Sports pain and injury relief starts with understanding Muscle Strains…. Muscle Strain or as it is more commonly as a Pulled Muscle… It occurs when a muscle is stretched beyond it’s normal range of movement and tears. The symptoms of a pulled muscle vary from swelling, pain, weakness, and difficulty or inability to use the muscle. The muscles of the body that are most often sites for Pulled muscles are neck and shoulders, the lower back and groin. The thighs or quadriceps, the gastronomic or calves, hamstrings that are made up of four muscles. Minor muscle strains resolve with RICE — Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help manage pain and swelling as well. More serious muscle strains require evaluation and treatment either your Doctor or Bowen Therapist.
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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) provides stability and helps hold the knee together. An injury to the ACL may occur when you land the wrong way, stopping quickly, changing direction, or a direct impact to the knee. People who suffer a torn ACL generally hear a popping sound and then the knee stops functioning. Symptoms of torn ACL are a loss in range of motion, with pain and associated knee swelling with difficulty in walking. Reconstructive Surgery is needed with rehabilitation to restore strength and function of the knee joint. Some clients choose not to have surgery as they have Diabetes and other health related reasons. But either with or without surgery a good brace and Bowen therapy can provide some relief.
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Sports Injury Prevention Physical activity is an important part of maintaining overall health. However, certain precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of sports injuries. Using the correct equipment and maintaining equipment can help prevent sports injuries. Wearing the recommended protective gear can help shield the body against injury. Resting between workouts gives the body time to rest and repair. Starting activity slowly and gradually increasing strength, flexibility, and endurance gives muscles, bones, and other tissues the opportunity to adapt to more difficult workouts, minimizing the risk of injury. Finally, listening to the body and backing off at the first signs of pain, discomfort, stress, or overheating will help reduce the risk of sports injuries.
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“It is not just that Benjamin fixed my back and shoulder quickly …it is that his advice on simple exercises and vitamins mean that I now recover much faster from a weekend of active sport.”
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Shin splints are aching, stabbing and throbbing pain felt anywhere along the shinbone from knee to ankle. Shin splints is the common term for medial tibial stress syndrome. While medial shin splints are more common… Pain may radiate on both sides of the shinbone in severe cases. Shin splints are a repetitive use injury that may occur in Townsville Runners or those who are beginning to exercise and walking long distance while wearing boots e.g. Miners or Australian Armed Forces. Pain occurs when muscles and tendons around the tibia (the largest of the two lower leg bones) become inflamed. Stretching, resting, and applying ice can help relieve shin splints. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce pain and swelling. Bandaging the area may help prevent swelling. Did you know flat feet increase the risk of shin splints, so good orthotics and proper athletic shoes may offer support and decrease the risk of shin splints.
Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring in the fight against Shin Splints… From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s Hamstring & Knee Procedures begins reducing pain and swelling of the shin area. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, Shin Splint symptoms have been known to cease altogether in 12 weeks instead of years by conventional means.
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A stress fracture is an injury caused by overuse… This occurs when muscles are not able to handle the impact from sport or other high impact activity. The muscles not being able to handle the stress, so the bones beneath absorbs the impact resulting in a break. Stress fractures can occur when increasing activity that the body is in no way physically prepared for!
Stress fractures are very common in people that are trying to get fit too quickly!
Keep in mind that the majority of stress fractures occur in the lower legs and feet. Stress fractures cause pain with activity and woman are more likely to get stress fractures then men. Rest is prescribed for 8 weeks to allow the stress fracture to heal … However Bowen Therapy, a special shoe, or a brace helps decrease stress on the bone to help facilitate healing.
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The plantar fascia is the connective tissue that runs from the heel to the ball of the foot. It helps to maintain the arch of the foot and is also one of the major ways to transfer weight across the foot as you either run or walk. Pain through the foot may lead to a diagnosis by a Doctor is called Plantar fasciitis which is an inflammation of the area of the foot where tissue tightens and begins to pull it from its attachment at the heel. This often results with bone spurs or calcification which begins to form at the spot where the fascia is being strained.
Symptoms of Plantar fasciitis are usually limited to the heel though sometimes involve the ball of the foot. Plantar fasciitis symptoms are generally worse first thing in the morning when you get out of bed. Your first steps after waking can feel as if you are walking on splintered glass. This is due to that over night the plantar fascia tightens and pulls the toes towards the heel. As you begin to walk around first thing in the morning the plantar fascia usually relaxes and the pain drops but often returns with standing for long periods or walking a distance.
One option for relief of an advanced case of plantar fasciitis is Bowen Therapy which offers pain relief. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s ankle procedure, Hammer Toe procedure, Bunion procedure begins reducing pain and swelling of the plantar fascia. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, and walk without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, Plantar fasciitis symptoms have been known to cease altogether in nine months instead of years by conventional means.
