Paul Roose Therapy

Paul Roose Therapy Paul Roose Therapy offers PDTR Therapy treatment for the prevention of injury, rehabilitation, muscular & emotional imbalance.

Also identifying stressors that could involve food, gut issues, heavy metals, nutrient deficiencies & hormonal imbalances. Paul Roose Therapy is the on-site clinic based in St Asaph to deliver Sports & Body Therapy treatment for all aches, pains, muscle imbalance, allergies and postural problems. We offer a unique treatment called -


Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Technique® (P-DTR®)


P-DTR

® is the a revolutionary neuromuscular technique to date. P-DTR® gently and non - invasively works with the receptor system of the body, which eliminates pain, gives functionality and strength back to clients quickly and safely. It uses the understanding of how receptors work, which are sensory nerve endings that detect information from our environment, and combines this with an understanding of how this information is transmitted through the central nervous system in order to create a response. Receptors pick up all the information about our environment for us to interpret it, from hot, cold, pressure, vibration, impact, stretch, audio, smell, visual, brain nuceli, organs, tongue and so forth. What if the system that tells us about our environment doesn’t shut off? Imagine if you had a car alarm that went off every time the wind blew. Or worse, the alarm sounded all the time and wouldn’t shut off at all. This is what happens to many people in pain, whether acute or chronic and the receptor information overloads the system. After 3-6 months all injuries should have healed
Once healed: Pain should subside (joints/muscles relax)
If pain persists, the injury is no longer the main issue the brain is maintaining pain to protect you. This tells us something has gone wrong. Our job is to find out the Cause and WHY

P-DTR® then utilises manual muscle testing as a diagnostic tool, and neurological challenge to understand and normalise the function of these receptors, so that they provide the correct afferent input to the brain. When there is trauma or over use for example, receptors become hyper sensitive as a protective mechanism. This means they require very little stimulus to create a response which may mean pain, lack of mobility, overall body pain or moving to different places, brain overload/brain fog, low energy or attention span levels drop. In these dysfunctional receptors, the threshold potential is lowered and so it only takes a minimal stimulus to create a response. Receptors work by transmitting their signal via neurons to the central nervous system. This is controlled by a normal threshold range, prior to the action potential (firing) occurring, and the signal being sent. This equates to the Central Nervous System getting inaccurate information as its input. This increases the likelihood of the brain perceiving this information as “threatening”. Consequently, the output of the brain is more likely to create pain, postural change, movement changes and so forth. Think as input as of all the information from the outside world from hot, cold, pressure, vibration, impact, stretch, audio, smell, visual, brain nuceli (the role of the 12 cranial nerves), organs, tongue/taste, emotion, relationships, memories and so forth. If this input of information is incorrect because of injury, past issues, surgeries, memories of past events, fear, anger, overload from work, relationships or stress related, then the Central Nervous System receives the incorrect information and the output to the body is what we see as pain, brain fog, overload, constant or non healing injuries. P-DTR® is the original thought of Dr Jose Palomar. These dysfunctional receptors in such a way explains how we move away from danger or “threat” and into our best compensations. This is how our nervous system works to ensure survival and guide our movements, bearing in mind that 95-98% of these reactions are subconscious, primitive reflexive reactions. Using the P-DTR® protocol we are then able to de-sensitise these receptors so that the input up to the brain is normalised and pain lessens more quickly then instead of traditional methods such as massage and manipulation (which you may have already tried). P-DTR® uses neurological techniques to assess and find out why your Nervous System is creating pain in your body - not just rubbing the bit that hurts. Summary
✓ The body is set up to take in information, process it, and create an output based on the information it has received. �
✓ This output controls all the systems in the body to manage its own internal environment as well as adjusting and adapting the body to meet the demands of the external environment (maintain Homeostasis). �
✓ This is what sets up our posture, sensations of pain, movement patterns and the majority of our behavioural patterns. �
✓ The information received is largely from Receptors.
✓ Receptors can be dysfunctional and therefore give inaccurate �information to the brain about the environment in which we live. �
✓ This inaccuracy may lead to less than optimal outputs via the brain and therefore less than optimal human beings. �
✓ If the information is correct the brain will create correct behavioural patterns, efficient movement patterns and optimal dynamics overall. �
✓ P-DTR® acts to correct the dysfunctional or sensitive information the receptors are sending to the brain in order to maximise human potential in all bodily systems. �

23/07/2025
23/07/2025

Having an unbalanced microbiome/gut can cause many symptoms.
Did you know even banging your head or even have had concussion can lead to a gut issue.
Watch the video, and if you or someone e you know have had symptoms for a long time that you’d like to rectify them, please get in touch.

