FAQ
Can I stop my symptoms getting worse?
Yes, definitely. There is no need to ever have another relapse or any worsening of your current symptoms if you heed the warning signs when you are under stress and deal with that stress promptly, using the simple exercise we teach.
Pete: "Things that might have put me under stress before and triggered off symptoms don’t any more.
Nicola: “In the past those pins and needles and feelings would have been the start of horrible relapse lasting months. Being able to shift it in a matter of hours is nothing short of miraculous.”
Patrick: “If I am not sensible and get out of my normal routine of doing the exercises John showed me, I can feel some leg symptoms starting to come back but when I then do my exercises, I can get on top of it again... you can head problems off at the pass.”
Can I get rid of the symptoms I have had for a long time?
It might be very difficult especially if the damage to the myelin sheath is already done. However, many clients report some limited improvement in a variety of physical symptoms and almost all say their overall energy, strength and mental well-being means they are far less bothered by the physical symptoms they are left with.
Emma: ‘I have come to terms with my restrictions - I don’t feel they restrict me in the way they used to before seeing John.’
Pete: ‘It is better to be happy with a limp than miserable with a limp.’
What about my stiff neck?
Nearly all clients find this improves early in treatment.
William: "My neck is 100% better."
Should I come for treatment during a relapse?
Coming during an exacerbation of symptoms is generally a good idea as the symptoms become more available to treatment and may not become permanent.
Nicola: "In the middle of one of these relapses I came to see John Boulderstone. From the very first treatment the symptoms stopped, I went into remission and it's just continued and continued."
Will I develop new symptoms in time?
Not if you keep up the exercises when they are needed, to combat the normal stresses of life. You are in control of your health.
Emma: ‘With this approach you can take back control; it gives you a way of helping yourself.’
Meghan: ‘I have to make the exercises a priority. It’s so nice to have something to do yourself. I feel confident I won’t get worse now.’
Is there any science behind this?
Stress has long been known to be a major cause of serious illness. Studies have shown that tension held in the body long-term can cause nerve damage. We reverse this process, allowing the body to release the tension so it can function normally again (or as well as possible according to nerve damage.)
Why hasn’t my consultant told me about this treatment?
He or she probably hasn’t heard of it yet. So far, only a few doctors and consultants know about us and support our work, having seen the improvement in their patients.
Does it work for everybody?
You have to be prepared to take responsibility for your own health and do a simple exercise - 10 minutes daily to start with and eventually only when needed, to undo any tension that builds up. Nearly everyone with MS is capable of learning the technique and will benefit greatly from it but we need to see you for an initial consultation to be sure.
