What is it?

The Bowen technique is a unique, gentle hands-on therapy, stimulating the body’s own healing responses used in the treatment of musculo-skeletal and sports injuries.  Bowen will make gentle non-invasive moves across very particular areas of muscles, ligaments, tendons and connective tissue aiming to carefully trigger particular nerve endings.  These nerve endings are involved with the tension of muscles which hold us in correct alignment.  When this function is compromised by physical injury, poor posture, emotional injury or constant stress, symptoms often follow.  These can range from “bad backs”, stiffness, actual joint injury, headaches, asthma, irritable bowel and many others.  It is rapidly becoming very popular in the Uk due to its successful results.  It balances and relaxes the whole body, releases muscle spasm and associated pain and allows the body to rid itself of toxins which can often be the cause of many problems.

Who can benefit?

The Bowen Technique is suitable for all ages including pregnant women, babies and the elderly population.  Victims of sports injuries and accidents have found the Bowen Technique very helpful as a remedial therapy during their recovery and  to improve rehabilitation time.

What does it treat?

The Bowen Technique is used to treat many conditions including:

Sports injuries

Back pain / Sciatica

Neck and shoulder problems

Tennis and golfers elbow

Carpel tunnel / RSI

Ankle, Knee and hip problems

Chronic Fatigue and fibromyalgia

Asthma and sinus problems

Allergies and hay fever

Headaches and migraines

Stress and blood pressure

Anxiety / Depression

Menstrual / Hormonal problems

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and many other conditions.

What will a treatment involve?

You will find it extremely gentle, subtle and relaxing.  No force is used or needed, and no adjustment of hard tissue.  A treatment usually lasts up to 1 hour, where sequences of precise moves are performed, with short periods of rest in between, to allow your body time to initiate healing responses.  It can be applied though light clothing if you prefer.  You may experience immediate pain relief, although improvement is just as likely to unfold over the next week.

Link available to BTER Video explaining how it works

www.bowentherapists.com/BTER/video1.html