Sinus infections and sinusitis are not only uncomfortable, but surprisingly common. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) claims that sinusitis to be “one of the most common primary care presentations in Australia”. They quote that 1.4 in every 100 visits to the GP were for some form of sinusitis, and estimate that 1.9 […]
Through December last year, the instruction I gave to most clients as they left was to breathe. There was a real spate of people with stiff necks and aching shoulders, who were a little on the stressed side (as appears to be the norm in December). And that seems to have continued into the new […]
A while back, when seeing another health professional for my hip ache, I was told was that I’d likely need a hip replacement when I’m older. My hip was painful after trying to run. A few assessments were done, and I was told that I had femoroacetabular impingement. A mouthful really. Maybe I do, maybe […]
ah, hay fever season ! For about 20% of the Australian population that means feeling blocked up, sneezing, and keeping that box of tissues handy ! Hay Fever, or more correctly allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to plant or tree pollen. If we want to be really correct, “hay fever” is caused by grass […]
Nearly everyone will experience a headache during their lifetime. For many, medication can quickly resolve the problem, especially when headaches are only occasional. For some, the headaches are more frequent or chronic, and reliance on pain-killers may not be a healthy way to continue. At any given time, 15% of Australians are taking pain-relieving medication […]
One of my clients had pointed to where the pain was in her back and side soon after arrival. A chat and a number of assessments later, I felt that I had a good clue where the body wasn’t sitting right. I started with my first moves, the lower stoppers near the lumbar spine that […]
There’s a facebook group that I’m a member of that’s all about hiking and bushwalking in Australia. All sorts of things are discussed, questions asked… places, packs, sleeping bags, boots… Recently the topic of plantar fasciitis was raised, and what boots did people recommend for those hikers who suffer it. Various brands of boots were […]
My first introduction to Bowen Therapy was through a work colleague who had multiple sclerosis. I’d had a minor car accident, resulting in an aching neck from whiplash that doctors weren’t interested in. Seeing me in pain, my colleague suggested I give Bowen Therapy a try. She had multiple sclerosis. And while she was still […]
Last weekend, I helped out at the local Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) annual 3 on 3 basketball competition. Players and spectators were able to receive complementary Bowen treatments. It was a great day ! Lots of talented kids, having lots of fun whether they were winning or not scoring as many points… Want […]
A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog about nerve receptors at work in Bowen treatment. Many of those nerve receptors reside just under the skin in the layers of fascia. I was tempted to delve into fascia at the time, but it’s a subject so fascinating that it warrants some focus in it’s own […]
A couple of weeks ago, the Marrickville Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) asked if I’d return to support their kids sport program – their annual 3 on 3 basketball competition. Of course I said I would – last year’s event was a lot of fun ! Last year, all players of one team […]
Mammary glands – boobs, tits, jugs, knockers or any one of the multitude of euphemisms – we girls need to look after our breasts. what are breasts anyway ? Breasts are made of glandular tissue (that produces milk) and fatty tissue. It’s the amount of that fatty tissue (and milk if breast feeding) that determines how […]
is my bowen treatment actually doing anything ? Clients often comment that Bowen moves are so gentle, that they wonder whether I am really doing anything. I assure them I am, and that there’s actually lots going on under the skin during a treatment, thanks to fascia and nerve receptors. Some clients feel lots of […]
Frozen shoulder can be a very painful and disabling condition The shoulder becomes increasingly stiff. Shoulder movement becomes restricted. Even simple movements such as fastening a bra or tucking a shirt into trousers become difficult or impossible. The pain can be constant. Concentrating on work can be difficult due to pain that doesn’t subside. Pain […]
summer news… hot days at the beach and holidays ! that’s what summer’s about ! read how Simply Bowen Therapy can help you through summer, a holiday offer, and a simple summer feast… summer… hot sun on the skin, sand between the toes, diving under waves… holidays ! As we get to the end of […]
depression November is Movember. To finish the month where we focus on men’s health, we’re going to explore depression. Everyone feels sad or low or moody at times. But depression is more than just a low mood. Some people experience these feelings for long periods of time, and sometimes without any apparent reason. It’s […]
the prostate – no longer secret men’s business With November seeing the appearance of not-always-attractive facial hair thanks to “Movember”, focus is being turned to men’s health issues. Movember aims to improve awareness and education of some of the most serious health issues affecting men. Prostate cancer is one of the key focus areas. Prostate cancer […]
Anxiety – more than just feeling stressed Anxiety can be a normal response to a real or imagined threat. Most people have stress or anxious feelings when they’re in a situation where they feel under pressure. It can be helpful to enable people to respond quickly in difficult situations. Those stressed or anxious feelings usually […]
Stress – an everyday problem Stress is the natural way your body responds to a demand or threat. When you feel threatened in some way, your body is designed to respond through physiological changes – your body’s way to protect you – until the threat has passed. Once upon a time in caveman days, the threat […]
Meniere’s disease – vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss… Meniere’s disease impacts an estimated one in 500 Australians. A recent client, with a particularly severe case, was unlucky to be one of them. Meniere’s disease is a disorder that affects the inner ear, causing episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness or pressure […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome – runner’s knee (or, in my case, hiker’s knee) Over the past couple of months, I’ve noticed many clients who’ve had tight iliotibial bands (ITB’s). They’ve usually come to see me for other reasons – like shin splints or back aches. While only a few of them have presented with signs of […]
Spring is here ! The temperature is getting warmer, the days are getting longer ! read simply bowen therapy’s spring news how Bowen can help you through springtime, referral bonus, a new client area, and a scrummy, easy spring recipe… I love when spring starts – the longer days and the sun warm… For many, […]
Bulging discs, tight hamstrings and lower back pain – the problems of flat back posture As an avid follower of Core Walking’s blog posts, I used to chuckle at all these people he saw with pelvic tuck ! It was the opposite of many of the clients visiting at the time – their pelvises tended […]
Lower back pain – the sitting disease Constantly sitting. Everywhere sitting. Sitting for breakfast. Sitting in the car or train to work. Sitting at a desk all day, except when sitting in more meetings. Sitting for dinner. Sitting on the lounge in front of the television. Sitting. Sitting. Sitting. There’s hardly a time when people […]
Neck pain and the computer hunch Your days are spent at a desk, behind a computer, peering at the screen. Before that it was staring into a phone screen on the train. Or slumped behind the wheel of a car. By mid-afternoon, the neck pain can be unbearable. Your upper back between the shoulders feels […]