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Titles in the series: Skin / Arthritis Preparing for Birth / Mother & Child Women’s Health / Men’s Health Insomnia / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) Depression / Addiction Multiple Sclerosis / Osteoporosis Cancer Back Pain/ Migraine |
The series was produced by B-Line Productions for Discovery Health. |
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BACK PAIN – FROM THE TV
SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ Introduction Vox-pops from the case studies. An expert, Mr Henry Crock, Hon. Senior Lecturer, Orthopaedics Hammersmith Hospital describes the workings of the spine and the problems affecting the back and why resulting pain happens. |
MIGRAINE – FROM THE TV
SERIES ‘THE ALTERNATIVE’ Introduction Vox-pops from the case studies. Dr. Mosarah Ali, an integrated practitioner describes what a Migraine is and how it can be identified. Later on in the programme he explains how one can be caused by the displacement of the vertebrae as well as the other triggers: stress, sleep disturbances, over-exertion or geopathic stress (overhead cables etc). He is also the final practitioner. |
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Case Study 1
We hear from a young man who while sleepwalking, falls down and injures his back. He seeks the help of leading Osteopath Nicholas Potter who demonstrates and tells us how he has treated Stuart. |
Case Study 1
Karen had stress / hereditary migraines since she was 18. When she tried magnet therapy with Lilius Curtain, she had been suffering on and off for three days. The magnets help to neutralise acidity as well as regulate the flow of blood to an area, increasing the oxygen levels and accelerating healing. Karen’s head ache just slipped away, and today she has some at home to prevent them from developing. |
| Case Study 2 Our second case study’s severe back pain started in 1981 when he fell out of a tree! He sought the treatment of a Bowen Therapist. This treatment has worked wonders for Rob. The programme films the therapist Fiona Meeks working on his back and legs. |
Case Study 2 Claire’s migraines began to get really bad when she was about 20 and then worsened with each pregnancy. Doctors had informed her that they were probably hormone related, but when she went to see Nicholas Potter, an osteopath, he was able to diagnose various postural changes which were causing an adverse effect on her neck and upper mid back. His solution was not just a one-off treatment but rather, a series of processes to lengthen her muscles and change her posture in the long-term. |
| Case Study 3 Our third case study is a woman who at the age of 17 was knocked down by a fire engine, resulting in an artificial leg being fitted. Now aged 70 having lived an active and pain free life, she started having problems with her back. Harry Oldfield – tells and shows us how Electro-Crystal Therapy has relieved Elsie of her back and leg pain. |
Case Study 3 Our third case study, Libby, wasn’t sure whether the terrible pains in her head were migraines or not but their effects could be felt for days which is why she decided to try five element acupuncture based on fire, earth, metal, wood and water. Karen Byrne practises this old style Chinese acupuncture that looks at working at the root cause of a symptom according to which of the elements are out of balance. |
| Case Study 4 The fourth treatment covered in the programme is the Alexander Technique in water. Stephen Shaw an ex competitive swimmer, looked at the body in water and with the use of the Alexander technique developed a system that improves, strengthens and develops healthier backs. The case study we film, slipped a disk some fifteen years ago, she then sustained a compressed fracture of the lower thoracic spine.She needed to improve her posture and strengthen her back muscles. Steven’s method of swimming has resulted in greater realisation of body awareness, relaxation and an improvement to her back posture. |
Case Study 4 The fourth treatment covered in the programme is the approach followed by Dr. Mosaraf Ali, an integrated practitioner to treat Liz whose migraines began following a series of injections. As her migraines were not typical (cyclical or hormone related) Dr. Ali’s holistic treatment includes lifestyle changes, nutrition, general massage and a specific neck massage to eliminate the headaches. |
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