Free Spinal Class

When and where?

At the clinic at 195 Field End Road, Eastcote, every second Tuesday from 6-7pm.

Do I book or turn up?

Please ring the clinic to make an appointment

Is there any obligation on my part to buy a product/ make an appointment?

Absolutely none.

What is it?

Dr Sodha strongly believes that prevention is better than cure, so he offers a free spinal class for all patients. During a 45-minute informal session, he explains how to take care of your spine, giving practical advice, tips and exercises.

Classes are free and open to all in the community. The aim is to help you manage your condition and prevent it recurring. The advice will help you identify early warning signs and hopefully improve your quality of life.

Often, your condition can affect the whole family. If family or carers attend with you, they can learn how to support you in maintaining healthy habits – reminding you to uncross your legs, take a break from the computer, or drink more water!

Some patients are new and haven’t started treatment yet; others have done several sessions. Some may have a trapped nerve or a sports injury, others whiplash from a car accident, lower back pain or neck pain. 

The session begins with some gentle warm-up exercises to music which Dr Sodha  recommends we do several times a day:

• running on the spot while sitting on the edge of your chair
• stretching out elbows sideways and forwards to break the tightness between the shoulder blades 
• rolling the shoulders forward and back
• stretching the neck from side to side (but not backwards).

Using a model spine, he then outlines the importance of the nervous system, protected by the spinal column and skeleton, and explains what happens when bones move out of place, trapping or pinching a nerve. This is called “subluxation” and causes the pain which brings you into the clinic.

The many causes include incorrect posture when sleeping, standing, working or  sitting; bending, carrying or lifting; sudden movements, accidents and falls; sneezing and coughing; gardening, flying or travelling; sports; the wrong mattress, pillow or bed; occupation & lifestyle; medical conditions such as gallstones, kidney stones, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis; wear and tear, pregnancy and obesity.

At the end he gives out information sheets and some back & neck exercises to do at home.