Here’s a bit of science, to help you make sense of BoneWork. bones form the overall framework of our bodies, giving us shape, support, movement and protection. We tend to think of bones as hard, dry and unyielding, as described in the song, ‘dem bones”. This is true of dead bones, most familiar to meat eaters and dog owners. However, living bone is somewhat different. It has a blood supply, a nerve supply and comprises 30 % collagen, which makes it springy and resilient. Bone is therefore a plastic, malleable substance, which can change, given the right conditions. Scientific research conducted by Dr. Heike Jäger at the University of Ulm, Germany, is beginning to back up what Sharon Wheeler has observed. When compression and tension forces are applied to bone cells, calcium channels in the cells open, enabling calcium phosphate and water to flow in. This softens and nourishes the bone (like adding water to clay) and ultimately, stimulates the production of “bone-forming” and “bone-eating” cells, needed to regenerate bone and sculpt it to the right shape. Calcium is good for bones, making them firm and strong.

Scarring is a normal part of healing after injury, surgery and sometimes infection and inflammation. Scars are formed to seal up wounds and protect the area from further damage. Because scar tissue is much tougher and less flexible than the original tissue, it remains relatively weak and, ironically, may be prone to reinjury. There are several different types of scars, some raised and lumpy, others tightly bound to the underlying tissue, creating a dip. Scars can be uncomfortable, impair your movement and make you feel self-conscious about your appearance. They may feel itchy, tender, tight or strangely numb. You may feel a pulling sensation at the injury or surgery site when you make certain movements and you may feel that you have been “done up too tightly”. You may also feel that parts of your body no longer belong together anymore as a joined-up whole. Internal trauma, such as sprains, strains and childbirth can also cause scarring, although we often don’t consider this, because the skin remains intact.

FAQs - Maidenhead Chiropractic Clinic | Chiropractor, Maidenhead and Wokingham

What does vocal massage therapy feel like?

We recognize that many voice problems emerge from the interplay of biological, psychological and social factors. We therefore adopt a person-centred, biopsychosocial approach to working with clients. Most clients come with a prior experience of pain and trauma, and our intension is therefore not to cause further pain. We use gentle, slow, sustained, myofascial release techniques to induce a rest and digest vagal state in the body, helping it to change, relax and heal. Therapeutic dialoguing is an important part of [...]

SuperWaz2026-03-23T15:42:40+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Vocal Massage Therapy|

Does vocal massage therapy work?

We use the approach developed by Stephen King and his team at the Voice Care Centre in London. This is an evidence-based approach evolving from the research literature in the field of voice. Members of the team have even treated each other with a laryngoscope in place (a fibre-optic camera in the larynx), which shows how the fascia and muscles respond to the massage techniques. The effects can be much further reaching than you may imagine! For example, one muscle in [...]

SuperWaz2026-03-23T15:42:21+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Vocal Massage Therapy|

What can vocal massage/manual therapy help with?

Vocal massage therapy can help with: Vocal fatigue and discomfort Strain and tension for professionals with a heavy vocal load: singers, actors, presenters, teachers, fitness instructors, sports commentators and military commanders Vocal range, ease and smooth transitions between vocal registers Freeing up the belt voice quality Tongue root tension Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD): jaw pain, aching, clenching, clicking or tooth grinding Globus Pharyngeus / Globus Hystericus: a sensation of a ‘lump’ or constriction in the throat Laryngopharyngeal reflux: damage to the [...]

SuperWaz2026-03-23T15:41:56+00:00March 23rd, 2026|Vocal Massage Therapy|

How does it work?

Here’s a bit of science, to help you make sense of BoneWork. bones form the overall framework of our bodies, giving us shape, support, movement and protection. We tend to think of bones as hard, dry and unyielding, as described in the song, ‘dem bones”. This is true of dead bones, most familiar to meat eaters and dog owners. However, living bone is somewhat different. It has a blood supply, a nerve supply and comprises 30 % collagen, which makes it [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T16:09:40+00:00November 6th, 2024|Bone Work|

What does BoneWork feel like?

The therapist surrounds the bone being treated with a snug hold, applying equal pressure on all sides. This is low to medium-level pressure and should feel comfortable and relaxing. You may even drop off to sleep during treatment. If you experience pain or feel that the pressure is uneven, you should tell your therapist immediately, so that they can adjust their hold or pressure. After 10-30 seconds, the bone starts to move and change under the therapists hands and they will [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T16:08:55+00:00November 6th, 2024|Bone Work|

What conditions can BoneWork help with?

• Badly healed fractures (including thosw with metal plates or pins) • Overgrown bone • Bone that has a lump after healing • Crooked bones • Bone distortions or twists, not due to fractures • Broken noses • Bunions • Joints that will not straighten after being broken.

SuperWaz2024-11-06T16:08:26+00:00November 6th, 2024|Bone Work|

What conditions can ScarWork treat?

ScarWork can treat: • Any painful or tight surgical scar, e.g. hip replacement, Caesarean section or breast surgery • Any injury which has left a scar, including cuts, burns and animal bites • Skin conditions which have left scarring, e.g. acne and chickenpox • Medical procedure sites, such as nerve block, lumbar puncture and laparoscopy • Women’s health issues following surgery, including incontinence, painful periods or pain during intercourse • Endometriosis • Childbirth-related trauma • Inflammatory digestive conditions, including irritable bowel [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T15:56:55+00:00November 6th, 2024|Scar Work|

What are Scars?

Scarring is a normal part of healing after injury, surgery and sometimes infection and inflammation. Scars are formed to seal up wounds and protect the area from further damage. Because scar tissue is much tougher and less flexible than the original tissue, it remains relatively weak and, ironically, may be prone to reinjury. There are several different types of scars, some raised and lumpy, others tightly bound to the underlying tissue, creating a dip. Scars can be uncomfortable, impair your movement [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T15:55:43+00:00November 6th, 2024|Scar Work|

Why do scars cause problems?

Scars hinder movement for two reasons: firstly, Scar fibres tend to run at right-angles to muscle fibres, which prevents the muscle from working properly. Secondly, they can cause tissue to stick to itself, rather like clingfilm. This sticking creates new tension and draglines throughout the body. (Try pulling your clothing down at the front and feel what happens at the back.) These stuck areas are known as adhesions and they increase the pressure placed on nerves, blood vessels, muscles, bones and [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T15:55:18+00:00November 6th, 2024|Scar Work|

Do you treat Abdominal Scarring?

Abdominal scarring and adhesions deserve a special mention, because they are common and can be particularly troublesome. They are difficult to diagnose, so can go undetected for many years. They occur as a result of trauma, bleeding, infection or surgery involving the abdomen, lower spine or pelvis. You will have abdominal scarring if you have had stomach or bowel surgery or gynaecological procedures, including Caesarean section, female sterilisation and hysterectomy. You are also likely to have abdominal scarring if you have [...]

SuperWaz2024-11-06T15:54:54+00:00November 6th, 2024|Scar Work|