Clients report relief from lower back pain and sciatica
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Clients often try BSR for relief from frozen shoulders or pain and stiffness in the upper back
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MUSCULO-SKELETAL COMPLAINTS
BACK PAIN
Ruth, aged 36 years "My back first 'went' when I was 19. From then on, it locked up about three times a year. X-rays and scans showed nothing wrong, so I learned to live with it. When it 'went' for the 40th time, I didn't recover - I couldn’t move and was in constant pain. BSR is the only technique that helped me. I felt immediate pain relief and regained substantial mobility after only five releases. I have had regular releases for 14 months now and so far this the first year in 15 years without a backfailure!"
"After 38 years of life including 3 children, my body was not what it used to be. Chronic pelvic discomfort, neck and back ache where a part of every day life. Despite trying other forms of therapies and treatments, BSR finally proved to be the answer. Gentle BSR releases over a number of weeks have proved in a very unassuming but definite way to really work. Generally pain free for over 4 months now, (I still have the occasional relapse, that is soon rectified by a visit to Annabel) I can only say that BSR does work and I only wish I’d known about it sooner". Mother/Business woman, aged 38.
Jill, in her mid thirties, had experienced back problems for 20 years. Her neck muscles regularly spasmed causing headaches, her lower back was stiff and sore and she had intermittent sciatic pain. At times the muscles between her shoulder blades went into painful spasms. She also complained of fatigue. After three months of regular BSR, she reported that the headaches were greatly improved, the sciatic pain had withdrawn and she her mid back had not spasmed at all during this time period. "I'm so much more energetic too - BSR has made a huge difference to my life".
A retired 61 year old woman presented with general discomfort in her back and considerable restricted neck movement. She also had a long history of bruxism (teeth grinding). During the first two appointments tension was identified and released in her lower back, neck and jaw. She reported a marked improvement in neck mobility and stopped grinding her teeth. Her teeth grinding started again a couple of weeks later, but once ,after a BSR appointment, it stopped. She now comes for regular check-ups to keep the problem at bay. "My teeth had become very vulnerable after years of grinding. My dentist told me that bruxism is very damaging to the teeth so I was delighted to get such instant relief"
RESTRICTED MOVEMENT AND NUMBNESS
Mrs X, aged 74 years, had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s which she thought was at the root of her mobility problems and weakness in her arms. On her first visit, she could only lift her arms to touch the sides of her neck with great difficulty. She also suffered from what she described as a ‘wooden head’ – the left side of her skull was numb – and an excessive production of saliva. Her posture was stooped and she had great difficulty twisting or looking upwards. After her fourth release the tension in her neck began to ease and the numb patch on her skull began to tingle as nervous communication was restored. The excess saliva had also settled. After the seventh release she found she was able to raise her hands above her head for the first time in years, her head felt fine and she had experienced no further saliva problems.
NECK PAIN
“At first, I was extremely sceptical about BSR, but I can honestly say that it’s had an amazing effect. For years, I have had a painful neck especially when turning my head to the left. After three visits my neck feels great and I’ve been sleeping like a baby. Thanks Annabel!" Tim, West Sussex.
CHEST PAIN
Joe (42 years old) had had a constant pain in his chest for two years. Medical tests were negative. Body stress was released in his lower back and rib areas “I was stunned! After just three sessions of BSR my chest pain was completely gone -Unbelievable! I also feel stronger and more flexible at the gym”
HEADACHES
"After three years of intense headaches 5-6 times a month I was willing to try anything. The GP had diagnosed my problem as "tension headaches" but offered nothing to address the cause. Long courses of osteopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture and deep tissue massage had helped a little, but the headaches persisted several times a month. I was amazed how quickly BSR seemed to help. It took several months of regular appointments for the headaches to stop completely, but the severity of the pain reduced early on and I was able to carry on with the day rather than having to lie down". Rachel aged 35.
LEG PAIN
A 48 year old man was experiencing such intense calf pain that he was unable to walk. He was not aware of any pain in his lower back. A week of traction in hospital had not eased the problem. After the first session the lower back became very painful as feeling was restored to numbed nerves. The calf pain was unchanged.
After the second session, the pain withdrew from the calves and was felt in the hips, thighs and the lower back. After a third release, the pain in the lower back began to lessen. The final session was three days after that. Within two weeks the client was pain-free and was able to return to work.
"Having had previous BSR treatment for the odd ache and pain, I booked a session to fix my badly sprained ankle. I had fallen awkwardly in early December, and whilst being reassured by A&E, in early January, that nothing was broken (or if it had been, it was too late then anyway), but all they said was that it would take time so I visited Annabel in the hope that a course of BSR might help. After my 2nd session I noticed a remarkable improvement. I left Annabel’s at lunchtime, and then had a 2 hour drive during which I felt my ankle improve, by the time I stopped to do some shopping it was almost perfect, an almost biblical experience! Initially a little sceptical that it would last, I monitored it for the rest of the evening and found that it continued to improve and by nightfall was perfect. What was even more exciting was that next morning it still was, and remained so!" (Retired male company director aged 62).
