Louis Attard Bowen Therapist
  • Home
  • What Is Bowen?
  • Ailments
  • Reviews
  • Programs
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • BOOK ONLINE
  • What is Homeopathy?
  • Homeopathy in Geelong

Help for Hip Pain in Geelong

6/6/2018

1 Comment

 

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:
  • Sciatica
  • Groin strain
  • Arthritis
  • Trochanteric bursitis
  • Pinched nerves
  • Sacroiliac joint pain
  • Disc Bulges or Herniations
  • Muscular strains or ligament strains
  • Pregnancy
Picture

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 we work to correct the alignment of the hip and surrounding structures to correct the underlying causes of hip pain. Bowen is a holistic therapy where we treat the whole body and can identify several different contributing factors, not only working around the hip, and that's how we may get our 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.
1 Comment

Help for Back Pain in Geelong

7/11/2017

4 Comments

 
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 corrected, so that muscle and bone alignment is 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:
Picture
Image by www.sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.net
  • Disc Bulges or Herniations
  • Muscular strains or ligament strains
  • Pinched Nerves
  • Facet Joints
  • Arthritis
  • Sciatica Pain
  • After car accident
  • Scoliosis
  • Sacroilliac joint pain
  • During pregnancy or after giving birth
  • Muscle spasms
  • From playing sports
  • Different types of lower back pain
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.
4 Comments

Help for Arthritis in Geelong

20/9/2017

0 Comments

 

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is said to occur when inflammation affects the joints, causing stiffness and pain in the joint area. There are two main types of Arthritis that might affect an individual; namely Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. ​
One is said to be suffering from Osteoarthritis, the most common form, when cartilage in the joint region wears out. Normally, this wear and tear happens with age and over several years. Rheumatoid Arthritis, on the other hand, is an autoimmune condition targeting the lining of joints called synovium and can be found to occur in a matter of weeks or months.
Picture
By BruceBlaus

What Causes Arthritis?

Cartilage is the hard coating found at the end of the bones which meet at a joint. Due to wear and tear of the cartilage, those diagnosed with Osteoarthritis have a situation where their bones are grinding against one another when the joint is being moved which can result in restricted movement of the affected joint and pain. Normally this occurs with age, over years, but there can be a sudden onset after an injury as well.
For those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks the lining present in the joint capsule. This is a tough membrane that encloses the entire joint and is known as the synovial membrane which provides lubrication to the joint. When it becomes inflamed, the bone and cartilage of the affected joint can become damaged through the un-lubricated grinding of the adjoining bones as the joint moves. ​
Family history, age, sex and previous joint injuries are various factors that can predispose someone towards Arthritis.

When to Seek Help for Arthritis?

With rheumatoid arthritis, the earlier one seeks help the better. Since the lack of synovial fluid in the joint is causing a higher rate of wear and tear to the cartilage within the joint, the earlier proper functioning is restored to the joint, the less structural damage that will be sustained to the cartilage and bony structures within the joint. 

If one is suffering from osteoarthritis, it is not possible to replenish damaged joint cartilage or underlying bone damage, however people suffering from osteoarthritis should rest when pain starts becoming more severe
 and keep the pain to a manageable level.

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Arthritis?

With rheumatoid arthritis, Bowen Therapy works through the body's nervous and fascial system, which means we are working on a root cause - the nervous system which is in turn attacking the lining of the joints. With osteoarthritis, when the worn, rough joint surfaces are not tightly held together by the surrounding tight muscles, the rough surfaces can glide past each other more easily and clients may report they can do much more before they feel pain.

Many Bowen Therapy clients with either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis may report a faster rate of healing, a better range of movement in their joints and feeling more comfortable doing the activities they enjoy. And with Bowen therapy we address the whole body, targeting several different areas we see as contributing to the problem, and that's how we may get our results to last longer.

You can read some reviews from Louis's Bowen Therapy clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Arthritis in Geelong.

0 Comments

Help for Hip (Trochaneric) Bursitis in Geelong

4/7/2017

2 Comments

 

What is Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis?

A bursa is a sac positioned where the muscles and tendons pass over the bones in a joint. The sac contains a lubricating fluid which cushions and provides for lubrication of the joint.
Trochanteric Bursitis is experienced as pain in the hip or buttock that can run down the outside of the leg, even down to the knee. Putting stress on the bursa, by moving the hip joint, putting weight on it through walking, running or laying on the effected side can increase the level of pain. There could be some swelling or redness around the area.
Picture
By Dr. Johannes Sobotta - Sobotta's Atlas and Text-book of Human Anatomy 1909,

What causes Hip (Trochanteric) Bursitis?

