knee, hip, back & foot pain using specific orthotic prescription to correct poor foot mechanics, for both general and sporting requirements. In addition, the clinic treats general foot problems, including ingrown nails, verrucaes, hard skin & corns, practices laser and liquid nitrogen procedures for pain & verrucaes, nail surgery to resolve ongoing nail problems and manipulation of the foot joints. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 9am until 8pm and Saturday mornings. House calls are available for housebound patients.

Visit www.trinitypodiatry.co.uk for more information, or call 0131 476 9889 to make your appointment.

Recommend Product Retailers...

There are many products on the market that claim to be able to help you with pain, and improve your quality of life. We've found some to be better than others, so click here and visit the Health Products section of our site to see our practical recommendations including Health Insurance from WPA, Go-Lower Diet Products, Pilates Exercise books & equipment from Amazon, and Healthcare Products, Strappings & Supports from Mobilis.

We also stock a small quantity of Memory Foam Pillows & Mattresses at the clinic...feel free to come and try them, or contact us for more information and advice on discounted products.