the body in balance what is the bowen technique?Bowen is a dynamic remedial body technique that is extremely gentle and very relaxing. It empowers the body's own healing resources achieving balance and harmony, resulting in fast and lasting relief from pain and discomfort. Bowen is an all embracing vibrational energy therapy, safe to use on anyone, newborns to the elderly, with any condition from sports injuries to chronic or organic complaints. A treatment comprises sequences of small gentle moves, each at a specific site on the body. There is no forceful manipulation, just a light, cross-fibre manoeuvering of a muscle, tendon or ligament, pleasant to the recipient. The precise location of the Bowen moves correlate markedly with the latest research into the meridian energy system, acupoints and myofascial trigger point therapy. Bowen therapy is a system of manually applied myofascial stimulation of the body, carried out in a series of singular or sequential 'moves' with strategic designated resting periods to allow your body to assimilate the work. Bowen is gentle and effective with substantial relief often attained after the first session. Generally clients only need two to four treatments usually one week apart. Treatments are done on a treatment bed or massage table and can be done through thin, loose clothing although direct skin contact is often preferable. Sessions can last from 10 to 50 minutes. How can Bowen help me?Bowen facilitates the balancing of a broad range of conditions. It can address any problem (with medical supervision where appropriate) as the treatment is holistic. Bowen produces an integrated body response and consequently improves; circulation lymphatic and venous draining assimilation of nutrients elimination of toxins joint mobility posture clearance of dysfunctional debris normalisation of cellular physiology tissue integrity
Conditions that have responded to Bowen include;sports and accident injuries whiplash frozen shoulders tennis elbow carpal tunnel and repetitive strain injury (RSI) neck and head tension shoulder and upper back pain mid and lower back pain sciatica and sacro-iliac pain groin tension and pain hamstring tightness and pain knee pain, ankle pain shin splints chronic fatigue syndrome rehabilitation after stroke respiratory problems and asthma headaches and migraines organic complaints - digestive - bowel - menstrual - hormonal stress and emotional disorders ADD /ADHD bladder problems and bedwetting a general feeling of 'not being quite right'
What to do before a session.Wear or bring thin, loose clothing. Avoid strenuous workouts 4 days before the session and refrain from heavy exercise on the day of your session. Don't use ice or heat on the injury. What to do after a session.Drink plenty of water. Avoid heavy work or exercise and contact sport. If feeling any discomfort ater a session, a gentle 10 to 15 minute walk and a glass or two of water will help the body assimilate the work done during the treatment. Avoid sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time for the rest of the day. Avoid hot baths or showers - they should only be tepid. Bowen balances the physical, mental and emotional planes. Its rejuvenating effect empowers the quality of our lives. For further information about Bowen; |
