Hurting your back can happen suddenly, unexpectedly and usually at the least opportune time – as if there ever is a good time to injure yourself. The most likely cause of back pain is a muscle and ligament strain from lifting something too heavy; the wrong way; or too often. It’s the same kind of strain injury you can get in any of your muscles from overexertion or unusual exertion – and like most muscle strains should pass in a few days or maybe a week or two. This is what could be called the best case scenario.
If you’re less lucky, a lifting or exertion injury may result in a ruptured disc. This ring of rubberised gel between each vertabrae can only handle so much, push it too far and the disk can split or be squeezed out of place – into a hernia. Once a disc is pushed out of shape or becomes inflamed from being split open, it can then place pressure on the spinal cord, which can cause sciatic pain amongst other things, while also exposing the adjoining vertabrae to rubbing against each other rather than the disc. Despite all this damage a disc injury doesn’t have to be permanent and should heal within six months with the proper care and treatment. Walking thirty minutes a day to keep the adominals flexed should improve blood flow to the affected disc and speed the recovery.
A somewhat more permanent affect on the spine can come from Osteoarthritis – producing the same arthritic pain in the back as you might find in the knees and other joints. This usually means feeling stiff when getting out of bed, and hurting when standing and walking. Osteoarthritis can also cause Spinal Stenosis, where the cavity for the spinal cord in each vertabrae becomes constricted placing pressure on the nerves and producing yet more pain. Omega 3 fish oils may provide some relief, but osteoarthritis is likely to be with you for the long term once you start feeling it. Similarly Osteoporosis can cause permanent injury and pain to the spine as the vertabrae weaken from bone density loss and become more susceptible to fracturing.
Benjamin Setter was involved in a motor accident in January 1991. The injuries sustained left him with a severe spinal curvature. Through a family friend, Benjamin received one Bowen Therapy treatment every week for three months. At the end of this period Benjamin was relieved and surprised to find ...
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Read MoreSome of the automatic benefits enjoyed by our clients at Setter’s Health Centre. Seniority: Benjamin is the most senior Bowen Therapy Practitioner in Townsville. As such he has seen a wide variety of clients and many varied situations that it is second nature for him to advise you on possibilitie...
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Read MoreAt Setter's Health Centre who have helped clients for over 26 years & offers a relaxed and professional environment. Testimonial Wonder!!! I found Ben during my first pregnancy, and in an effort to avoid induction, had my first ever Bowen Therapy. Although overdue, I went into labour the nig...
Read MoreThe Inaugural Bowen Therapy Clinic of Townsville began at Setter’s Health Centre in November of 1991. Contact us about a Bowen Therapy session today! [gallery ids="9164,7694,7830,8253,8254,7732,8308,8168,9447"] The Inaugural Bowen Therapy Clinic of Townsville began at Setter’s Heal...
Read MoreBowen Therapy Pain Relief Townsville EST 1991... Welcome To Setter's H.C. Bowen Therapy Pain Relief Townsville EST 1991. Are you looking for pain relief in Townsville? Try our gentle healing technique at Setter’s Health Centre. We employ the Bowen Therapeutic Technique – Bowen Therapy, which ...
Read MoreBowen Therapy Townsville... Pain Relief Specialists in Townsville for 26 years. Contact Setter's H.C. for effective relief of Pain & Injury. Health Funds Approved! Bowen Therapy Townsville: Today’s lifestyles demand more and more from our bodies without always giving anything in return. We ar...
Read MoreOur backs have been with us for a long time…and not surprisingly sore low backs just as long. If your Upper back is hurting, first of all, make yourself more comfortable. Take a long cushion with you, particularly in the car or at work. If you’re sitting for long periods, stand up and walk a...
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