Does the Bowen technique actually work?
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Does the Bowen technique actually work?
To date, there’s limited scientific proof that Bowen therapy works. The treatment hasn’t been widely researched. There are a few studies on its effects, but the results don’t provide hard evidence. For example, in a 2016 case report , a 66-year-old woman received 14 Bowen therapy sessions within 4 months.
How long does it take for Bowen therapy to work?
Although everyone will respond differently to treatment, on average most people experience improvement after three to four sessions. There will be exceptions when you may need to extend the number of sessions you have. This could be the case if you have a longstanding condition.
How much does a Bowen therapy session cost?
Pricing
| Bowen Treatment | $85.00 |
|---|---|
| Pensioner | $70.00 |
| Student | $60.00 |
| Children (1-15yrs) | $60.00 |
| Babies | $20.00 |
How should I feel after Bowen?
Possible reactions after therapy Reactions after the procedure can be warmth, redness of cheeks, headache, emotional release, and the feeling as if you are getting sick and your temperature increases. Most clients experience sore muscles only after some days during the first two sessions.
Does Bowen Therapy help nerve pain?
Bowen therapy has proven highly effective in treating sciatica as it is a form of physical therapy for sciatica treatment. Bowen’s form of physical therapy work to relax the nervous system as well as tense muscles, tendons and ligaments thereby allowing the pinched sciatic nerve to be released.
Can Bowen therapy make you sick?
Sometimes, some people feel a little stiff or achy after a Bowen treatment – some feel it in the evening after treatment, some the next day, and (only very occasionally) some for a few days.
Does Bowen Therapy help fibromyalgia?
As Bowen is so gentle, and can be tailored to each individual, I have found it to be rather successful at helping to relieve and in some cases, even resolve some of the issues suffered by my clients with fibromyalgia.
