In lots of pain with my back I was willing to try anything and everything to get relief and decided…read moreto give acupuncture a go as I know several people who found it beneficial. My husband attended here about 4yrs ago for treatment of sciatica. He had paid for a block of 6 treatments but had only used 4, when I rang up to enquire they said remaining treatments were still valid and as his wife was welcome to use them, and could get an appointment the following day. I arrived at my appointment a little early and was warmly welcomed by Cathy. She asked me to complete a short form with my contact details. On entering the treatment room she asked about my medical history, current problems, felt radial pulse in both wrists and looked at my tongue. I was then asked to remove my trousers and lie on my side on the comfortable bed. Insertion of needles was quick, most I didn't feel although some gave a bit of a sting. About 20needles were inserted into my back and leg, a heat lamp was placed near my back and I was left to lie for about 30mins listening to some twinkly music. Cathy popped in a few times to check on me but I felt so relaxed I actually dosed off for a few minutes. The sensation was strange, my legs felt really heavy and afterwards I did feel more relaxed. As for my back pain I did find movement a bit easier and pain slightly reduced, don't know how much was down to the acupuncture itself but certainly relaxation would have helped.

Physiotherapy, Acupuncture and Sports Injury Clinic in Holywood close to Belfast, Bangor &…read moreNewtownards. Specialist physiotherapist in back / neck pain & Sarah Key Method. Insurance companies accepted.

From the owner: We provide physiotherapy, massage therapy, and biomechanical podiatry. A highly skilled team of…read morecaring professionals, putting your needs and goals foremost, to resolve your pain.

I have heard of this store before and the infamous Jan de Vries. Unfortunately I've never met the…read moreman or had him operate on me but reports say he's a bit alternative and could be a genius. Though my only experience here was on my way back from a jog that went marginally wrong and involved me hobbling back rather than running as I had originally planned. I called in here to see what the nice people recommended as I had no painkillers or bandages in my house. I got some anti-inflammatory cream which worked a treat and dose of painkillers for good measure. I'm all for alternative medicine if it works. The cream, though helpful, was nearly £10 and for the one occasion I used it, I felt a bit stupid. It was the most expensive jog I've been on but my foot has never looked so good.

Having sinus trouble for most of my life, I finally bit the bullet and went to the Framar Health…read moreClinic, for a much sought-after appointment with Jan de Vries, the well known homeopathic and alternative health care expert. I left with two things. The first thing was a prescription for herbal tablets to improve my sinus condition (expensive and didn't work - not a happy bunny.) The second thing was a new, fixed 'unclicky' jaw bone. Sounds weird, but he seems to have some knowledge of how to manipulate bones if they are troubling you - I'm sure there is some medical name for it but I've no idea. All I know is before I went in, my jaw would click like mad when I was eating, and after I left, no more clicking! Now, it was kind of weird - I thought he was going to choke me, as the manoevure involved putting me in a headlock type position, but it really did work! Now, I imagine if I had been able to afford to repeat the prescription for the herbal tablets, they may have helped me - but it was too pricey for me to maintain each month. I do know many people whom Framar have helped considerably, though. And on the plus side, I can now eat my dinner without the sound of drums...