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The Bowen Touch

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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23.01.2022 I am currently in training to extend my healing work to include dogs, because like humans they get injured or sick, particularly as they grow old. To finish my training I need dogs of all kinds to practice with, whether they have any issues or not. If you are interested, please contact me for an appointment and I will come to you (within the Canberra region).

20.01.2022 SUBOCCIPITAL AND DEEP NECK MUSCLES Often misrepresented as a surface region, the suboccipital region is a muscle 'compartment' deep to the superior part of th...e posterior cervical region, and deep to the trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, splenius, and semispinalis muscles. It is a pyramidal space inferior to the external occipital prominence of the head that includes the posterior aspects of vertebrae C1 and C2. The four small muscles of the cuboccipital region lie deep to the semispinalis capitis muscles and consist of two rectus capitis posterior and two obliquus muscles. All four muscles are innervated by the posterior ramus of C1, the suboccipital nerve. The nerve emerges as the vertebral triangle. Note that the obliquus capitis inferior is the only 'capitis' muscle that has no attachment to the cranium. These muscles are mainly postural muscles, but cactions are typically described for each muscle in terms of producing movement of the head. The suboccipital muscles act on the head directly or indirectly by extending it on vertebra C1 and rotating it on vertebrae C1 and C2.

18.01.2022 STRENGHTEN YOUR ERECTOR SPINAE MUSCLES The Erector Spinae muscle group is the biggest tool in your arsenal against fighting the human arch-nemesis known as gr...avity. This is a large muscle group in your back that is responsible for a whole lot! So let’s learn about how they work and what can happen if they start losing their battle. Your Erector Spinae muscles consist of three muscles: the Iliocostalis, Longissimus, and Spinalis. Running parallel to the spine, the erectors span from the base of the skull to the pelvis. The primary function of the Erector Spinae muscle group is to hold us upright, hence the name erect! But if you’re sitting for long periods of time with poor, leaned over posture, those muscles are going to be in a lot of pain. The Erector Spinae Muscles Spinalis This helps you look up with your head, and turn it side to side. It’s the smallest of the three muscles, and it sits closest to the spine. It is divided into three sections: the Thoracis, Cervicis, and the Capitis. Longissimus This helps turn the head to the sides as well. But it also enables you to bend to the sides and extend the spine. It also has three sections (much like the Spinalis): the Thoracis, Cervicis, and the Capitis. Iliocostalis This muscle group also helps bend to the side and extend the spine. It also has three parts to it, though slightly different names than the previous two sections: the Lumborum, Thoracis, and the Cervicis. Strengthen, Don’t Stretch! These muscles already get stretched all day! If you think you may have weak or dysfunctional Erector Spinae muscles, there are a few straightforward ways to start rebuilding strength. First and foremost is to work on improving your posture by sitting tall and not slouching throughout your day. This is going to be very difficult at first, so don’t beat yourself up about it. Just continually bring attention to your posture throughout the day, and if you find yourself slouching, remember to sit tall again. Think about pulling your head back, like you are eavesdropping on a conversation behind you. The simplest exercise for recruiting the spinal erectors is known as a superman. To perform the Superman's Exercise: Lay face down on a mat or flat surface, with arms outstretched. Keep your hands and arms straight throughout the exercise. Raise your hand and legs 4-5 inches off the ground. Hold for 5 seconds, then return to starting position. Source: MoveU, Pop workouts

17.01.2022 Help your body flick the switch with Bowen therapy! Its gentle touches work with your nervous system to ease the sympathetic stress response, switching you from "fight/flight/freeze" to "rest and digest" where healing can occur. To find a Bowen therapist near you, visit www.bowen.org.au.

