What is Bowen?
Bowen therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that focuses on stimulating the body's natural healing processes. It involves a series of precise moves over specific muscle groups and fascia, promoting relaxation and pain relief. This therapy can address a variety of physical ailments, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.
The Bowen Move
1. Stretch
We stretch superficial fascia to impact the surrounding tissues and underlying structures while directing the move within the appropriate space.
2. Challenge
Nervous system receptors along the muscles, tendons, and fascial lines are challenged to change what they "feel" and communicate to the rest of the body.
3. Move
By rolling over the receptors that are being stimulated we affect the information it interprets, interrupting dysfunctional signal patterns.
What can Bowen do for you?
Improve pain
Reduce inflammation
Improve mobility
Improve mood
Improve sleep
Improve digestion
Bowen therapy influences the nervous system embedded throughout our connective tissue, or fascia. The nervous system impacts our sleep, mood, digestion, and pain feedback loops.
Pain is the nervous system interpreting signals of potential or actual tissue damage or inflammation. By stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, the one that helps calm you after exposure to stress, the interpretation of these signals can improve. This can also mitigate inflammatory pathways, improving inflammatory conditions.
When we are exposed to trauma or inflammation our fascia loses hyaluronic acid causing it to become rigid and immobile. Bowen therapy aims to bring fluidity back to these structures, loosening any restrictions preventing mobility and causing pain.
What conditions can
Bowen treat?
Musculoskeletal
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Back pain and sciatica
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Hip, knee, ankle and foot problems
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Neck and shoulder problems
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Groin pain, pelvic tilt and uneven leg length
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Repetitive Strain Injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow
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Sports and other traumatic injuries
Digestive and Reproductive
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Digestive and bowel problems
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Menstrual and hormonal irregularities
Head and Respiratory
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Earache and TMJ problems
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Migraines and other types of headaches
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Respiratory problems and asthma
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Allergies and hay fever
Other
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Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
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Baby colic
Have any questions?
If you have any questions or would like to book a free 15 minute consult to see if Bowen therapy is something that may be helpful for you, please feel free to email the address below: