Would you please describe the therapies you provide and what they are used for?
All the different modalities that I use are all for the same purpose in the end to assist with pain relief and to improve the general health and well being of my clients to the best of my vast knowledge.
Which therapies do you recommend most often for chronic pain - and why?
Well that will seriously depend on the type of pain and the position of the pain as everyone is different so is there respective pain. I will generally start with one form of treatment and should that not be of any benefit then I will diverse into another form of treatment to see if that is more beneficial to the clients release of pain and discomfort.
Is there any one therapy that is especially helpful for those with fibromyalgia?
I would be more inclined to use Acupuncture as a starting point for Fibromyalgia. Clients as to date this has been the most beneficial to all the clients that I am treating with this horrible complaint.
What sort of success rates have you experienced with treating chronic pain?
My success rate with chronic pain has been in the low 90% rate in the short term and high 90% in the long term with some of my harder to assist clients that are in nursing homes that I don't have the proper facilities to work with in the homes.
What advice would you give to patients searching for a qualified alternative therapist?
Many questions spring to mind the first is ask to see their qualifications and where they trained, also are they insured. As so many today are not qualified or insured at all or not qualified in the modalities that they are using or insured with enough cover should they do a diagnosis that proves to be wrong and do not have the relevant cover in their insurance to cover any of the costs that may be required to rehabilitate if they have done the wrong thing. For anyone overseas check with the local governing authorities to find a therapist that is nearby and is recognised.
Would you provide a break down of your findings regarding fibromyalgia and treatments?
Traditional treatments are geared toward improving the quality of sleep, as well as reducing pain. Because deep level sleep is so crucial for many body functions, such as tissue repair, antibody production, and perhaps even the regulation of various neurotransmitters, hormones and immune system chemicals, the sleep disorders that frequently occur in Fibromyalgia patients are thought to be a major contributing factor to the symptoms of this condition. Medicines that boost your body's level of serotonin and norepinephrine--neurotransmitters that modulate sleep, pain and immune system function--are commonly prescribed. Examples of drugs in this category would include Elavil, Flexeril, Sinequan, Paxil, Serzone, Xanax and Klonopin.In addition, nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen may also be beneficial. A low dose of one of these may help but in true natural Therapist terms I would be looking at more Naturaul ways of dealing with the problem. Most of my patients will use other treatment methods,like trigger point, injections with lidocaine, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure, Relaxation Techniques, Osteopathic Manipulation, Therapeutic Massage,Aromatherapy and even in some cases a gentle exercise program all of which are planned according to the clients ability and needs.
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