Does the Bowen technique actually work?

Most of those who turn to the technique suffer from persistent complaints such as backache that conventional medicine hasn’t healed. Bowen practitioners say, though, that it will cure anything from asthma to PMT, from bunions to anxiety. Bowen is a less worrying therapy than bone-crunching osteopathy.

How long does it take for Bowen therapy to work?

Initially two Bowen sessions are scheduled a week apart. Clients usually see significant improvement within these two sessions. Additional sessions are scheduled at least a week apart as needed, with most conditions resolving within 3-8 sessions.

What can you not do after Bowen Therapy?

Please do not apply heat (hot showers, spa, hot water bottle, electric blanket) or ice for at least 48 hours after treatment as the massaging effect and/or temperature variances may interfere with the “messages” of your treatment. If there is soreness after treatment, please do not apply heat inducing creams.

Is Bowen therapy good for arthritis?

Bowen Therapy promotes healing and reduces inflammation in joints; this is why people that suffer from arthritis find the treatment beneficial. Bowen is a holistic, non invasive and comfortable therapy using gentle rolling movements over specific points.

How long does Bowen last?

A Bowen therapy session usually lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour. Here’s what you can expect during your session: You’ll be asked to wear light, loose-fitting clothing. The therapist will have you lie or sit down, depending on the areas that need to be worked.

Can Bowen Therapy help frozen shoulder?

A specific random trial looking at Bowen technique for frozen shoulder has demonstrated an improvement of 23 degrees in the range of movement of the shoulder joint in the treatment group. Overall, 67 per cent of patients in the trial showed significant level of improvement in their symptoms.”

Can you feel worse after Bowen Therapy?

You may feel stiff and achy after the treatment for a couple of days. Do not panic. This is perfectly normal and is your body correcting and detoxifying itself. If you are in a lot of pain please do not rub the area, but take a painkiller, Arnica or Rescue Remedy if necessary.

Can you feel worse after Bowen therapy?

Is Bowen therapy good for osteoarthritis?

Although Bowen Therapy like all other conventional treatments for Osteoarthritis, is unable to reverse the effects of OA on the body, Bowen is able to help improve the quality of life of those suffering without adding in additional side effects.

Does Bowen Therapy help nerve pain?

Bowen therapy has proven highly effective in treating sciatica as it is a form of physical therapy for sciatica treatment. Bowen’s form of physical therapy work to relax the nervous system as well as tense muscles, tendons and ligaments thereby allowing the pinched sciatic nerve to be released.

What are the side effects of Bowen therapy?

According to anecdotal reports, Bowen therapy may be associated with:

• tingling.
• tiredness.
• soreness.
• stiffness.
• headaches.
• flu-like symptoms.
• increased pain.
• pain in another part of the body.

Can Bowen help shoulder pain?

Bowen Therapy has been proven to eliminate neck and shoulder pain with clinical studies showing Bowen Therapy to be an effective, cost-effective and safe treatment to reduce and relieve the pain of neck and shoulder injuries.

What is the Bowen Technique?

The Bowen Technique or Bowen work as it is now called in the USA, was developed by Tom Bowen from Geelong, Australia, who successfully treated 13,000 patients a year. Oswald and Elaine Rentsch, our Founders, then worked with Tom Bowen and documented the technique.

What is Bowtech ease?

Bowtech Ease was specially formulated by Subtle Energies for the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia to compliment Bowtech work as a substitute to Iodex. Bowen addresses the body’s intelligence and helps in bringing about a balance or equilibrium.

What is Bowtech ease Ayurveda aromatherapy?

Bowen addresses the body’s intelligence and helps in bringing about a balance or equilibrium. The Bowtech ease Ayurveda Aromatherapy blend is based on the same principles and has been found to be very effective as it works in harmony with Bowen Therapy.