<![CDATA[Louis Attard Bowen Therapist - Blog]]>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:26:33 +1000Weebly<![CDATA[Help for Migraines - Geelong]]>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-migraines-geelong
Migraines can become debilitating, and needing to frequently hide in dark and quiet places, away from daily life activities is not a healthy way to live. Although clients present with different triggers to their migraines, using Bowen Therapy we may help release tension in the neck, upper back, and jaw for longer lasting results so you can do the things you enjoy in comfort.

The great thing about using Bowen Therapy for migraines is that it may work where other treatments may have failed, simply because the way in which Bowen works through the nervous system and fascia is a different approach.

Additionally if you suffer from migraines and haven't had your jaw worked on before, it is certainly worth seeing what Bowen Therapy can do for you!
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You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Session targeting Migraines in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Knee Pain in Geelong]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-knee-pain-in-geelong

All About Knee Pain

The symptoms of knee pain can vary greatly between clients. Some people can just wake up with it one day, others after long trips in the car or airplane. Some get sore with walking or steps, while others can barely even walk. Other cases occur after recovering from an injury like a broken leg, Different cases require different solutions, but the whole body approach of Bowen Therapy means it can be helpful in many different cases.
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How may Bowen Therapy help people with Knee Pain?

One different way Bowen Therapy may help with knee pain is through improving alignment issues I identify with the knee. I do this by addressing contributing factors I find in the hips and ankles, as well as other areas in the body. This can act a bit like a wheel alignment on your car which can help reduce excessive wear and tear that contributes to pain in your knees. According to my observations, an indication that your knees may not be aligned properly could be feeling discomfort in any one of the following: your hips, lower back, between or under your shoulder blades. Another indicator alignment might be an issue is if your knee gets worse after sitting for extended periods.

In these cases the toughened tissue that is designed to take the repetitive flexing and extending of the knee while performing vigorous activities like walking or running may no longer be taking the full load due to the misalignment. The movement of this misaligned knee during activity may cause additional stress on the surrounding tissues which quickly become inflamed during activity.

​Luckily those who are frequent walkers or runners usually are fit, healthy people, so when they stop the activity that is aggravating the knee it soon recovers and feels better, however because the alignment of the knee joint has not been corrected, next time they begin vigorous activity the pain flares up once again.
 
If one is to ignore the pain and continue activities that cause knee pain, after time these knee issues tend to progressively get worse, and the pain can become more severe. This can lead to leg muscle weakness and worsening mobility, potentially causing weight gain  which adds further stress to the knee. 

How may Bowen Therapy help with Knee Pain for longer?

With Bowen Therapy I work to correct the alignment of the knee as I see it, so that the joint tracks properly. By working to correct this underlying problem Bowen Therapy may help you have longer lasting results so you can do the activities you enjoy in comfort for longer. 

​You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here to have a Bowen Session targeting Knee Pain in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Elbow Pain in Geelong]]>Fri, 08 Jun 2018 06:00:00 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-elbow-pain-in-geelong

All About Elbow Pain

Clients presenting to our clinic with Elbow pain is quiet common, and we can have had good successes with these clients. In most cases, a sensation of pain, aching or discomfort felt in the elbow area is associated with the soft tissues that attach the muscles to the bones. Bowen Therapy works with the soft tissues, including nerves, tendons and muscles and may help with the pain and movement of your elbow.
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How may Bowen Therapy help Elbow Pain for longer?

Bowen Therapy is a holistic therapy that works on the whole body. Using our assessment methods we often find that there may be several contributing factors that need to be corrected before lasting results may be experienced.​ The root causes can be varied, but by addressing several underlying causes I identify, the results may last longer.

​Some of the elbow complains we may help with Bowen Therapy are:
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  • ​Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • General pains in and around the elbow

Once we have worked to correct the underlying problems using Bowen Therapy, gentle exercises can help to strengthen the muscles around the joint and help to prevent re-injury.

​You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Session targeting Elbow Pain in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Foot Pain in Geelong]]>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:49:04 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-foot-pain-in-geelong

All About Foot Pain

The feet contain 26 bones and 33 joints, interconnected with 126 muscles, ligaments and nerves, making them a complicated body structure. This explains the numerous causes of foot pain experienced by our clients.
Some of the common foot complains we see in clinic are:

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Foot Pain?