👅 The Tongue: A Surprising Key to Muscle & Organ Health? At Paul Roose Therapy we use the inquire PDTR says treatment pr...
13/07/2025

👅 The Tongue: A Surprising Key to Muscle & Organ Health?
At Paul Roose Therapy we use the inquire PDTR says treatment protocol to help realign issues.

Most people think of the tongue as just a muscle for speaking or chewing. But in reality, it’s a neurological powerhouse—deeply connected to how your body moves, breathes, and regulates itself.

In PDTR Therapy (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex), we understand the tongue as a key reflexogenic zone—meaning it has direct neurological influence over:
• Postural muscles
• Respiratory rhythm
• Organ function
• Swallowing and speech
• Cranial nerve integrity

When the tongue becomes neurologically dysfunctional—due to trauma, dental work, stress, airway issues, bitten the tongue, cold or burn sensations or inflammation—it can trigger a cascade of compensations in the body.



⚠️ What Can a Dysfunctional Tongue Cause?

Surprisingly, a tongue that’s not functioning properly can contribute to symptoms like:
• Neck and jaw pain
• Shoulder, mid-back tension, lower back pain, knee pain
• TMJ dysfunction
• Poor balance or coordination
• Breathing issues or fatigue
• Unexplained digestive symptoms
• Poor core stability or weak pelvic floor
• Difficulty swallowing or speaking clearly

That’s because the tongue is neurologically tied into cranial nerves, the vagus nerve, and deep postural reflexes—especially those involving the suboccipitals, scalenes, and pelvic stabilisers.



🧠 How PDTR Therapy Can Help

Using PDTR, we assess reflex imbalances involving the tongue and how they affect global neuromuscular function.

We test:
• Tongue-muscle reflexes
• Brainstem and cranial nerve connections
• Mechanical pressure receptors in the tongue and oral cavity
• Digestive reflex arcs (e.g. tongue-stomach or tongue-diaphragm links)

Once identified, we correct these dysfunctional reflexes at the neurological level, helping the brain re-establish healthy communication with muscles and organs.



✅ Clients Often Notice:
• Immediate release in jaw, neck, or shoulder tension & lower back or knee pain
• Better balance and breathing
• Improved swallowing or voice clarity
• More stability through the spine and hips
• Enhanced digestion and parasympathetic tone

This is the missing link for many people who’ve tried conventional therapy for chronic issues but never considered the neurological role of the tongue.



If you’re dealing with stubborn musculoskeletal pain, TMJ symptoms, airway issues, or unexplained digestive problems, it may be worth exploring whether your tongue is part of the puzzle.

🧩 At Paul Roose Therapy, I use PDTR to uncover these hidden connections—and help restore proper neurological function so your body can heal.

📩 Feel free to message me with questions or book a discovery session if you’d like to explore this further.

Call us on: 01745 341781 or contact using the link:

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/contact/



🧠🔥 Neuroinflammation & the Gut-Brain Link: A New Approach with Dr. Datis Kharrazian’s ProtocolDo you experience brain fo...
13/07/2025

🧠🔥 Neuroinflammation & the Gut-Brain Link: A New Approach with Dr. Datis Kharrazian’s Protocol

Do you experience brain fog, fatigue, poor memory, gut issues, anxiety, or unrefreshing sleep—and feel like no one has connected the dots?

You’re not imagining things.

Neuroinflammation—chronic, low-grade inflammation in the brain—often goes hand in hand with gut dysfunction. And thanks to the pioneering work of Dr. Datis Kharrazian, we now understand why this happens and what we can do about it.



