Seb Newman (centre) at stroke competing in the Qunitin Head where they came second in a 1-2-3 for Oxford Brookes crews beating both Imperial College London and the University of Limerick along the way.
For about two years Seb Newman suffered with a rib injury and had to have multiple MRI scans and examinations, specialist consultant sessions – for both his rib and back, but which found nothing – plus weekly physio sessions.
The injury was persistent and prevented Seb from rowing and training to the best of his ability. He needed to find a solution fast as the GB trials were once again looming and important training dates were coming up.
Eventually he decided to seek the assistance of alternative therapies. He was recommended to go and see Rupert Molloy at his Photobiomodulation Studio.
Rupert discovered that he had suffered a myofascial injury to the deep intervertebral muscles and applied his clinical knowledge to determine the source of the pain.
The Thor Photobiomodulation equipment comes with the facility to measure skin conductance – which increases when injury is detected – so the problem area was pin-pointed and Photobiomodulation applied.
The injury had compromised cellular respiration, and the wavelength of near-infrared light emanating from the equipment reduced the oxidative stress and restored normal cell function. After only the second session Seb was feeling a lot stronger and the injury no longer prevented him from training. He was even able to stroke the boat at Quintin Head and came second.
To date Seb has had five sessions, each including 20 minutes in the NovoTHOR Whole Body Light Pod and now he no longer has pain in his rib. Not surprisingly he has decided to incorporate Photobiomodulation into his training programme.
The rapidity of Seb’s response to treatment is also a benefit of his amazing fitness.
Seb is very grateful to Rupert; he had almost given up of ever finding an effective and long-lasting solution.
Now watch the thrilling YouTube video of Oxford Brookes University squads, Seb’s teammates, rowing on Wimbleball Lake on Exmoor in Somerset below.