At The Health Equation we take an integrated approach to many health problems and experience has shown us that allowing the patient to understand the problem can sometimes be enough to make a major change. The following treatments may be used in conjunction with each other, or in isolation, depending on the complexity of the problem;

• Osteopathic hands on work – to improve neck function (nerve supple to diaphragm), direct work to the thoracic spine, rib cage and associated soft tissues, muscle and fascia to improve local mechanics and decrease sympathetic arousal.
• Cranio-sacral and functional osteopathic techniques to stimulate parasympathetic response and reduce sympathetic arousal.
• Techniques to improve thoraco/lumbar function to help adrenal support and release tension in the Iliopsoas muscles (directly connected to the diaphragm)
• Breathing re-education
• Nutritional support to the adrenals, including dietary change, nutritional supplements and stress adaptogens
• Supportive exercise to improve ribcage mechanics, posture, core stability and muscle/fascial flexibility
• Hypnotherapy/psychotherapy to look at sub-conscious patterns and situational emotional triggers