What is Bowen
Bowen Technique is a form of physical bodywork which is non-invasive, performed mainly over loose clothes or directly on skin depending on the move required. It utilises gentle but effective rolling moves over muscles, ligaments, tendons and soft tissue to initiate change and active your body's own innate ability to heal.
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This stimulation may significantly affect the fascia* sending signals to the nervous system to allow change to occur e.g. the relaxation of a muscle in spasm.
What Bowen can help with:
| Back Pain | Injuries inc Sports Injuries​​ | Asthma and Eczema | Auto-immune diseases |
| Sciatica | Accidents & Trauma | Hay Fever, Allergies and Intolerances | MS |
| Frozen Shoulder | Plantar Fasciitis | Headache and Migraine | Fibromyalgia |
| Rotator Cuff Issues | Pre & Post Operative Care | Fatigue, Low Energy & Vitality | ME |
| Arthritis & General Inflammation | Scar Tissue Release (read more) | Lymphatic Drainage & Oedema | Lupus |
| Scoliosis | Whiplash | Depression | Long Term Chronic Conditions |
| IBS | Tennis or Golfers Elbow | Anxiety & Panic Attacks | |
| Fertility Issues | RSI, Dupuytrens and carpal tunnel | Bed Wetting |
Please Note: Bowen is not a substitute for medical advice and you should consult your doctor as necessary.
Fascia is now being recognised as being of significance importance for its inter-relationship and communication within the body leading to healing.
​*Fascia is a rich network of neural transmissions within our connective tissue which allow us to respond, react or change to our environment & our needs which affects our whole being. Fascia binds to, attaches & surrounds all structures including all our organs, brain & spinal column.
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A unique aspect of Bowen is that I may sometimes leave a space for stillness between moves to allow your body to process the received stimuli and respond according to how it is able. I can then re-assess these changes in the tissue to know what your body needs next & proceed with treatment.
How does it work
A key part of the success of Bowen Technique is that it works by stimulating your Central Nervous System, particularly the autonomic nervous system (consisting of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems).
Most of us have busy stressful lives, using adrenal energy to keep us going. This dominant fight/flight mechanism is part of the sympathetic nervous system and prevents the body from relaxing, rejuvenating and repairing. We simply cannot turn off.
Bowen switches us into parasympathetic mode which is essential for healing.
This is when the body is able to relax and release stress from deep levels, resulting in balance, re-alignment, relaxation of muscles and the re-establishment of self-regulation, homeostasis and harmony in systemic function e.g. digestive or hormonal.
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