Dear Bernard, in the course of running a private practice it quickly becomes clear that if I don't produce the goods , I won't get any more patients. My business relies on good results , that those who find their way to me after getting off the medical merri-go-round are able to have their musculoskeletal problems eliminated there and then . An average of three to five treatments for resolution and my redundancy with each one is the standard here. Were I to offer exercise based "treatments" no matter how cleverly considered , I would not get those results. I have read your somasimple .com pages with much the same incredulity that you seem to have with my offerings here. I will continue to extoll the virtues of spinal mobilisation treatments, and encourage others of my profession to do likewise, because to ignore the mass of misunderstanding that is apparent from reading these entries , would be to miss the opportunity to make a difference.I believe you feel the same. I will continue to read and enjoy your offerings as hope you can of mine.We all need to encourage each other with as much wisdom and understanding as we are able.
Bon Jour