Mostly, Bowen moves involve taking skin slack, applying a challenge (or gentle push) for a few seconds, then a slow steady move over the structure being addressed. Slow moves over these structures have a lowering effect on the sympathetic nervous system and induce a profound sense of relaxation helping the body return to homeostasis.
Bowen Therapy
Returning your body to homeostastisThe Bowen Technique
The type of move used in Bowen also assists the hydration of fascia, which in turn encourages better vascular and nerve supply. Bowen therapy is normally performed on a table but can be done seated or standing and I’ve even done it in a pool.
During the session, some patients will experience sensations, such as tingling, buzzing, heat, cold, heaviness or lightness. If any pain is experienced after treatment it will generally be within 48 hours of treatment and then it will be resolved.
A brisk walk after treatment can help improve circulation to areas worked on and keep inflammation down otherwise an anti-inflammatory before bed can help.
Who CANNOT Be Treated?
There are conditions for which Bowen Therapy would be contraindicated or precautions exercised. Some of the more serious of these conditions include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease or Cardio-Myopathy
- Convulsion
- Osteomyelitis
- Head Injuries
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Myocardial Infarcation
- Syncope Appendicitis
- Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis
It is important for clients to disclose any diagnosed conditions on their client form whether they believe it relevant to their visit or not.
