What is the Bowen Technique?

A remedial therapy in which the practitioner uses thumbs and forefingers on precise points on the body to make rolling type moves which gently stimulate the muscles, soft tissue and energy within the body. These moves prompt the body to make the adjustments which help to re-balance, relieve tension and reduce pain.

There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue. It is not a form of massage. The treatment affects the body in ways which promote healing, pain relief and recovery of energy. The experience of the treatment is gentle, subtle and relaxing and it is these features which make The Bowen Technique so unique.

It is generally regarded as safe and effective for people of all ages.

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Common Presenting Problems

The Bowen Technique has provided help and relief for a great variety of conditions. These include:

  • back and neck pain, knee problems, mastitis/tender breasts
  • sports injuries, RSI, frozen shoulder
  • tennis elbow, hayfever & asthma, PMS/menopausal symptoms
  • heel and foot pain, shinsplints, bunions

In addition, the following conditions have often responded well to Bowen Technique treatment:

  • chronic fatigue, high blood pressure, headache
  • kidney problems, arthritis, lymphatic drainage

Bowen in Sports

A growing number of athletes and their physios are discovering that regular Bowen Technique treatments enhance performance and reduce the incidence of injury. When they do have an injury, the Bowen Technique brings rapid relief and gets them back to the game quickly.

Bowen in Stress Management

Some people use The Bowen Technique as a means of stress management and general health maintenance, seeing their therapist regularly 2 – 4 times a year.

Babies, Children, Elderly…

It is generally regarded as safe, gentle and effective for people of all ages. The treatment choices open to practitioners of The Bowen Technique enable them to tailor a treatment to those who are very young or in a weakened or frail state.

Compatibility with Orthodox and other Complementary Medicine

To receive maximum benefit it is recommended that other physical therapies are not mixed with The Bowen Technique, e.g. massage, physiotherapy, reflexology, etc. Ensure a break of 7 to 10 days between Bowen and any other physical therapy or consult your local Bowen Technique practitioner.

Contraindications

Theoretically, none. The Bowen Technique has been used to very beneficial effect with a wide variety of conditions world-wide for decades. All treatments are tailored to the individual patient after consultation with the practitioner. Bowen Technique practitioners advise patients to consult their doctors if in any doubt.

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