🧬 What Is Neuroinflammation?

Neuroinflammation is the brain’s immune response gone awry. It can be triggered by:
• Leaky gut and intestinal dysbiosis
• Food intolerances and environmental toxins
• Viral or bacterial infections
• Autoimmunity or chronic stress
• Poor blood sugar regulation and metabolic issues
• Head injuries, concussion or traumatic brain injuries

And here’s the critical link: your gut and brain are connected via the vagus nerve and the immune system. When the gut becomes inflamed, those inflammatory signals can cross into the brain—leading to symptoms like:
• Difficulty focusing or remembering
• Low mood or anxiety
• Sleep disturbances
• Fatigue or headaches
• Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells



🧠 How Dr. Kharrazian’s Protocol Helps

Dr. Kharrazian’s Gut-Brain Protocol is a science-based, integrative approach designed to:
1. Identify and remove inflammatory triggers (foods, infections, toxins)
2. Rebuild gut integrity (healing the gut lining and balancing microbes)
3. Calm the immune system in both the gut and brain
4. Reignite brain function through specific neuroplasticity exercises and targeted nutritional support

The protocol is personalised and based on your unique history, symptoms, and immune profile. It addresses why your symptoms are happening, not just how to suppress them.



💡 Functional Tools Used in the Protocol:
• Detaiked questionnaire to ascertain your personal history in relation to your symptoms
• Gluten cross-reactivity panels/are you sensitive to gluten & other foods
• Brain-based assessments (e.g. vagus nerve function, blood flow)
• Targeted nutritional and herbal support for neuroinflammation
• Gut repair nutrients (e.g. L-glutamine, zinc carnosine, polyphenols)
• Brain stimulation tools (e.g. eye tracking, balance, coordination exercises)



🌱 The Outcome?

Clients often report:
• Clearer thinking and better memory
• Improved digestion and regular bowel movements
• Calmer mood and better sleep
• Greater resilience to stress and overwhelm

This is not a one-size-fits-all detox or diet—it’s a precision-based approach to healing the gut-brain axis, calming inflammation, and restoring vitality.
A treatment plan will take many over weeks and months.



If you’ve been living with persistent symptoms and feel like you’ve been dismissed or misdiagnosed, this protocol may be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for.

At Paul Roose Therapy, I use Dr. Kharrazian’s principles to help clients navigate complex gut-brain inflammatory conditions, and get back to living fully.

📩 Message me or book a discovery consultation if you’d like to explore this approach further.

Call us on: 01746 351781 or use the below link to contact:

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/contact/



⸻🌿 Gut-Brain Health: A New Way Forward with the Lebowitz Protocol 🌿Are you struggling with foggy thinking, low mood, poo...
13/07/2025



🌿 Gut-Brain Health: A New Way Forward with the Lebowitz Protocol 🌿

Are you struggling with foggy thinking, low mood, poor sleep, IBS, or food sensitivities? These aren’t just isolated symptoms—they might be signs of chronic inflammation affecting your gut and brain.

The gut-brain connection is more than just a buzzword. It’s a well-established biological relationship, and for many people, it’s the missing link in understanding long-term symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, depression, autoimmune flare-ups, and digestive issues.

This is where the Dr. Michael and Dr. Noah Lebowitz Gut-Brain Health Protocol comes in.

🧠💚 A Groundbreaking Approach to Inflammation

Dr. Michael and Dr. Noah Lebowitz—both chiropractic physicians with a deep focus on functional medicine—have developed a clinical, step-by-step system that targets the underlying causes of gut and brain inflammation, rather than just masking symptoms.

Their protocol is based on three core principles:
1. Identifying chronic infections like yeast, bacteria, parasites, or viruses that may be quietly driving inflammation.
2. Testing for sensitivities to common foods, environmental toxins, and chemical compounds that can cause neuroinflammation and immune dysregulation.
3. Using targeted natural treatments to reduce the body’s toxic load, support detoxification pathways, and restore immune balance.

