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I went to see Paul for help with a number of physical aches and pains; the outside of my left knee aches after running and particularly hurts going up and down stairs; my left shoulder becomes incredibly tense and restricted in movement, accompanied by severe knotting of my muscles across the upper back and neck; my right hip often feels stuck when walking and can result in plantar pain afterwards.

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After receiving treatment from Paul I would recommend a visit. I had previously tried Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Yoga – all to no avail but now, after just two sessions, I can enjoy my first love of walking the Lakes without worrying whether I will have to endure a painful payback.

Julian, Portishead

 

 

When I first saw Paul I was suffering with severe burning pain in my left hip. I had fallen heavily from the attic door a year ago. Going up and down stairs or steps was very painful, and I would often have to lead with my right leg as the left leg was too painful to take my weight.

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The burning pain would come on after walking the dog for 2 hours, something I did regularly, and I had to shorten his daily walks. If I sat in a chair for more than a few minutes the muscle in my hip would lock and I would have intense burning pain when rising to stand. Sometimes I would have accompanying back pain and I found it impossible to lie on my back in bed for more than 2 minutes without feeling intense pain.

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My GP had given me increasingly stronger pain-killers since the fall which had not really helped and given me constipation. My GP then suggested going on the waiting list for a hip replacement. This is when I went to see Paul.

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After three sessions of Bowen Technique I can go up and down stairs without any pain and can use my left leg normally. Getting up out of a chair is no longer a problem. I am now enjoying long walks with my dog again without any discomfort. I had expected to feel stiff, but I don’t have any stiffness. I can also lie on my back in bed and enjoy my favourite TV without any pain.

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After receiving treatment from Paul I would recommend Bowen Technique and tell anyone to give it a try. It’s good when you have pain as massage can be too heavy. Bowen is very light and gentle.

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Wendy, Axbridge