GASTRO-INTESTINAL COMPLAINTS
James, aged 32 had experienced intense abdominal discomfort for 18 months. Medical tests were negative and he was given a diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. “I tried BSR as a last resort really – I wasn’t at all convinced it was going to help me. At first I thought I was imagining the improvements I noticed and put it down to drinking less coffee at work. However, after four releases I had to admit to myself that the pain really was better. I would thoroughly recommend Annabel!”
Female (aged 51) suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) complained that her tummy was embarrassingly noisy particularly during the afternoon at work. She was also experiencing considerable discomfort. After her first session she felt very tired and found that her back ached more than usual the following day. After the second session she felt tired for a couple of days and then experienced a marked increase in her energy levels. By the third session she reported that her IBS was much improved. She has continued to come for 'maintenance' sessions every couple of months and has experienced few further problems since (6 months).Retired male aged 67 years sought relief from after effects of treatment for bowel cancer including exteme tiredness, lethargy and insomnia. "Having suffered extensive abdominal difficulties following bowel surgery, combined with a twelve cycle chemotherapy treatment regime, I was desperate to seek a solution. The BSR concept was a recommended option which I pursued. I believe that BSR was instrumental in a speedy improvement in my health and the relevant desired recovery. However, my additional after-effect problem of ‘Peripheral Neuropathy’ remains a challenge for BSR ....... there is apparently no currently known cure"
SHOULDER PROBLEMS
"After damaging my shoulder in a bad skiing accident I had long courses of physiotherapy and acupuncture but was still experiencing problems 4 years later. After a few sessions with Annabel I was astounded by the improvement, not only to posture of my back but to the reduction of the pain in my shoulder. I have kept up with the simple exercises that she has given me and have not experienced any problems since." Female, aged 27.
SLEEP PATTERNS
Mrs L (aged 66 years) was very restless at night, but habitually fell asleep in front of the TV in the evenings missing even the most riveting programmes much to her frustration! “I had no difficulty getting sleep once in bed, but often woke 2 or 3 times in the night finding it hard to get back to sleep. After my second release with Annabel I felt unbelievably tired and slept heavily. I then found that I was still "doing" things until 11.00pm or so – no napping at all - and I was sleeping through until after 6 00am – something I’ve rarely done in a long time.”
GYNAECOLOGICAL DISORDERS
36 year old Linda - ”My periods were hell: extremly painful and with terrible cramps. I tried to cope by taking painkillers before my period started, but always ended up in bed anyway. My BSR practitioner explained the relationship between the severe tension in my lower back and the pains in my abdominal region. After 15 releases, the cramps stopped and after 20 releases, I had no more pain. I can't believe it - I don't have to put my life on hold for 4 days a month anymore!”
A 35 year old woman was amazed to find after regular BSR initially for lower back tension her periods became regular. "For 20 years my periods seemed to be completely haphazard - I could go up to 10 months without menstruating, particularly if I was stressed at work. I rarely had more than 6 periods a year. Even after having a baby there was no change until I discovered BSR. After just 3 months of regular BSR I found to my utter astonishment that I have a "normal" cycle of 5 weeks. 18 months later and I still haven't missed one despite moving house, changing jobs and numerous other daily stresses and strains!"
GENERAL WELLBEING/ EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS
“After three sessions I have certainly noticed an improvement in my back and in my general wellbeing. The best description I can give is a feeling – after the session, and lasting for days – of relaxed energy being released. I am very glad I chose to start, and would say to anyone who suffers from back discomfort or headaches that it’s well worth a try.” Male company director aged 42
"When I first came to see Annabel I was tired, run-down and felt very stressed. I was having trouble sleeping, rarely felt refreshed on waking in the morning and was suffering from frequent anxiety attacks particularly in the mornings. My legs felt heavy, my back felt stiff and achy and my neck and shoulders were tense. As she worked on me I could feel the tension leaving my shoulders. I went home, slept soundly and woke the next day feeling refreshed. By the third appointment, my back was feeling much better and my legs were no longer ‘heavy’ although my shoulders were still intermittently tight. I was also sleeping much better and rarely felt anxious in the mornings. Eight weeks down the line (and after 5 appointments) I felt physically great and had good energy levels despite a heavy workload. I genuinely feel that BSR was invaluable in helping me through a very stressful period of my life and I will continue to have regular ‘tune-up’ sessions." Male college lecturer, aged 42.
TO FIND OUT MORE - call Annabel on 023 92 631012 or email info@unlockmyback.com to book an assessment.
For further information about Body Stress Release including finding a practitioner near you see:
The official website for the Body Stress Release UK Association
www.bodystressrelease-uk.co.uk
To read more about how BSR works, see the Body Stress Release worldwide website - www.bodystressrelease.com
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