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The following is a list of conditions which people worldwide have found relief with Bowenwork.
This is not a complete list of conditions. |
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Ankle problems
Arthritis
Asthma
Back pain
Bed-Wetting
Bell's Palsy
Breast Lumps/Soreness
Bronchial symptoms
Bursitis
Bunions
Chest Pain
Chronic fatigue
Constipation
Colic in Babies
Depression
Digestive Complaints, IBS
Dizziness
Ear Problems/Aches
Fibromyalgia
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Frozen shoulder
Hammertoes
Headaches
Heel Pain
Hernia
Incontinence (adult)
Infertility
Insomnia
Irregular Milk Supply
Infertility (Male and Female)
Injuries (sports, sprain/strain)
Jaw Pain
Kidney Problems
Knee pain
Leg Cramps
Liver/Gallbladder problems
Lymphatic Drainage
Migraine headaches
Neck restrictions
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Pelvic Tilt
Plantar fascitis
Pregnancy Discomfort
Post Surgical Rehab
Posture instability
Rib Pain
Sacral Pain
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Sinus Discomfort
Shin Splints
Stress
Tendonitis/Bursitis
Tennis elbow/carpal tunnel
TMJ Syndrome
Vertigo
Whiplash |
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In most cases only 2 to 4 treatments are necessary to achieve desired results. Some chronic, long-standing or auto-immune conditions may require more. This therapy is also extremely effective as remedial care for those suffering injuries, accidents and other ailments, regardless of how old or recent the problem may be.
Please note, according to his own estimates, Tom Bowen had an 88% success rate in just 2-3 sessions.
Bowenwork will help the body assimilate and utilize other nutritional, homeopathic, and herbal remedies, including normal exercise/stretching. Bowenwork helps other therapy's effectiveness, however, it is advisable that after a Bowenwork session, you refrain from other forceful or manipulative therapies for a week. You need to give your body time to respond and change after a Bowenwork session.
It is also advisable to wait a week between sessions, drink plenty of water, and take daily walks to flush out the lymphatics and assist the body with balancing the musculoskeletal system.
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.gif) We remember these rules as the 3 W's:
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1. Wait a week
2. Water intake daily
3. Walk |
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Effects of Bowenwork on the autonomous nervous system and heart rate variability
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By measuring changes in the value and pattern in heart rate variability before and after a Bowen treatment, this study by Jo Anne Whitaker M.D., demonstrated that Bowenwork affects the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
By using heart rate variability to study the autonomic nervous system, early findings demonstrated that treatments balanced the ANS. The control group consisted of subjects with all types of rheumatological conditions.
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In a study of 20 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia conducted by Jo Anne Whitaker MD., at the American College of Rheumatology, almost all participants experienced various degrees of relief which lasted from a few days to several weeks. Most reported immediate relief following a Bowenwork treatment. For some, repeated Bowenwork therapy maintained complete clinical remission. The results were statistically significant and correlated with improvement of clinical well-being.
A pilot study on the effect of Bowen treatments on fibromyalgia sufferers was carried out by practitioner Tom Willcocks. Four participants (aged 39-52) who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia were given four Bowen treatments over a five week period. All four participants experienced improvement, including better sleep, ease in walking, cessation of vertigo, eased neck pain, improved balance and less exhaustion.
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| FROZEN SHOULDER |
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Dr. Bernie Carter at the Metropolitan University of Manchester (UK) conducted a study of patients diagnosed with frozen shoulder who were treated with the Bowenwork. Initial data reveal that 77% of the study group have experienced positive outcomes from their treatment.
Julian Baker and Helen Kinnear of the European College of Bowen Studies (UK) investigated the effect of the Bowenwork on patients with long-term shoulder pain and stiffness. Results indicated that Bowenwork significantly improved shoulder function. Through increasing range of motion and reducing pain.
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| MIGRAINES |
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London based practitioner Nikke Ariff completed the Bowen Technique Research Program which studied the efficacy of Bowenwork in treating migraine headaches. The 39 migraine volunteers consisted of 37 women and 2 men. Thirteen had been suffering from migraines for 1-15 years; seventeen for 16-30 years; and nine for over 30 years.
In all, 31 participants experienced a positive result, representing 80% of participants.
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| ANXIETY |
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Ashley Pritchard at Swinburn University Department of Psychology, Melbourne, Australia, demonstrated that Bowenwork consistently reduced subjects' level of anxiety, tension, anger, depression, fatigue and confusion.
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| TMJ |
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A research project on TMJ abnormality was conducted by Dr. John Bauman, DDS. Immediately after the first Bowen treatment, one third of the patients felt dramatic relief from their symptoms.
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| ASTHMA |
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Nikke Ariff carried out a research program between 2002 and 2004 to test the efficacy of Bowenwork with Asthma sufferers. The majority of participants had been suffering from 5 years, most over 15 years. The results were very positive. 83% of the participants reported a reduction in the frequency of their asthma attacks and 75% reported using less medication than before the Bowenwork research project.
Of the 24 volunteers who completed the program, 22 reported that secondary health concerns had also improved, including back, neck and shoulder problems; knee and joint problems; headaches and migraines; hay fever; irritable bowel syndrome and digestion; circulation; insomnia; anxiety, stress, depression and energy level improvement.
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| CEREBRAL PALSY |
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Ongoing research by Howard Plummer in Wales has produced encouraging results. Initial outcomes include increased vocalization, calmer behavior, improved concentration and comprehension and improved head control and improved balance.
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| MATERNITY RESEARCH |
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Therapist Rick Minnery has begun a long term study on the effectiveness of Bowenwork to help patients reduce pain in labor, reduce low back pain during pregnancy and to treat post-natal perineal trauma and breast problems.
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