🌾 Many people don’t realise that chronic gut infections or reactions to everyday foods can trigger neurological symptoms—from brain fog and anxiety to joint pain and sleep disruption. This is especially true if you’ve been told “everything is normal” but still feel unwell.

🧬 The Lebowitz Protocol is individualised, thorough, and integrative, combining:

• Herbal antimicrobials
• Immune system modulation
• Nervous system support
• Gut repair & detox protocols

The goal? To help your body heal itself—by removing the triggers, repairing the gut, and resetting the immune system.

📈 The result for many clients is a remarkable improvement in energy, digestion, cognition, mood, and overall resilience—often after years of trying conventional treatments without success.



💬 If you’re dealing with persistent gut issues, autoimmune flare-ups, or neurological symptoms that haven’t responded to standard care, the Lebowitz Protocol may be worth exploring.

At Paul Roose Therapy, I use this protocol as part of a wider, personalised healing plan to support clients who are ready to feel well again—without the guesswork.

📍 If you’re curious whether this approach is right for you, feel free to message me or book a discovery call.

Contact us via the link or call: 01745 341781

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/contact/



My 75 year old 5:30am boot camp great grandmother was experiencing bi lateral ( left & right ) knee pain.When we muscle ...
25/06/2025

My 75 year old 5:30am boot camp great grandmother was experiencing bi lateral ( left & right ) knee pain.

When we muscle tested her, all her 4 quadriceps muscles in both legs, her abdominals and left lower back muscle quadratus lumborum (QL) were all weak or not firing.

My client had not injured herself, felt she had not over trained, so why was she having pain.

The clue is in the bi-lateral knee pain.

When this happens, using our unique PDTR therapy, we have to consider the problem is not in the knees but actually the organs. Organs have relationships with different muscles. In this case it was the small intestine (SI) which is located around the belly button area.

To find if the small intestine (SI) was the problem, I got my client to place her hand on her SI and all the above muscles became strong again. Great, we can start to treat! No. The anatomy of the human body and how it is linked goes further.
Every organ and a large amount of muscles have an intrinsic link to the tongue. The tongue is very important to the whole body and when there is a scratch, indentation, bite, discolour, burn etc it can have a knock on effect.

So now I can treat the tongue, NO. As we know there was a small intestine issue, every tooth is linked to every organ in the body, and many teeth are linked to lots of muscles around the body.

The Small Intestine tooth connections are the last back upper and last back lower teeth. My client had dental work on 3 of the 4 teeth.

So, to help with the knee pain, using PDTR therapy, we have to treat the teeth, tongue and the actual organ itself. This is actually a lot of work as there are over 20+ treatments we have to test for.

Once all the above were treated, all the weak muscles were now strong and firing 🙂

In our clinic we have 2 very special machines to help with injuries, one is a Shockwave Therapy, a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to promote healing in damaged tissues. The other is a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field machine (PEMF) that causes increased blood flow to the site of an injury by dilating the blood vessels that deliver oxygen to the damaged tissues.

When my client returned a week later she said there was an 80% improvement but still some medial knee pain on the right knee and the Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO) muscle (inside quadriceps muscle) was weak

We found the right inguinal ligament located on the front hip bone going along the p***s was over active. Again, using PDTR Therapy we were able to calm it down.
We used the specialised Shockwave and PEMF machines to further help the injury.

On her 3rd visit she said there was hardly any discomfort besides when she did a squat exercise.

When I muscle tested the quadricep muscles all of them went weak. I knew this was not correct and something was happening. I figured out she was watching me test her. I got her to focus upwards and the muscles went strong again.
What happened and I found out that there was an eye movement dysfunction. When she was in boot camp or day to day, just looking down was an issue but the body compensated.
The problem was her Cranial Nerve 3 (Oculomotor) of eye movement downwards.

Using advanced PDTR therapy techniques we are able to fix/reboot cranial nerve dysfunction in the brain.

There are 12 cranial nerves that range from smell, lots of different eye movements ( even sensitive to light), facial, swallowing, tongue and shoulder movements.
I actually tested all the eye movements and found issues which I treated.

