PERRIN TECHNIQUE
OSTEOPATHY FOR ME/CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME
Harper Road osteopaths is the only osteopathic practice in London with four licensed Perrin Technique practitioners. We work closely together and are dedicated to providing the very best care for our patients based on the most up to date research. We try to keep prices as low as possible, to make Perrin Technique more accessible to those in need.
We aim to support individuals on their journey to recovery and work alongside GP’s and Consultants to ensure the best quality care and positive outcomes for our patients.
If you would like more information about Perrin Technique for Long Covid, head over to the Blog page to read Victoria’s piece on the topic and take a look at this new piece of research undertaken by Dr Raymond Perrin and his team with regard to early observations in using this technique to assist in the recovery of Long COVID.
What is CFS/ME
It is a condition characterised by:
- Abnormal muscle fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Headaches
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Depression
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- irritable bowel
- Irritable bladder
- Sore throat
- Increased sensitivity to light/sound
What causes CFS/ME?
Primarily a combination of disregulation of the sympathetic nervous system following a period of stress and a poor lymphatic drainage system. The stress trigger can be physical (through postural problems or injury), emotional (work, family), environmental (exposure to toxins, mould), or an overworking immune system fighting an allergy or an infection (viral, parasitic or bacterial).
It leads to this debilitating and life changing illness which Dr Perrin has spent his life’s work investigating since the mid 90’s, becoming the Institute of Osteopathy’s first Research and Practice award winner in 2015.
For details of his research, and the current NHS research study into his technique, do take a look at his very comprehensive website (click on the Perrin Clinic image)
What is the Perrin Technique
Perrin Technique is a gentle osteopathic treatment for patients with ME/CFS, focused on clearing poor lymphatic drainage, promoting regulation of the sympathetic system and stimulating fluid flow around the brain and spinal cord.
The Perrin Technique
HOW TO BOOK
The first CFS/ME appointment is 90 minutes long and includes a full case history, examination, explanations and obtaining consent. We will also discuss the course of the treatment in your case and the research that backs up this treatment approach.
The examination involves:
- a full postural assessment
- a palpatory examination of the lymphatic vessels of your neck and breast tissue – as this is considered an intimate area, we will ask you to sign a consent form and you may choose to bring a chaperone with you
There will be no treatment during the first appointment as the assessment itself will give you an understanding as to whether you will be happy to proceed with treatment and you will need some time to decide this. Follow up consultations are 45mins.
If you would like to book an initial consultation, we ask that patients contact us directly.
Head over to our blog page where you will find further information on CFS/ME-related topics, including helpful apps for those living with CFS/ME (as recommended by our patients).
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