Trochanteric Bursitis can be caused by repetitive trauma through excessive walking, running or cycling, where muscles or tendons have been rubbing over the Trochanteric Bursa causing too much friction. If posture, gait or running technique is incorrect, the Bursa is more likely to become inflamed since the muscles or tendons will not be rubbing over the Bursa as they should.
A fall or sudden impact through sports may also damage the Bursa and cause Hip Bursitis.
Other diseases such as arthritis, calcium deposits in the tendons, weak hip muscles or a tight ITB that leads to improper posture can also cause Trochanteric Bursitis.

When to Seek Help for Hip Bursitis?

As with most conditions, catching it early will increase the chances of a faster recovery and reduce the chance of re-occurrence. Also, as somebody with hip pain starts to walk differently to accommodate the pain, other parts of their body (ie. back) can go out of alignment too from improper gait.

If after a couple of weeks symptoms are not improving it's probably worth seeing somebody about it. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people with Hip Bursitis?

Many clients with Hip Bursitis that have Bowen Therapy may report a faster rate of healing, a better range in their movements, and feeling comfortable doing the activities they enjoy.

Bowen may work in several different ways, by calming the nervous system, and reducing tension around painful areas, circulation may be improved. Bowen may improve the range of joint movements indicating better joint function which may help to reduce the rubbing that caused the bursitis pain in the first place, potentially helping clients to feel better for longer.

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. 
You can read some reviews from our clients on the Review page here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Hip Bursitis in Geelong.
2 Comments

Help for Sciatica in Geelong

14/10/2016

4 Comments

 

What is Sciatica?

Do you have pain in your buttock? Sciatic pain can run from your lower spine, through your buttock, down the back or side of your thigh and into your calf. Depending on the severity of the inflammation of the sciatic nerve, pain tingling or numbness may be felt only partially, or along the whole nerve pathway. The sensation can range from mild discomfort to intense pain. The image to the right shows the most common area where sciatic pain is felt.

Usually only one side of the body is affected, however it is not uncommon in my clients for the sciatic pain to move around periodically, or even completely change sides to the other buttock.
Picture
By BruceBlaus
Picture
By Henry Vandyke Carter - Henry Gray (1918)

What causes Sciatica?

Sciatic pain occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes inflamed. This can be due to an issue in your lower back, or tight muscles compressing the nerve.

In 17% of the population the sciatic nerve actually runs through, instead of around the piriformis muscle. This population may be more susceptible to experiencing sciatic pain, as the sciatic nerve may become more easily inflamed due to a tight or spasming piriformis muscle. By following the exercise in the first part of my free online program for Sciatica, you may work out if your piriformis muscle is contributing to your sciatica and stretch it to reduce the inflammation.

When to Seek Help for Sciatica ?

If after a couple of weeks symptoms are not improving it's probably worth seeing somebody about it. As people start getting in the habit of walking with a  limp to accommodate their sciatic pain it starts throwing other parts of the body out, and creating additional problems. 

How may Bowen Therapy help people suffering from Sciatica?

Clients with Sciatica that have Bowen Therapy may report a faster rate of healing, a better range in their movements, and feeling 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 this is how we may get our results to last longer. 
​You can read Reviews from our clients here, or Book Online here for a Bowen Therapy Session targeting Sciatica in Geelong.
4 Comments

    Louis Attard
    ​Dip BT, Bach Comp. Sci

    Local Bowen Therapist.
    ​Clinic in Breakwater, Geelong
    Victoria, Australia
    ​Ph. 0430 795 666

    Click to BOOK ONLINE

    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. 

    RSS Feed


    References & Acknowledgements for our blog

    Categories

    All
    Allergy
    Arms
    Back
    Children
    Digestion
    Feet
    Hands
    Head
    Hips
    Joints
    Legs
    Neck
    Nervous System
    Other
    Shoulders

    Archives

    August 2021
    April 2020
    July 2018
    June 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    January 2017
    October 2016

© Copyright Louis Attard 2015-2025
Privacy Statement
Cookie Policy

Louis Attard - Bowen Therapist / Homeopath  Dip. BT, Bach. Comp. Sci.
Click to BOOK ONLINE
Ph. 0422 760 313
​Shop 1 / 8 Reeves Crt, Breakwater. GEELONG
​(Next to McHarry's Buslines)
Ph. 0430 795 666
Postal Address Only
11 Parkgate Lane, Grovedale, GEELONG
VIC, Australia, 3216
  • Home
  • What Is Bowen?
  • Ailments
  • Reviews
  • Programs
  • Blog
  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
  • BOOK ONLINE
  • What is Homeopathy?
  • Homeopathy in Geelong