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Help for Elbow Pain in Geelong

8/6/2018

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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, the results may last longer.

​Some of the elbow complains we may help with Bowen Therapy are:
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  • Tennis Elbow
  • ​Golfer's Elbow
  • ​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.
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Help for Golfer's Elbow in Geelong

7/11/2017

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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.
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Help for Tennis Elbow in Geelong

20/9/2017

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What is Tennis Elbow?

Tennis Elbow, scientifically known as lateral epicondylitis, is a characteristic stress injury found to occur in the outside of the arm where the forearm meets the bony bump in the elbow.
Tendons, which connect muscles to bones, tear due to repetitive and stressful motions of the arm. These tears result in inflammation in the region, making normal activities like opening a door, holding a coffee mug and gripping objects a painful and an agonizing task.
The symptoms of a Tennis Elbow usually involve radiating pain, originating from the outside of the elbow that travels down the forearm and wrist.

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What Causes Tennis Elbow?

Surprisingly, Tennis Elbow only occurs in 5% of people who play tennis. It is commonly found to occur in people who are involved in jobs where they are required to perform repetitive types of motion. For example, cutting trees, playing a musical instrument, carpentry, rowing a boat, cutting meat etc. Due to the constant to-and-fro of the arm, the tendons that connect the extensor carpi radialis brevis muscle to the elbow, develop rips and cause pain.
Apart from sport and certain occupations, age also seems to play a role in those who may be predisposed to developing a Tennis Elbow. The condition is found to mostly occur in adults who are between the ages of 30 and 50.

When to Seek Help for Tennis Elbow?

Having somebody look at your tennis elbow earlier rather than later may facilitate a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. If your pain is not improving after two weeks its probably worth getting it looked at.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Tennis 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 extensor muscles of the forearm which could be  putting additional stress on the tendons  of the elbow and preventing recovery. 

The good thing about Bowen Therapy is that we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, not just the elbow, and this is how we may get our results to last longer.
You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy session targeting Tennis Elbow in Geelong.
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Help for Carpal Tunnel in Geelong

21/1/2017

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What is Carpal Tunnel?

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an ailment of the forearm, wrist and hand, and it causes numbness, pain, tingling or weakness in these regions. Most noticeably the thumb, index and middle fingers are usually affected, since the main nerve (median nerve) that runs through the carpal tunnel is connected to these fingers and the thumb. Most people feel the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome most when they clench their hand into a fist, or are holding onto objects. Women are often affected by carpal tunnel during pregnancy. Later, after pregnancy carpal tunnel can be a problem after holding children for long periods.
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What causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

The carpal tunnel is the name for a structure in your wrist, a narrow passageway made of bone and ligaments that protects the nerve and tendons that run to your hand and fingers. When the nerve running through the carpal tunnel is pinched or compressed, one begins to experience the pain, tingling or weakness of carpal tunnel syndrome. The anatomy of the carpal tunnel can be different in different people leaving those born with a narrow carpal tunnel potentially more susceptible to this problem. The width of the carpal tunnel can also be affected through wrist fractures or arthritic conditions which can cause a narrowing of the carpal tunnel, also increasing the likelihood of experiencing this condition.

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However often I find carpal tunnel syndrome is experienced after repetitive overuse of the muscles of the forearms and wrists. A type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) of the muscles and tendons in this area. Relaxing and softening the soft tissues in the area may bring considerable relief.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome can be common in women who are pregnant or going through menopause because they tend to have fluid retention that can cause a narrowing of the carpal tunnel. Often the condition resolves on it's own once the pregnancy is over.

When to Seek Help for Carpal Tunnel?

As with most complaints if it's not improving within 2 weeks, it's probably worth getting somebody to have a look at it for you. Catching it early will increase the chances of a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Carpal Tunnel?

Bowen Therapy sessions target the soft tissues that compress the nerves responsible for carpal tunnel pain. When there is less compression, increased circulation to the area may facilitate faster healing. 

With Bowen Therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, and this is how we may get our results to last longer. Clients who 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.
You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here. or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Carpal Tunnel in Geelong. 
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    Louis Attard
    ​Dip BT, Bach Comp. Sci

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    Whilst I believe it's excellent to be involved with your own health, it's important to know only medical doctors can perform a medical diagnosis. 

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