MEN’S Health Week recently got me thinking… why is it that magazines and newspapers so rarely highlight men’s health issues in comparison to women’s? And why are men so reluctant to seek help?

In my Bowen therapy clinic, around 40 per cent of people seeking treatment are men, while one in seven orders for our award-winning Bexters crystals and applicator wrap combo, come from men.

Common problems for which Bowen therapy has been shown to help include stress, hypertension, sciatica and sports injuries while manual workers most often require pain relief from back, neck and shoulder problems.

Wimbledon makes me think of tennis elbow - although the cause is in fact, rarely related to the sport! The elbow joint can become extremely inflamed and swollen through repetitive over-extension. And seeing players suffering injuries during World Cup matches is a reminder for us to encourage amateur footballers (male and female), resting between seasons, to seek advice on how to manage their recovery if niggles persist.

As a complementary therapist, I am pleased to be able to play a small part by talking to our clients more widely about their health and would encourage you all to do the same with the men in your life.

Until next time… keep cool!

Helen