The challenge
The main challenge was to overcome the pain and restriction caused by the accumulative effects of training for over three hours per day, every day of the week.
Treatment consisted of trigger point and fascial release techniques, manipulations of neck, mid and lower back facet joints and Acupuncture to increase mobility and flexibility and reduce pain as well as selective muscle strength rehabilitation to eliminate muscle imbalance around the pelvis and spine.
But with weekly treatment, a comprehensive home exercise programme and the use of self-help techniques, ultimately our treatment was successful at keeping Amanda’s symptoms to a minimum and allowing her to train and compete for British Gymnastics in world cups, world championships and as a member of the GB squad.
