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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
TMJ/Jaw pain, pregnancy
Mary listened to a talk I was giving one morning. I discussed TMJ/jaw pain, pregnancy, stress, headaches and neck pain. She came to me saying she suffered with all these complaints. Her TMJ/jaw pain had been giving her so much trouble, her friends and business associates suggested she gave up her small business, which she […]