Bowen Therapy is a holistic therapy that treats the whole body, and aims to address the underlying causes I identify in clinic. The root causes can be varied, but by using our assessment methods we find that often there may be several contributing factors that need to be corrected so that longer lasting results may be enjoyed.

You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Foot Pain in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Hip Pain in Geelong]]>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:48:11 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-hip-pain-in-geelong

All About Hip Pain

The symptoms of hip pain can vary greatly between clients, The pain may be experienced around different areas of the hips, and may radiate out to different areas, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.

Some of the more common causes of hip pain we see in our clinic are:

When to seek help for Hip Pain?

If your symptoms are not at least starting to improve after two weeks, it's probably worth seeing somebody about it. If one is to ignore hip pain and continue activities that cause pain, after time, hip issues tend to progressively get worse, and the pain can become more severe.
Since the hips are the base that holds your entire upper body, it is important that they are aligned correctly to prevent compensations and associated pain higher in the body, As with most injuries, the earlier one seeks help, the more likely recovery time will be short and the chance of re-occurrence will be reduced. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Hip Pain?

Using Bowen Therapy I work to correct the alignment issues I identify in the hip and surrounding structures, which I find are underlying causes of hip pain. Bowen is a holistic therapy where I treat the whole body and can identify several different contributing factors, not only working around the hip, and that's how I may get results to last longer.

Clients at my clinic may report a faster rate of healing, a better range of movement in their joints and feeling more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy.

You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Hip Pain in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Shoulder Pain in Geelong]]>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 04:45:26 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-shoulder-pain-in-geelongAll About Shoulder Pain
Although the shoulder joint has the largest range of motion in the body, it is also the most unstable, and this can render it as one of the most problematic areas of our bodies.

​When shoulders become aggravated, they can become very painful. For lasting results we must address the underlying causes. The root causes can be varied, but by using our assessment methods we often find there may be several contributing issues that need to be corrected before lasting results may be experienced.​

When to seek help for Shoulder Pain?

If you are experiencing increasing pain or reduced movement or function in your shoulder joint for two weeks, it's probably worth getting somebody to look at it. When one moves their shoulder joint less because of pain, it may contribute to the developing of frozen shoulder which, once developed can take longer to respond to therapy.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Shoulder Pain?

​​Bowen Therapy is a holistic therapy and it addresses the whole body. Using our assessment methods we can identify several different areas that may be contributing to shoulder issues. By working on other areas of the body (such as necks, hips, or even the jaw) that are contributing to the underlying causes of your shoulder issues, the results of  Bowen Therapy may be enjoyed for longer, This makes Bowen Therapy possibly one of the most cost effective ways available t0 manage shoulder issues.

Clients at my clinic may report having a faster rate of healing, a better range of movement in their joints, and feeling more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy.

​Some of the shoulder complains we commonly see in our clinic are:
You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Shoulder Pain in Geelong.

]]><![CDATA[Help for Neck Pain in Geelong]]>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:21:54 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-neck-pain-in-geelong
Do you have neck pain in Geelong? We've got you covered!

Whether if you've got a sore neck because you slept funny, have tension in your neck and shoulders from sitting at a computer, or have experienced whiplash, neck pain's a real pain in the neck! Bowen Therapy is very gentle, safe and may be effective at correcting many different types of neck pain,
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How may Bowen Therapy help people with Neck Pain?

Because there are no forceful movements or cracking of bones there is no risk of doing any damage to any of the body structures. And because I work with the muscles and their controlling nerves in Bowen Therapy, the muscles that hold the bones in place are also manipulated, so that muscle and bone alignment I identify is addressed. By addressing both muscles and bone alignment our results may be experienced for longer, making Bowen Therapy possibly one of the most cost effective options for neck pain around.

​Some of the neck presentations commonly seen in clinic are:
  • Chronic neck pain
  • Whiplash after car accident
  • Neck & Shoulder pain
  • Neck cracking or grinding
  • Stiff neck leading to headaches or migraine

You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Session targeting Neck Pain in Geelong. 
]]><![CDATA[Help for Back Pain in Geelong]]>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 04:08:28 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/treatment-for-back-pain-in-geelong
Do you have Back Pain in Geelong? We've got you covered!

