Neck pain, ankle sprain. 19-06-301

Secretary.

Possible cause.

Originally came with a stiff neck, then twisted their ankle, tube bandage fitted, “too tender to touch.”

Bowen Treatments.

Body balancing moves at each session.

Leg moves only, ankle too tender to touch.

One treatment for the neck, then three treatments for the ankle. She had not had an X-ray on the ankle, so the leg was treated, this involved lymphatic drainage and hence would give benefit to the whole area. Wearing of tube-bandages is mainly of psychological benefit, but they do restrict muscular mobility, and hence lymphatic drainage, also venous restrictions do not assist the healing processes.

Response to the treatment.

See comments.

Comments:

After the first treatment, “Warm sensation in lower back. How can a movement so delicate produce the effect?” Third treatment, She was more relaxed, “a quieter environment would help”. (The treatment room was adjacent to a busy corridor with banging doors.) Final comment. “Swelling of the ankle has reduced since the first treatment, or was it coincidental?” (!) She went on an adventure holiday after the last treatment. Telephone call. “Absolutely firm and fine ever since.”

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