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Muscles, joints, bones and tissue: The Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal system is defined as anything relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton and includes muscles, bones, cartilage, joints (where one bone connects with another), ligaments (a fibrous band of tissue connecting bones), tendons ( a fibrous band of tissue connecting muscles to bones), bursa (a fluid sack situated between muscles and bones in areas of friction and other connective tissue. The chief components of connective tissue are collagen and elastic fibres. The primary functions of the musculoskeletal system are protection of vital organs, support of the body and enabling motion and movement.

Bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, bursa and connective tissue can all contribute or be responsible for musculoskeletal symptoms.

• Pain - arthralgia (joint pain), myalgia (muscle pain), bone pain, headaches, jaw pain, toothache
• Inflammation characterised by redness, warmth, swelling and discomfort
• Stiffness and reduced range of motion
• Hypermobility
• Weakness of muscles, bone, connective tissue (resulting in stretch marks) or ligaments
• Muscle cramps, muscle tension, muscle atrophy or abnormal muscle tone
• Ataxia (Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement)
• Chronic Fatigue
• Osteoporosis
• Chronic sinusitis

The aim of a complementary evaluation is to determine the location, nature and severity of musculoskeletal symptoms and identify the best remedial approach.

• Medical History
• Symptoms Analysis
• Muscle Testing and Therapy Localisation
• Physical Tests
• Laboratory Tests

Orthomolecular Medicine

• Glucosamine and MSM
• EPA/DHA (Omega 3)
• Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium
• Vitamins: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A
• Anti-oxidants

Manual Therapy

• Posture Analysis
• Full structural evaluation and correction of symptomatic areas
• Anaerobic and Aerobic Muscle Functioning

Energy Psychology

• Acupoint tapping
• Psychological Reversal
• Emotional stress release
• Bach flower remedies
• Reiki-Seichem

Systemic Connections

• Hormonal Imbalances: Hormones maintain calcium balance in the body. If calcium balance drop too low, calcium can be stripped from the bone to keep calcium levels in the blood stable, and if calcium levels are too high, calcium deposits can form where it shouldn't.
• Immune System: Allergies, sensitivities, infections and other immune related problems can lead to inflammation, which in turn can affect the musculoskeletal system resulting in joint pain, muscle pain and even arthritis.
• Digestive Health: Poor diet, decreased absorption and digestive problems can prevent adeqaute absorption and utilisation of the nutrients needeed for optimum musculoskeletal health and functioning.