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[star35]

Hi all has any one ever tried bowen therapy for aches and pains, and if so was it any good.
Many thanks.

[honeybun]

I haven't heard of it. Could you explain a bit more.


Honeyb
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[star35]

It is a hands on therapy using gentle pressure. The practitioner uses thumbs and fingers on precise parts of the body, it's a set of rolling type moves which stimulate the muscles and soft tissue. It is supposed to prompt the body to repair,reset and balance itself.

[Dancinggirl]

Sounds a bit a gimmick to me! There may a placebo effect?  I'm having dreadful pain in my hips and back these days and recently saw an osteopath - she was very good and after a couple of sessions straightening me out and releasing tight muscles, she suggested I might need some pain management for the longterm and that acupuncture would be well worth trying.  I've used acupuncture before and know it can be good for pain.
I find walking very good for aching joints.   Keep moving and perhaps visat a good osteopath or physiotherapist for advice about relaxation and stretching exercises.  Why not  try some yoga or pilates ?.  DG x

[Ju Ju]

I tried it years ago, but didn't find it particularly beneficial, but only relaxing. I got spooked though when the lady told me a young boy from the other side was watching over me. Whilst I'm generally open minded, I wasn't open or ready for that.

[Greenfields]

I've tried Bowen Therapy in Canada and I found it helpful.  But I have to say it's like all things alternative - so much depends upon the individual practitioner doing it.  I've been to good acupuncturists and poor ones.  I've also been to good osteopaths and poor ones.  I, myself, am a yoga teacher and I've been to some great yoga classes and some lousy ones!  So much depends upon the individual .. maybe give a session a go and then reassess how you found it and responded to it?

[Greyhoundgal]

I haven't tried it myself but oddly someone in our greyhound community has used it for one of her dogs with amazing results.  I suspect the canine bowen therapy is based on the same as the human one but there are certainly plenty of owners who swear by it

[star35]

Hi everyone thank you all for your replies, I have booked to have it done in 2weeks time so will let you know how it goes. We have had it done on our horse and the results were amazing one of the reasons why I thought I would try.

[sidse]

Hi, I would definitely recommend Bowen therapy. I had it to treat a very severe frozen shoulder, after not getting much relief from an NHS Physio. I particularly liked it because the treatment programme tends to be quite short ( or at least it was for me)and there hasn't been a need to have regular sessions.

[star35]

Yes I was told it would be very short, she said I would know if it has helped by the second session.