"You
don't have to work the body vigorously to get what you want to
achieve," he explained. "By stroking and pressing I
can work on any part of the body. This then encourages
communication of the body (nervous system) and releases muscle
tension which lets the body heal itself."
Before the treatment started I was asked to stand
on a couch and was then lowered into the lying position.
Fortunately, it does not require stripping off so there is no
embarrassment.
By pressing along the muscle on
my arms and back, Paul detected areas of locked-in body
stress. Apparently the muscles in one leg often shortens
indicating which side and direction the tension
lies. Paul then presses down on the tender areas to ease
the stress.
He said: "The pressure
relieves the tension. The amount of treatments required
depends on each person and how the body responds. If the
stress has occured recently the process of releasing it is
usually very rapid, but if it has been there a long time it
may have to be carried out a number of times over a
period."
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Paul generally sees people four to five time initially and
then every three to four months.
"It's like a car having a service," he said. "A
maintenance programme which keeps the body relatively stress
free. It can reduce or stop the ongoing problems."
The second session definitely
eased my shoulders and neck. That night I felt relaxed and not
as crotchety as I had done earlier in the week.
Paul recommended a few
more releases to resolve tension in the lower cervicals.
He has also advised lifestyle changes: exercises,
improved posture and adjusting my seat level and mouse
at work. Two
weeks on and the tight knots in my shoulders and the
back of my neck are in need of more attention. I cannot
say for sure that this is a miracle cure but I will definitely
return.
If combined with exercise and other forms of relaxation,
body stress release is a positive step towards feeling
healthier and happier.
At £30 a release it comes at a price but then so do
most things in life. |
Travel executive Cathy
Longhurst finds body
stress release effective after long flights.
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Cathy's Story
Cathy Longhurst, 42, works and lives in Farnham. She has been
visiting Paul for four years for treatment to her back and
shoulder after a friend recommended him.
For her body stress release is a way of alleviating pain. She
said: "Whatever it is he always sorts me out. I just know
it works. It's great. I've had physio before but prefer the
more gentle approach."
The busy travel executive visits Paul from time to time.
"When I've been on a long flight my back is not that good
so I often go for two or three sessions. I've also had
treatment for my shoulder, probably caused by talking with the
phone resting on it. Nowadays I use a hands free
set." Jeff's
Story Jeff Bathhurst,
of Sandy Lane, Farnborough, is also a great believer in body
stress release for his head and shoulders.
The 57- year old says he is susceptible to stress. Sustained
use of a computer has also aggravated his problems.
He said: "I'd tried various treatments but none worked at
all so I went along to see what it was like. The first Time I
was quite surprised at how shattering it was. But I find it
very good. My whole back is much better now. You can feel the
muscles are not nearly as tight as they were before. I feel a
lot more relaxed too." Rebecca Chard
Journalist. |
