My name is Geoff Goodwin. I am a recently retired cabinet maker, having worked at my trade for over 50 years.
For the last 20 years I have had problems with my shoulders as a result of using power tools, and to sleep at night I have had to prop myself up with 3 pillows to ease the shoulder pain.
For the last 5 years I have also had trouble with my hands and wrists – tingling, cold fingers, numbness and pain. It was diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome. For this I have worn gloves and wrist supports to help ease the pain. I couldn't pick up small things (nails, screws, and even a $2 coin). I was even having trouble driving the car and doing small household jobs.
Then I saw a small ad in our local newspaper suggesting Bowen therapy as a way of easing carpal tunnel syndrome. This was a simple muscle manipulation and exercise regime and after just one session I noticed a change. After each of the following 5 sessions there were more changes. My symptoms have been improved by around 80% and hopefully if I continue my exercises and perhaps have a few more treatments later, this may improve even more. In the meantime, I have a life back – much less pain and inconvenience. I'm back to driving and working.
I am very grateful to my therapist who was able to help me so much.
Geoff Goodwin, Retired cabinet maker
Bowen therapist: JS