17.01.2022 HERNIATION OF NUCLEUS PULPOSUS Herniation (protrusion) of the gelatinous nucleus pulposus into or through the anulus fibrosus is a well-recognized cause of lo...wer back pain (LBP) and lower limb pain. However, there are many other causes of LBP; furthermore, herniations are often coincidental findings in asymptomatic individuals. The IV discs in young persons are strong usually so strong that the vertebrae often fracture during a fall before the discs rupture. Furthermore, the water content of their nuclei pulposi is hight (approaching 90%), giving them great turgor (fullness). However, violent hyperflexion of the vertebral column may rupture and IV disc and fracture the adjacent vertebral bodies. Flexion of the vertebral column produces compression anteriorly and stretching or tension posteriorly, squeezing the nucleus pulposus further posteriorly toward the thinnest part of the anulus fibrosus. If the anulus fibrosus has degenerated, the nucleus pulposus may herniate into the vertebral canal and compress the spinal cord or the nerve root s of the cauda equina. A herniated IV disc is inappropriately called a 'slipped disc' by some people. Hernitations of the nucleus pulposus usually extend posterolaterally, where the anulus fibrosus is relatively thin, and does not receive support from either the posterior or the naterior longitudinal ligaments. A posterolateral herniated IV disc is more likely to be symptomatic because of the proximity of the spinal nerve roots. The nucleus itself is insensitive. The localized back pain of a herniated disc, which is usually acute pain, results form pressure on the longitudinal ligaments and periphery of the anulus fibrosus and from local inflammation caused by chemical irritations by substances form the ruptured nucleus puplosus. Chronic pain resulting from compressions of the spinal nerve roots by the herniated disc is usually referred radiating pain, perceived as coming from the area (dermatome) supplied by that nerve.

08.01.2022 Sometimes, massage can be too much. Practitioners have found that people with conditions such as MS, Fibromyalgia or Cerebral Palsy may find massage too stimula...ting. Those who have suffered trauma can find the intimacy of massage too intense. People receiving chemotherapy, seniors or those suffering mental illness may find it too uncomfortable. That's not to say bodywork can't be of benefit! Bowen therapy is non-invasive, gentle on bodies and can be performed through clothing. To find a Bowen therapist near you, visit www.bowen.org.au. With thanks to Kim Dedels: http://www.healing-connections.ca/march-2020-newsletter/

05.01.2022 Human Skeleton under Different Situations (Use your Headphone) Humans have around 270 bones at birth, but they fuse together as we grow old. By the time we reac...h adulthood, the number of our bones goes down to 206 bones. The bones in our skeletons reach their maximum density around age 21. Our bones do not only help us move, they provide us with structural support, protect our organs and help us produce red blood cells. They also act as a storage area for minerals, particularly calcium.

05.01.2022 Is your hearing easily disturbed by background noises when trying to concentrate on what someone is saying? Well, if so, your Stapedius muscle might not be doi...ng its job of reducing the volume of low-frequency sounds, making it hard for you to hear what someone else is saying in a noisy room. The Stapedius, the smallest muscle in the body (innervated by Cranial Nerve VII), protects the inner ear from high noise levels. This scenario is quite common ( I can see many of you nodding!) Cranial Nerve VII that controls the Stapedius muscle is often affected by tooth extractions or orthodontic braces - they could cause a slight misalignment between two cranial bones (Sphenoid & Palatine) affecting the cranial nerve controlling the Stapedius. See more

03.01.2022 Bowen therapy is an exceptional treatment for sport injuries. Tom Bowen had a passion for sport and was actively involved in the Geelong football club. He effec...tively treated all kinds of sports people, some of which traveled across Melbourne to be fixed by him. Tom would let players ‘slip around the back of his clinic to give them a quick treatment’ in-between his other clients. His Saturday sport clinic was completely voluntary, as he was committed to the players. ‘Tom went to all the presentations’ and he was given many thank you plaques and pictures of local teams, that filled his walls. We have interviewed sports enthusiasts, experts and practitioners Karen Hendrick, Michael Quinlivan, and ex athletes Ariya Lodge and Derrick Edmunds, who all have expressed how Bowen Therapy is cutting-edge technology. In that, it is highly effective for injury prevention, optimising performance, increased maintenance, and rapidly fast tracks injury recovery. There is huge potential for Bowen Therapy in the sport arena as it is currently very under-utilised, and we believe that our documentary will help it be more widely accepted as a stand-alone therapy.

03.01.2022 If you're not feeling as well as you'd like, give Bowen therapy a go! What else would you add to this list? Visit www.bowen.org.au to find a Bowen therapist in Australia. Worldwide, visit bowtech.com.

