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Paul Manley - London and Maidenhead Back Pain and RSI Clinics:
Phone: 07925 616 753 for an appointment.
Treatment Methods
Throughout Pauls' childhood he sampled the handywork of many practitioners in the UK and in the USA whom his Father was 'cribbing' from. The approach that he admired the most was one of sensitive consideration and deft technique. This tended to be the character of the practitioners of greater experience. There was great variation in their style and abilities, just as there is now. Manual physical therapy is an art to be perfected by the few, rather than the many. His treatment methods include deep massage of muscles and connective tissues. Paul also uses manipulation and stretching of joints through precise passive stretching techniques. This reduces muscle spasm, increases mobility and creates a healthier state in which damaged tissues can heal more efficiently. His methods are tailored to take into account the differences between each persons’ condition and sensitivity. Paul has developed a specialised hands-on approach that he calls ‘Myo-articulation’, to reverse deep tension patterns swiftly. When applied to the forearm muscles for example in cases of RSI and hand/elbow injuries it is particularly effective. If there is carpal bone derangement of the wrist present, he can very specifically locate and ‘undo’ adhesions and re-align these delicate little bones of the wrist. He will ‘track’ the tension patterns along the arm and identify shoulder, ribcage and neck involvement. These he will then release using a variety of techniques such as articulation, massage and manipulation where necessary. Long-lever articulation is a method of stretching the muscles and ligaments. It can also be used to mobilise a specific joint. It is often similar to having your Yoga done for you. It is entirely passive on the part of the patient. it can be applied equally to the facet joint of C6 and C7 as it can to the hip joint. Restoring the symmetry of the spine and ribcage, whilst increasing the flexibility of rigid areas is essential for long term health. Trauma patterns remain for life, the body takes a ‘snapshot of the aftermath of distortions that the body goes through by ‘freezing’ the areas. Where these compensations are demanded in areas which are resistant, the pattern will lock in to that area. ( see Lumbar article). Spinal manipulation is a generally painless method of suddenly 'gapping' the adhered areas of facet joints where they most likely to be limiting the range of motion of those joints. It is a highly skilled ability which involves many hundreds of hours of development, even after you have graduated. Like any great skill such as playing the piano, effectiveness lies in the subtlety and precision of such manoeuvres. The 'pop' or 'crack' of joints is of great benefit to the joint, in that it restores a normal range of motion to it. Following extensive research Paul has developed 'Enhanced Cranial Technique'. This particular approach is used where there has been trauma to the cranium. Where there is some distortion in cranial symmetry and reduction in the elastance co-efficient of the cranium there is often an aftermath, sometimes for life, of under-performance of the brain, mind and emotions. Directly blows to the head can impact the sutures which run between the cranial bones, this in turn can produce premature fusion of the sutures of the skull. This can raise the average intracranial pressure both as an immediate aftermath of trauma and over a long period of time. As a result the brain stem control and activation system which modulate the brains' activation levels generally responds with a high adrenaline tendency. Children and adults become irritable, emotionally volatile. Lack of concentration and learning difficulties in children and adults will often result. (see ICP article). Abdominal congestion leads to conditions such as poor digestion and bowel function as well as menstrual difficulties. Abdominal de-congestion massage techniques can help greatly in such cases. Incorrect breathing patterns can also be corrected through treatment and education. Such patterns have a harmful effect on the posture as well as on general health. (see voice article) Tailored exercises are somtimes given when areas of muscle function are weak and wasting as well as educating patients with regard to postural, ergonomic and life style factors. Do you have a question? Email me .....CLICK here
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