Muscular and joint aches and pains are very common and can often be treated effectively in their own right, improving both comfort and overall body economy.

However joint and muscular pains are often a superficial expression of a deeper organ or system imbalance. The pain and stiffness can result from the body "diverting" problems from interior to exterior along the "back roads" of the body. This is the traditional understanding of musculo-skeletal conditions in holistic medicine and it is a viewpoint confirmed by the experience of many practitioners.


Dental issues

Jaw, Bite (occlusion), Teeth and Effects of Dental Treatment

Simon has worked alongside leading dental practitioners in the treatment of systemic conditions where dental treatment has formed an important part of their overall healthcare. Together they have studied the relationship between occlusion, posture and general health.

The jaw has a close relationship with the upper neck, an area which is crucial in postural balance. Nerves that supply the face, teeth and jaw can affect the lower brain and function of the neck. Symptoms in the jaw area are often related to the neck either by referred pain, via the trigeminal nerve ( head nerve 5) or by altered biomechanics.

The mechanics of the face and cranium and upper spine are interrelated and interdependent. When the mechanics are disrupted the tongue may rest in an abnormal position or move incorrectly. The muscles at the front of the neck are often tight and may need releasing. Improving the neck, throat and jaw mechanics has obvious benefit to, for example, singers or public speakers.

The lower jaw may be forward ("underbite") or backward ("overbite"). Either is not ideal and can affect the muscles of the throat, jaw and neck as well as the other structures nearby.

The development of the face is linked to the development of the ability to swallow so early feeding or speech issues may be relevant to later jaw, head and face issues.