| Bowen Technique |
The word ‘Technique’ may possibly lead people to think that we are not talking about a therapy here but more a method that they must learn themselves as a self help routine.
Within the context of Bowen the word ‘technique’ does indeed mean a method, but it is a method adopted by the therapist. Therefore perhaps Bowen should be called Bowen Therapy.
Bowen Therapy is used extensively with humans and animals and is a wonderfully gentle, yet powerful healing modality.
It can be used to address a number of frequently suffered health problems. It is safe to use for any age. The elderly, babies and infants can benefit enormously.
It can be used to address a number of frequently suffered health problems. It is safe to use for any age. The elderly, babies and infants can benefit enormously.
Issues helped by Bowen include:
Muscular-skeletal disorder
Frozen Shoulder
Whiplash
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Hormonal imbalances
Tennis Elbow
Hay Fever
Asthma – Bronchial disorders
Lymphatic Drainage
Back pain
Stress
EXPLANATION OF BOWEN THERAPY
Bowen Therapy was first brought to England in 1993 and was developed by Tom Bowen (1916-1982). Tom lived and worked in Geelong, Australia. He had a natural ability to read bodies and correct and adjust abnormalities, which were causing pain. He worked with humans and animals, holding a free Bowen Clinic on Saturdays for disabled adults and children. He was a much loved and respected man. It is to our gain that Tom decided to teach his Bowen Therapy methods to two or three carefully chosen men, who have continued his training.
To carry out a Bowen treatment the therapist makes a series of gentle but precise soft tissue movements. These are rolling moves with thumbs or fingers. Bowen moves are made on very precise junctions of muscle, ligaments and bone, of nerve pathways, of blood and lymph circulation facilitators and of energy flow. There is an ever changing action of communications between these systems.
The theory has been put forward that the body is a network of transmitters and receivers. They all operate or attempt to operate on a specific energy frequency and by making small moves throughout the body, we create a vibrational field that allows all the receptors and transmitters to operate evenly. In effect, where there have been faults, The Bowen Technique acts as though replacing a broken fuse, therefore reconnecting the electrical properties of the body.
Bowen also works on the muscle fascia, which is a fine transparent membrane surrounding and interconnecting all body tissue. This membrane covers every organ, blood vessel, muscle, bone and nerve. The fascia should be loose, and mobile. This, in turn, allows unrestricted movement between parts of the body and the free flow of bodily fluids, thus hydrating the fascia, which must be moist to remain flexible. Injury or stress can result in a hardening of the fascia thus restricting the aforementioned free flow. Internal problems in the fascia may result in contracted muscles, which can cause skeletal misalignment. This tightening of the fascia can also restrict lymphatic drainage, leading to a build up of toxins, poor blood supply or trapped nerves.
In between certain sets of Bowen moves, the therapist will leave the Client for a short time, in order for the information to be assimilated into the body’s system. These breaks are as important as the moves. Radical changes may occur in these ‘breaks’ in the treatment.
Written by Sheila Bryant.
To Contact Sheila either:
Tel: 01454 294258 Mobile: 07870 696774
e.mail: sheila@mybodybalance.org
Website: MyBodyBalance |
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