02.01.2022 TIBIALIS ANTERIOR TENDONITIS - SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, TREATMENT OPTIONS WHAT IS TIBIALIS ANTERIOR TENDONITIS? The tibialis anterior is a muscle which lies at th...e front of the shin and attaches to several bones in the foot via the tibialis anterior tendon. The tibialis anterior is primarily responsible for moving the foot and ankle towards the head (dorsiflexion figure 1), and, controlling the foot as it lowers to the ground during walking or running. Whenever the tibialis anterior muscle contracts or is stretched, tension is placed through the tibialis anterior tendon. If this tension is excessive due to too much repetition or high force, damage to the tendon can occur. Tibialis anterior tendonitis is a condition whereby there is damage to the tibialis anterior tendon with subsequent inflammation and degeneration. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF TIBIALIS ANTERIOR TENDONITIS Patients with tibialis anterior tendonitis usually experience pain at the front of the shin, ankle or foot during activities which place large amounts of stress on the tibialis anterior tendon (or after these activities with rest, especially upon waking in the morning). These activities may include walking or running excessively (especially up or down hills or on hard or uneven surfaces), kicking an object with toes pointed (e.g. a football), wearing excessively tight shoes or kneeling. The pain associated with this condition tends to be of gradual onset which progressively worsens over weeks or months with continuation of aggravating activities. Patients with this condition may also experience pain on firmly touching the tibialis anterior tendon. CAUSES OF TIBIALIS ANTERIOR TENDONITIS Tibialis anterior tendonitis typically occurs due to activities placing large amounts of stress through the tibialis anterior muscle. These activities may include fast walking or running (especially up or downhill or on hard or uneven surfaces) or sporting activity (such as running or kicking sports). Patients may also develop this condition following direct rubbing on the tibialis anterior tendon. This may occur due to excessive tightness of strapping or shoelaces over the tendon. TREATMENT OPTIONS Treatment for patients with tibialis anterior tendonitis is vital to hasten the healing process, ensure an optimal outcome and reduce the likelihood of injury recurrence. Treatment may comprise: - soft tissue massage - electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound) - anti-inflammatory advice - stretches - joint mobilization - dry needling - ankle taping - bracing - the use of crutches - ice or heat treatment - exercises to improve strength, flexibility and balance - education - activity modification advice - biomechanical correction - footwear advice - a gradual return to activity program EXERCISES The following exercises are commonly prescribed to patients with this condition. You should discuss the suitability of these exercises with your physiotherapist prior to beginning them. Generally, they should be performed 3 times daily and only provided they do not cause or increase symptoms. Your physiotherapist can advise when it is appropriate to begin the initial exercises and eventually progress to the advanced and self massage exercises. As a general rule, addition of exercises or progression to more advanced exercises should take place provided there is no increase in symptoms. Foot and Ankle Up and Down Move your foot and ankle up and down as far as possible and comfortable without pain (figure 2). Repeat 10 20 times provided there is no increase in symptoms. Foot and Ankle In and Out Move your foot and ankle in and out as far as possible and comfortable without pain (figure 3). Repeat 10 -20 times provided there is no increase in symptoms. Reference: Physio Advisor

02.01.2022 TYPES OF MENISCUS TEARS The meniscus is a C-shaped tissue between your femur (thigh bone) and your tibia (shin bone). Each knee has a medial (inner side) me...niscus and a lateral (outer side) meniscus. The meniscus is composed of water, collagen, proteins and other cellular elements. The meniscus is a shock absorber that helps optimize force transmission across the knee and protects the cartilage on the end of our femur and tibia. The medial meniscus is also a secondary stabilizer to the ACL as it can prevent anterior translation (forward shifting) of the tibia. Tears in the outer 1/3 of the meniscus (red zone) have healing potential because there is blood flow to that area. However, tears in the inner 2/3 (white zone) generally do not heal well as a result of poor circulation. All meniscus tears do not require surgery. Surgery is indicated if you have mechanical symptoms such as locking. Otherwise, you should try conservative management first. This includes NSAIDs (anti-inflammatories), physical therapy, and finally, injections. If you fail conservative therapy and do not have arthritis, you may then be a candidate for surgery. The goal is always to save as much meniscus as possible, but that is not always possible. Generally, we try to repair the meniscus in younger patients (<40), with more acute tears (<6 weeks), and depending on tear location and pattern (repair is much more successful in longitudinal or bucket handle types and when located in the red zone). Additionally, in patients who are having an ACL reconstructions, repairs are more likely to succeed due to the bleeding created by the reconstruction. Tears in areas of poor blood flow (white zone) and patterns that are not amenable to repair are more likely to be excised (cut out). The more meniscus you lose, the less protection your knee has from the forces it faces. As a result, your knee will develop arthritis at a much faster rate compared to your uninjured knee. Credit: @drnimamehran See more

01.01.2022 Every body is better with Bowen therapy! Bowen therapy is gentle and appropriate for people of all ages and in all stages of health. Visit www.bowen.org.au to find a Bowen therapist near you.