Bowen therapy affects the body on many levels, structurally, chemically, emotionally and energetically via the nervous system.
Bowen focuses on the musculoskeletal framework, decreasing stress, pain, and tension in the body and enhances all of the body’s systems: nervous system, respiratory system, digestive system, circulatory system, endocrine system, immune system including lymphatic system, muscular system, skeletal system, integumentary system, urinary system and reproductive system
Below are some of the conditions used to be treated with Bowen Therapy:
Musculoskeletal problems anywhere in the body including:
- Back pain and tightness
- Fibromyalgia
- Chest and diaphragmatic problems
- Coccyx injuries
- Frozen shoulder
- Neck pain
- Neck restriction
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sciatic pain
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder discomfort
- Sports Injuries
- Stiff neck
- Swelling/ pain sacral area
- Thoracic pain
- Arms:
- Arm and hand problems
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Golfer’s elbow
- Painful forearms, wrists, hands or thumbs
- Repetitive strain injury of forearm, hand, wrist and elbow
- Restriction in arm movements
- Tennis elbow
- Pelvic, inguinal and leg problems:
- Abnormal gait
- Gluteal muscle asymmetry
- Hamstring flexibility
- Hip and pelvic muscle discomfort
- Inguinal hernia
- Abductor or adductor discomfort
- Knee problems
- Leg length discrepancy
- Pelvic malalignment
- Postural imbalance
- Shin pain problems
- Tight or injured hamstrings
- Feet:
- Bunions
- Cold feet
- Feet turned in or out, lying supine
- Flat feet/fallen arches
- Hammer toes
- Painful toe joints
- Poor peripheral vascular supply
| Women’s health: • Breast problems • During and after pregnancy • Hormonal problems • Menopause • Menstrual Irregularities • PMS • Reproductive problems | Bowen for infants, babies and children: • Asthma • Babies with feeding problems • Bed wetting in children • Colics • Glue ear • Neck restriction • Projectile vomiting • Unsettled or distressed babies |
Nervous system: • Anxiety • Behavioural problems • Grief • Learning difficulties • Multiple sclerosis • Sleep problems • Stress | Respiratory system: • Allergies, hay fever • Asthma • Breathing difficulties • Common colds • Sinus problems • Sore throat |
| Circulatory and lymphatic systems: • General Oedema • Hypertension • Lymphatic blockage • Swollen glands • Glandular fever | Stomach and digestive problems: • Bloating • Constipation • Heartburn • Hiatus Hernia • Indigestion • Irritable Bowel Syndrome • Liver, pancreas, and gallbladder problems • Nausea |
| Eye and ear problems: • Ear problems • Eyesight problems • Deafness • Difficulties with balance • Dizziness • Meniere’s disease • Tinnitus | Head and jaw problems: • Clicking jaw • Headaches • Migraines • Palatal abnormalities • Teeth crowding • Teeth grinding • Temporomandibular joint problems (TMJ) |
| Urinary system: • Urinary tract infections • Kidney/bladder problems | Other: • Concussions • Hemoroids • Increased mobility after surgery • Prostate problems • Traumatic Injuries |