That is the question. To botox or not to botox? For jaw tension, dentists recommend an injection of botox. And it works. For short time, anyway. But the tension in the jaw is still there. And the jaw is still out of alignment. Botox can’t fix that. So after 3 – 6 weeks you will […]
Sinusitis.
What is sinusitis? Sinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal passages. It can be short term, acute, or long term , chronic. This year’s winter in Melbourne seems to be particularly bad for sinus problems. What are sinuses? Sinuses are the hollow, small cavities in the skull, forehead, cheeks, between and behind the eyes. The […]
Sleep hygiene.
Before I started studying sleep disorders, I have never heard of sleep hygiene! Sounds like making sure you are clean before going to bed. After years of treating people with sleeping problems, I decided to specialise. Clients reported a myriad of problems, and no Dr had ever questioned their sleep. Sleep apnoea and insomnia are […]
How to help tinnitus.
Can tinnitus be helped? Doctors will tell you, no. Even the Victorian Tinnitus Association will tell you no! It affects around 20% of the population, to varying degrees. So it is a major problem in our society. Tinnitus is often accompanied by insomnia and sleep disturbances. In my Physiotherapy practice over the last 20 years, […]
Cracking sounds in my head
Cracking sounds in my head Recently a client came to me saying she had started having ” cracking sounds in my head”. She pointed to the spot, which happened to be the suture between 2 skull bones. Her occipital bone and the parietal bone. The parietal/ occipital suture. She said the cracking sounds were so […]
Tech neck?
Are you suffering with tech neck? Recently I have been treating 13 y.o girls, for tech neck and anxiety. The problem is, when the neck and the top joint near the head, is tight and out of alignment, this can cause anxiety. Find me a teen without tech neck. Please! It seems like every teen […]
Do you suffer from teeth grinding ?
Do you suffer from teeth grinding? As a child I did suffer from teeth grinding, and now I don’t. So I’m living proof it can be cured. Teeth grinding may be accompanied by jaw clenching, blocked nose, tinnitus, sleep apnoea and headaches. Along with clicking jaw, painful jaw and sinus problems. Teeth grinding is so […]
Botox injections for jaw pain
Botox injections for jaw pain are being prescribed more and more. But wouldn’t a long term solution be better. Botox injections are given to relax jaw muscles. Dentists can administer them. Women suffering with tight jaws, headaches , migraines and dysfunctional jaws will often resort to botox injections. One lady came to me saying that […]
Jaw Pain
Christina was referred to me from her dentist. She has a history of Jaw pain and has even had surgery on her jaw. She has had a lifetime of pain and surgery for a total hip replacement. She came to me after consulting many other therapists, wondering if I could help her jaw pain in […]
Snoring and sleep study
Daniel’s wife heard that I treated snoring. She sent him along to get a better night’s sleep, for both of them. Daniel is young, in his 30’s, fit, and has a demanding job. He agreed to a sleep study, which revealed some very interesting information. Firstly, he had no idea he spent the whole sleeping […]