One week after her last treatment and 3 boot camps later, my mother now says she is pain free 🙂
As long as she continues her camps, she will need top up treatments but good on her as she is doing amazingly well 🙂

We don’t treat the symptoms but treat the cause.

If you or anyone you know would like an appointment or a chat on how we can help you, call us on (01745 351781) or contact us using the link below:

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/contact/

My Plasterer client had been struggling with lower back and neck pain for many years. He was struggling with his job and...
03/06/2025

My Plasterer client had been struggling with lower back and neck pain for many years. He was struggling with his job and lifting up his young daughter.

10 years ago he was diagnosed with Wolff Parkinson syndrome when there is an abdominal heart rhythm. He had surgery via an artery in his right groin area. He had been given the all clear and has not had any issues since.

On muscular testing we found his lower back muscles of psoas, quadratus lumborum (QL) and gluteal maximus were weak/not firing. In this neck the front (flexors) and rear ( extensors) muscles were hypotonic - locked out. Think about showing off your bicep muscles to contract them, this is what was happening to his neck muscles. - they were constantly locked/stiff and causing lots of pain.

What was causing the above!

1. When he had the operation via his groin, the surgeon made a small insertion which left a very small scar. Regardless of the size of the scar it had caused a knock effect.

(We tend to find lots of issues from scars and surgeries. As necessary as surgeries are, there can be knock on effects and we have to ‘mop up’ their related issues)

Using our unique PDTR Therapy, as in other posts we explain how we treat to release the effect of the scar. In my client's case, we got his back muscles refiring and the neck muscles relaxed and not stiff.

2. The neck was still feeling uncomfortable. We found Joint Capsules at Cervical 1,2,3 & 4 slightly out of place. Joint capsules in the neck and out of place can cause lots of neck pain.
Cervical facet joint pain (also commonly referred to as neck facet joint syndrome) is one of the most common causes of neck pain. The facet joints are small joints at the back (posterior aspect) of your spine, and are prone to injury, inflammation and degeneration.

This could be caused by my plasterer constantly looking up over the years. We released each dysfunctional joint capsule and instantly my client felt relief in his neck and could sit up with no neck pain.

3. To help the healing of the neck pain, we use a PEMF Therapy machine which causes increased blood flow to the site of an injury by dilating the blood vessels that deliver oxygen to the damaged tissues. This increase in blood flow promotes wound healing and reduces inflammation.

My client was super happy with the treatment and how he felt. As the surgery was 10 years ago, there may be other compensations caused and has booked in again to check but also using PDTR Therapy will be able to give him a MOT check as well.

My new client has been training for triathlons this past year but had started to feel pain and discomfort in his right s...
20/05/2025

My new client has been training for triathlons this past year but had started to feel pain and discomfort in his right shoulder and armpit but range of movement was good.

On muscular examination we found all muscles associated with the right shoulder were weak/non-firing.
Why was this as there was no physical injury or was it just being overloaded.

Through our pre-treatment client intake form, my client had stated he had a cyst removed from his brain 10 years ago which left a scar on the base of his skull. He said there were no issues of the cyst being removed besides when the stitches were taken out.

In many previous posts we have spoken about the affects scars have on the body.

When we tested the shoulder muscles they were weak, but my client put his hand on the scar and all the shoulder muscles became strong and refired - a clear link that the scar was causing the shoulder weakness/pain.

Using our unique PDTR Therapy protocols, we treat a scar in many ways. Each aspect of the scar has a neurological link and in this case the sensory information or disruption caused by the scar stopped the shoulder muscles working.

Some ways we treat are:

1. When my client thought about the pain of the stitches being taken out his whole body went weak - this is a direct link to the Amygdala part of the brain associated with pain and suffering.

2. I got my client to visualise/look at his scar and again his whole body went weak - this is a link to the midbrain or mesencephalon.

3. Every scar has a sensory aspect of nerve, physical pain, emotion and particularly types of touch and vibration - we treated all them.

At the end of my session and a rather baffled looking client, all his right shoulder muscles were strong and re-firing again.
After the surgery 10 years ago, I predict there are still some issues or compensations which need to be looked at but my client (trying to figure out how I treated him) was impressed that we could make his shoulder muscles strong again and has booked in for a follow up.

