What is Bowen?
What is the Bowen technique?
"The Bowen technique is a gentle soft tissue therapy used in musculo-skeletal and systemic presentations, assisting regulation of the Autonomic Nervous System. Gentle rolling-type moves are used over specific soft tissue points, and the technique sets itself apart from other modalities by including "breaks" after a series of moves in order to facilitate the neuro-endocrine response."
Between 1959 and 1982, Tom Bowen of Geelong, Australia developed a unique kind of Bodywork technique now practiced in his name.
21st Century science is beginning to demonstrate a non intrusive approach with no adjustment or manipulation can aid a balance in the body.

What are the key
points of Bowen?
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Clothing can stay on.
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There is no manipulation or adjustment.
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It is different to massage
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The experience of Bowen is gentle, subtle and relaxing. This is what makes the Bowen Technique so unique.
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A Bowen Technique session will last aproximately 45 minutes during which there are short breaks where the client is left resting to allow the body to assimilate the information.
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Relief is regularly felt immediately.
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Most cases respond within 48 hours.
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Chronic conditions may take longer than the average 3-4 sessions. Treatment plans are decided on physical assessment.
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Bowen is a therapy choice for the University of North Durham NHS Pain Management Clinics.
What has Bowen been
observed to help?
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Pain management.
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Sports injuries.
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Acute and chronic back pain.
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General aches and pains.
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Sciatica.
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Frozen shoulder and tennis elbow.
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Whiplash.
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Jaw discomfort (TMD / TMS).
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Asthma.
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Hayfever.
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Headaches / Sinus.
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Stress and tension.
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Digestive.
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Chronic fatigue.
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Relaxation.
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Heel and foot pain
The Bowen Technique
has been reported to affect a number of
incidental factors:
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Quality of sleep.
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Mood elevation.
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Ability to concentrate and focus.
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General relaxation
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Positive outlook on life
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Relaxation
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