Some clients come to me knowing I practise CranioSacral Therapy. Others come only knowing I am a Manual Therapist. I am often asked, what to expect during and after treatment. CranioSacral Therapy restores the natural balance of the body. I explain to clients, as we age the body develops layers of disfunction. During the treatment, […]
What to expect during and after treatment.
To botox or not to botox?
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 […]
Fatigue- what can be done?
How common is fatigue? Fatigue affects over 25% of clients I see in my clinic. Over 50% of those clients have no explanation from their Dr’s. I used to think this was adrenal fatigue, but have now discovered it’s more to do with the brain than the adrenals. You see the brain’s hormonal release functions […]
Magnesium
Have you heard of magnesium oil? For years I have been taking magnesium supplements, but I’ve now learnt we absorb magnesium oil better than magnesium tablets. Why do we need magnesium ? Can’t we just get it from our food? Why should we supplement everyday? The truth is we tend to have stress, caffeine, sugar […]
Do you suffer from hay fever?
Do you suffer from hay fever? Apparently this very wet winter in Melbourne has led to the worst hay fever season for many years. I constantly hear sneezing coming from my neighbours from every direction. Symptoms of hay fever. Repeated sneezing attacks, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion, sleep troubles, itchy or sore palate and […]
Can you hurt your coccyx ?
Can you hurt your coccyx ? Last night I was asked this very question. Can you hurt your coccyx? The answer is most definitely , yes. If, or when , you fall on your behind, the sacrum can be jammed and the coccyx can be displaced or even fractured. As the whole spine is connected […]
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 […]
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 […]