My client was experiencing pins and needles (parasthesia) in her right upper arm and thumb for a few weeks, most likely ...
08/05/2025

My client was experiencing pins and needles (parasthesia) in her right upper arm and thumb for a few weeks, most likely a nerve related issue.
Generally, we see a lot of nerve compression issues when there is an injury somewhere else in the body and a muscle has tightened up which then compresses the nerves.

On testing, her right biceps , middle deltoid and wrist extensors were hypertonic/locked up. They had gone tight causing the nerve sensations. But why would muscles do this!

We found the cause was from an overworked ligament at left C7 in the neck. My client said they had been working a lot on their computer recently and felt they twinged their neck in their sleep.

Because of the left C7 issues the right side cervicals of her neck had become tight to compensate but this compensation was causing the nerve issue in her right arm.

How did we treated:

Using PDRT Therapy, we released the left C7 ligament and desensitised the tightness in the right neck. Then using a vibration device called a Krause we basically re-booted the nerve information from the deltoid to the thumb.

When nerves are involved and besides the tingling sensation, a loss of power and strength happens as well. Sometimes the strength comes back straight away, a few hours, days or even months.

Post treatment: The neck was working fine, all strength had returned and within 24hours my client reported no nerve pins and needles sensations.

Another happy client :)

My young rugby client complained of having sore knees playing rugby, particularly his left knee  and it was painful walk...
23/04/2025

My young rugby client complained of having sore knees playing rugby, particularly his left knee and it was painful walking down the stairs. There was no physical injury so what was going on!

On a physical muscle testing examination, we find his left hamstrings and quadriceps were weak/not firing. However, the main clue was that bilaterally all his glutes, piriformis and adductors were also weak. So why were both muscles left and right not working correctly?

When we see this pattern our main investing thought is the p***s ligaments and in this case the right inguinal ligament. This ligament attaches from the ASIS - the front hip bone down along to the p***s.
This ligament had been over stretched and was being compensated by the sacrotuberous ligament deep the the right backside - hence why all the gluteal muscles were not firing.

That is not the end of the story as when using PDTR Therapy and when a ligament is involved, all ligaments are controlled by different areas of the brain and eye movement.

By testing different eye tracking we are able to tell which movement is dysfunctional. In this case it was convergence but it was only the right eye that could not converge - his main problem was in his right hip area.

Convergence is mainly controlled by the cerebral cortex area of the brain. When you track an object from distance and follow it close into yourself this is the area of the brain working.
Put you finger out far in front of your nose and follow your finger towards your nose, that is convergence.
We noticed when we tested this on my client his right eye struggled to smoothly do this task. This caused by a dysfunctional superior re**us eye muscle.

Again, using PDTR Therapy we treated the eye muscle and the right inguinal ligament.

There were actually 23 muscles that were weak/not firing, not wonder our little rugby player was in discomfort. When we tested all the muscles again they were strong and firing correctly.

Using PDTR Therapy looks for the causes of dysfunctions and not the symptoms to solve peoples pain. The problem can occur far away from the area of pain that the client may not even know that is a problem.

If you would like to know more about PDTR Therapy and how it can help you, use the link below and use the contact tab if you would like to book an appointment:

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/what-we-do/proprioceptive-deep-tendon-reflex-technique/

22/04/2025

Having a balanced microbiome or a happy gut is key to health.

Do you struggle with low energy levels, headaches, migraine, joint pain or inflammation, gut/stomach issues/leaky gut, constipation, diarrhea, brain fog, fatigue, stress, unexplained issues/illness, emotional or hormonal issues. Maybe you have been seen by many doctors, therapists or practitioners and still struggling with the above symptoms and more.

The answer could be within you from a microbiome (gut) imbalance, sensitive to foods, inhaled or consumed certain chemicals or heavy metals or there is an hormonal imbalance.

Please watch the video and if you have any questions or would like to book an an appointment, contact us at:

https://www.paulroosetherapy.co.uk/contact/

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