Bowen Therapy in Adelaide
What is Bowen Therapy?
The original technique of Bowen Therapy was developed by Tom Bowen (1916-1982) in Geelong, Australia. Bowen Therapy is a series of gentle moves on the muscle and connective tissue (or fascia) along the whole body, using the therapist's thumb and fingers. Bowen is not a massage; oils are not used so it can be performed through light clothing. There is no manipulation or adjustment of hard tissue and the treatment is very gentle and relaxing, taking about an hour to complete. Bowen Therapy is safe to use on people of all ages, from babies to the elderly.
How does Bowen Therapy Work?
Bowen Therapy works by increasing circulation to the muscles and improving the efficiency of the lymphatic system. Bowen balances, stimulates and allows your body to heal itself as it was designed to do.
The fascia is a double layer of connective tissue surrounding all of the muscle bellies and organs of the body. In between the two layers of fascia is normally a small amount of fluid. Bowen Therapy stretches this fascia, helping it to rehydrate. It also resets the length of muscle stretch, deactivates trigger points and stimulates the body to release endorphins ( the bodies natural pain killers). This whole process releases toxins from the soft tissue so it is important to drink a lot of water following the treatment to help flush these toxins from the body.
The fascia is a double layer of connective tissue surrounding all of the muscle bellies and organs of the body. In between the two layers of fascia is normally a small amount of fluid. Bowen Therapy stretches this fascia, helping it to rehydrate. It also resets the length of muscle stretch, deactivates trigger points and stimulates the body to release endorphins ( the bodies natural pain killers). This whole process releases toxins from the soft tissue so it is important to drink a lot of water following the treatment to help flush these toxins from the body.
Conditions that may respond well to Bowen Therapy
- Back Pain and Sciatica
- Neck Pain / whiplash injury
- Headache / migraine
- Sports injury
- Hip and Knee pain
- Ankle and Foot problems
- Muscle or joint pains
- Repetitive strain injury
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen Shoulder
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Lymphatic Drainage
- Fluid retention
- Impaired circulation
- Hormonal disorders
- Menstrual problems
- Difficulty with conception of pregnancy
- Digestive disorders
- Bladder weakness
- Bed wetting
- Asthma
- Stress management