There are many causes attributed to plantar fasciitis — too much activity, arthritis, diabetes, poor shoes, and others. We must also take into account a persons potential poor posture and gait as the main contributing factor for this troubling injury.
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A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments attached to the ankle joint have been overstretched. Ankle sprains occur when playing sports or just by doing everyday activities. Stepping the wrong way on uneven surfaces, or stepping at an awkward angle that twists or rolls the foot can lead to an ankle sprain. Sprains may bring on a range of pain from mild to severe. Treatment range from RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation for ankle sprains. To the use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can alleviate pain and swelling. Severe sprains may require a good brace or cast from a Doctor, Physiotherapist, or Bowen therapist to provide some relief.
Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring to help Sprained Ankle Pain. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s Ankle procedure begins reducing pain and swelling of the sprained ankle region. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, Sprain ankle pain symptoms have been known to cease altogether in six weeks instead of months by conventional means.
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Inflammation of the Hip Bursae can be very painful to any person… The hip region of the human body contains two major bursae. What is a bursae? A bursae is a fluid filled sac like cavity that is especially designed for countering friction. In the hip there is two, one is located on the outside of the hip and it is called the trochanteric bursa. The other one is called the ischial bursa which covers the area of bone called the ischial tuberosity. These bones are known informally as the sitting bones. The Inflammation of either bursae may lead to pain and stiffness around the hip joint. This is not to be confused with the true joint pain of arthritis. Most common forms of Hip Bursae inflammation is overuse from running, cycling, and similar activities of sport. This condition causes hip pain that tends to worsen at night, and getting up from a seated position may also cause pain. Treatment of inflammation of the hip bursae or hip bursitis consists of avoiding activities that produce symptoms and taking non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce pain and swelling. Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, & Bowen Therapy, and with extreme cases steroid injections may be warranted. Using a cane or hospital crutches may help take the load off the inflamed area.
Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring to help with reducing pain and inflammation of the hip Bursae. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s Pelvic & Sacrum procedures gently begin reducing pain and swelling of the Hip Bursae region. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients pain symptoms have been known to cease altogether in twelve to eighteen weeks instead of months by conventional means.
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There are many causes of overuse back pain… Back pain maybe due to overuse, from such activities as playing golf, sailing or weight lifting. This kind of back strain usually resolves on its own within a few days. But rest and anti-inflammatory medications can provide more adequate pain relief. Using proper form when exercising, and consider slowly increasing the duration of your workouts so as to help protect the back. In many cases, it may be necessary to modify exercise technique or perform daily warm-ups before activities in a different way. This way reducing the risk of further back injury… Other causes of overuse back pain may be more serious and require remedial massage or Bowen Therapy intervention.
Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring to help with reducing pain and inflammation of the Back. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s Lower Back, Upper back & Neck procedures gently begin reducing pain and swelling of the Back regions. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, overuse pain symptoms have been known to cease altogether in six to twelve weeks instead of months by conventional means.
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Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that may be associated with playing racket sports such as tennis and squash. Bar Attendants, shop assistants, mechanics, plumbers, painters and those in similar professions are also at risk. Tennis elbow is developing inflammation of the tendons on the outside of the elbow… Which is caused by small tears. Tennis elbow causes pain and may also be associated with a weak hand grip. Generally rest and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can help alleviate tennis elbow symptoms. Wearing a brace on the forearm may help decrease pressure on the sore area. Physiotherapy may be helpful, with steroid injections that can decrease inflammation. Surgery may be an option for tennis elbow when other treatments have failed.
Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring to help with reducing pain and inflammation of the Tennis Elbow. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s Upper back & Neck procedures in conjunction with Shoulder & Tennis Elbow procedures gently begin reducing pain and swelling of the elbow region. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, Tennis Elbow pain symptoms have been known to cease altogether in six to twelve weeks instead of months by conventional means.
Benjamin Setter | Bowen Therapy Pain Relief Specialist
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Getting over a sporting injury, Setter’s Health Centre can help… As Benjamin Setter is the most senior Bowen Therapy Practitioner in Townsville having treated sports injuries for 27 years. As such he has seen a wide variety of sporting clients and many varied situations that it is second nature for him to advise you on possibilities and outcomes that less experienced health practitioner’s have not been exposed to.
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Now, with the arrival of Bowen Therapy, there is another bowstring in the fight against sports pain And Injury. From the moment of diagnosis, Bowen Therapy’s procedures begins reducing pain, swelling, and stiffness of the sports person. Bowen Therapy is a set system of small moves, the technique is a gentle, fast and effective way to treat muscle and connective tissue disorders. The Bowen Therapy client can, within weeks, enjoy activity, if not sport, without pain. In some Bowen Therapy clients, sports injury and pain symptoms have been known to cease altogether in three to six weeks instead of months by conventional means.
Less pain with Bowen Therapy equals more movement and better quality of sporting life.
Benjamin Setter
Senior Bowen Therapy Practitioner, EST 1991
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