Bowen therapy, also called Bowenwork or Bowtech, is a form of bodywork. It involves gently stretching the fascia. The soft tissue that covers all your muscles and organs — to promote pain relief. Specifically, this form of therapy uses precise and gentle, rolling hand movements. These motions focus on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, along with the fascia and skin around them. The idea is to reduce pain by stimulating the nervous system.
What is typically used for?
Bowen therapy is used to treat a variety of ailments. Generally, it’s done to relieve pain and increase motor function. Depending on the underlying symptoms, it may be used as a complementary or alternative treatment. The method may be used to treat the following cases plus many more.
The method is used to treat the following ailments:
- Scoliosis
- Frozen shoulder
- Headaches and migraine attacks
- Back pains
- Neck pains
- knee injuries
- Limited joint range of motion
- Stress