BOWEN THERAPY AND
THE BOWEN TECHNIQUE

What is Bowen Therapy:

Bowen Therapy also known as the Bowen Technique or Bowtech is an advanced and gentle therapy that works through the nervous system to reset the body and heal itself. Affecting the Central, Autonomic, and Lymphatic systems, it facilitates balancing of all systems allowing the restoration of the body back to its original blueprint.

The proprioceptors (sensory receptors) that exist in the muscle cells play a large role in keeping our bodies balanced. Our body has memory of every trauma, injury, or experience that has happened throughout our entire life. When we have an injury or malfunction to our physical body or even to our psychological being, we develop compensatory holding patterns to avoid further pain. These holding patterns, left unchecked, begin a subtle yet unrelenting spread throughout the body, finally manifesting in that one small move that seizes the back or immobilizes the neck. "But I only reached over in the shower for the soap!" Yes, that was the last straw, but not the entire story.

How Bowen Technique works:

The Bowen Technique uses a simple "least invasive" and minimalist approach to addressing the body. While implementing a series of very precise moves at specific points, the Bowen Therapy therapist slightly "challenges" a muscle, tendon, or connective tissue. This minimally disturbs the fascia tissue that surrounds muscle, connective tissue, and organs. The "challenge" or movement stimulates structures called Golgi tendon organs (GTO) and muscle spindles. These special receptors are found in the muscle itself as well as the tendon attached to the muscle and bone. The information these receptors receive is sent along the nerves and up the spinal cord to the brain where the information is processed. This processing works much like flipping the circuit breaker switch when you have overloaded the circuit.

After receiving Bowen therapy, the brain prioritizes the area of "dis-ease" that needs to be addressed by the information it receives from the stuck pattern area. Once this has been established it resets the pattern as if telling it, "the trauma is done - let go". The Bowen technique stimulates the brain via the nervous system thus affecting the whole control center. Bowen therapy has the ability to improve connections between the Central and Autonomic Nervous System, along with the other systems of the body which in turn calms, balances and encourages the reestablishment of homeostasis.

Can assist recovery from many conditions

  • Traumatic Injuries Overuse Injuries
  • Sports Injuries
  • Back Pain
  • Migraines
  • IBS
  • Fibromyalgia
  • TMJ Problems
  • Asthma
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Knee Pain
  • Insomnia
  • Stress Reactions
  • Arthritic Pain
  • Fatigue
  • ADD/ADHD
  • Depression
  • High/Low Blood Pressure
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Scoliosis
  • Stroke Recovery
  • Mesothelioma- breathing/fatigue/pain management www.mesothelioma.com

How Bowen Therapy is unique

Bowen Therapy is unique because it does not involve massaging or rubbing muscles and it does not involve the active use of the muscle to create changes. Whereas massage or exercise creates changes in the muscle itself, the Bowen technique uses the muscle, tendon or connective tissue as a means of getting information to the brain so that it can "re-set" how the area is behaving.

What to expect during your Bowen session:

  • The practitioner places her fingers or thumbs on the skin over precise points on muscles tendons or other soft structures. She then applies gentle rolling pressure to effect a change in the underlying tissue. The changes stimulate the body's autonomic nervous system to rebalance.
  • The moves are applied with very gentle pressure in groups of 2-8 at a time. After each series of moves, your practitioner will make sure you are comfortable and will leave the room to allow your body time to begin responding.
  • Wear or bring light-weight, loose-fitting clothing that your practitioner can work through.
  • The actual hands-on work may take very few of the 20-60 minutes of the entire session.
  • During a Bowen session, many people experience a deep sense of relaxation and loosening of muscle tension.

What to expect afterward:

Unlike other therapies, which commonly stop working a short time after the session ends; Bowen Therapy continues its positive affects for at least 3-5 days after a treatment. You will most likely notice changes in the next several days as your body continues the process that began during your session. Sounder sleep and increased energy are commonly reported. The process continues to reprogram the body and mind from a state of pain or ill health to a state of increased health and well-being. Some changes may be noticeable right away; such as reduced pain a greater range of motion and a sense of relaxation and well-being. (Many patients experience ongoing changes throughout the week.)

How many sessions are needed?

  • Three to five sessions one week apart are usually all that are required for most sports injuries, work-related injuries, and problems brought about by long-term overuse.
  • Patients with more complex conditions usually improve with additional sessions.
  • Neurological and some other chronic conditions may require ongoing maintenance sessions.

    Lisa Sexton has been practicing Bowen on individuals suffering from a wide range of complaints ranging from depression and fatigue to stroke victims and patients with arthritis. Over the years, she has become enthusiastic about the astounding results her patients have experienced without the use of drugs or surgery. If you have any questions about whether Bowen could help you, contact Lisa for more information.

Summary of the Bowen Technique / Bowen Therapy

The brain requires "sensory input" from the body and the environment so that is can effectively control the body and keep it healthy. Bowen uses muscle stimulation as a means of re-setting the brain, thus allowing it to carry out healing changes in the body.

  • Bowen Therapy may also be found under the names Bowen Therapy, Bowenwork, Bowen Technique, Bowtech, Neurostructural Integration Technique(NST), Bowen Bridge and Bowen Healing System.

Video Interviews with Bowen Therapy Clients

An Interview with a Canadian Bowen Practitioner
about the Bowen Technique

"Pain Relief With Bowen Therapy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2XRGFWD89k

 

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