Bowen Technique
The Bowen Technique is a gentle soft-tissue therapy which allows the body to reset and heal itself. The therapist performs a series of precise rolling movements that release muscular tension and activate the parasympathetic nervous system sending the client into a deep state of relaxation and allowing the body to repair itself. These rolling movements are unique to Bowen and result in habitually contracted muscles lengthening and over-stretched muscles relaxing to regain their optimal resting length. As the muscles return to their ideal state, impinged nerves may be released, and the skeletal structure rebalances as the force from unbalanced muscles are removed. This often results in pain lifting and posture improving following a Bowen Technique session. Consequently Bowen can help with a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Bowen may help with:
- Back, shoulder and neck pain
- Sciatica and scoliosis
- Frozen shoulder
- RSI, tennis elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee, hip, and ankle pain
- Bunions and hammer toe
- Plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and shin splints
- TMJ pain (jaw pain)
- Pain associated with arthritis and fibromyalgia
- Headaches including migraine
- Asthma and respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, hayfever, and sinusitis
- Digestive disorders including baby colic, Crohn's disease and constipation
- Stress
- Fluid retention (oedema)
- Menstrual problems
- Pregnancy related conditions, fertility problems, and postnatal care
- Bedwetting in children
- Sports injuries
- Postural problems
This gentle and non-invasive therapy is suitable from all ages from the elderly to children and newborn babies, and can be carried out through light clothing. Most conditions show improvement after three sessions, although chronic conditions may take longer.