Whether it is your lower, mid, or upper back, it is likely that you will have some type of back pain in your lifetime. Bowen Therapy is very gentle, safe and may be effective at addressing many different types of back pain, 

​Because there are no forceful movements there is no risk of doing any damage to any of the body structures. And by working with the nerves, the muscles that hold the bones in place are also manipulated, so that muscle and bone alignment issues I identify are addressed. By addressing both muscles and bone alignment the comfort following a Bowen session may be experienced for longer, making Bowen Therapy possibly one of the most cost effective options for back pain around.

​Some of the back complains we commonly see in our Geelong clinic are:
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You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Session targeting Back Pain in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Golfer's Elbow in Geelong]]>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 03:20:26 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/golfers-elbow-geelong
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What is Golfer's Elbow?

Golfer’s Elbow, scientifically known as epicondylitis, is a condition where the tendons that connect the forearm to the elbow become inflamed. The pain initiates from the bony bump-like structure of the elbow and travels down the inside of the forearm.
The name is a misnomer, in that it doesn’t just affect golfers. Golfer’s elbow is different from Tennis elbow in that, tennis elbow affects the tendons on the outside of the elbow, while Golfer’s Elbow is caused by damage to the tendons on the inside of the elbow. It is also less common than tennis elbow.

What Causes Golfer's Elbow?

The condition gets its name from an overused hand motion, like that of a golfer. Golfer’s Elbow is caused by forearm muscle overuse due to repetitive movements like flexing, gripping or swinging. These movements can cause tiny tears in the tendons. Overuse of tools like hammers, rakes and paintbrushes can cause Golfer’s Elbow as well.

When to Seek Help for Golfer's Elbow?

If your symptoms are not improving after two weeks, it's probably worth getting somebody to look at your Golfer's Elbow. Getting it seen to early can facilitate a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. 

Without allowing the injury to heal, and continuing the activity that is aggravating the golfer's elbow, the pain will likely get worse. In some extreme cases, surgery might be required. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Golfer's Elbow?

Bowen Therapy may help to increase blood flow to the area to increase the rate of healing and speed up recovery. Bowen may also help by working to release tension in the flexor muscles of the forearm which could be  putting additional stress on the tendons  of the elbow and preventing recovery.

Many clients with Golfer's Elbow that have Bowen Therapy may report a faster rate of healing, a better range in their movements, and feeling more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy. With Bowen Therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem. And because Bowen works differently to other therapists (through the nervous system), it's not uncommon to get results where other therapists have failed.. 

You can read some reviews from Louis's clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Session targeting Golfer's Elbow in Geelong.
]]><![CDATA[Help for Hay Fever in Geelong]]>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:56:23 GMThttps://www.louisattardbowen.com/blog/all-you-want-to-know-about-hay-feverWhat is Hay Fever?
Hay Fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic disorder due to an exaggerated immune response to pollen and other such substances in the air. Hay Fever is considered to be hereditary in nature. People with eczema or asthma are more prone to developing Hay Fever.
Hay Fever symptoms include violent sneezing, itching and painful nose and throat, coughing, watery and itchy eyes, ear pressure and fatigue.

What Causes Hay Fever?

When one inhales dust, pollen or other such particles, the immune system treats them as dangerous foreign substances, causing the body to release histamine and leukotrienes, which inflame parts of the nasal passage, eyelids and can trigger sneezing.
All these symptoms are meant to protect one’s body by either trapping or expelling the allergen. At times, the closure of nasal passages may block sinus drainage openings, causing sinusitis.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Hay Fever?

Bowen clients may report substantially reduced hay fever symptoms after Bowen Therapy sessions, and in some severe cases, Bowen may have helped to make life a lot more comfortable, especially for those whom have had limited relief from medications. Some researchers have found that the nervous system may play a significant role in hay fever sufferers. This may help explain how the Bowen Technique, which works with the fascia and nerves of the body, may have helped improve hay fever symptoms in these people.

You can read Reviews from Louis's clients here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Hay Fever in Geelong.

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