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PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALING
Inflammatory Conditions that Bowen can treat
Bowen therapy involves gentle rolling movements to loosen fascia and muscles. It puts your body into a state of relaxation, restoration and repair.
It helps to reduce inflammation which can be 'silent' or present as fatigue, brain fog, pain/ discomfort, immobility and low mood.
The Bowen technique reduces systemic inflammation which is why it is an effective treatment for the following inflammatory conditions:
Migraines
Baseline inflammation has been shown to be higher in those with migraines that those without and these levels elevate further during an attack. Blood samples drawn from blood flowing through the brain show higher levels of inflammatory markers -Cytokines and CRP (C-reactive protein). It is now thought that inflammation causes a release of brain chemicals (neuropeptides) inducing a a cascade of inflammatory responses in brain tissue causing symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, headaches and brain fog.
Hay fever
Caused when the immune system over reacts to allergens in the air. This causes inflammation of the sinuses. It can cause sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, red itchy watery eyes and swelling around the eyes, itchy throat, mouth or ears, ear ache headache, feeling tired.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Both now considered to be due to low grade inflammation in the intestinal mucosa. The mechanisms are by no means fully understood but people with IBS have been shown to have a significant increase in lamina propria immune cells, mast cells & T cells in the colonic mucosa compared with healthy subjects. It is believed that this may be responsible for changes in the neuromuscular function of the intestinal tract.
Arthritis
The body's immune system attacks the lining of the joint capsule leading to pain and inflammation at the joint. Stiffness is common after periods of inactivity , particularly in the morning. There is also swelling, redness or a feeling of warmth at the affected joints.
Asthma
Allergens lead to an inflammatory cascade which causes inflammation of airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. The lining of airways swell and produce mucus, increasing the risk of having an asthma attack.
Eczema
The body's immune system is triggered by a substance inside or outside the body and responds by producing inflammation. This causes itchiness, dry skin, rashes, scaly patches, blisters and can lead to skin infections.
Inflammation of muscles, tendons, ligaments & joint capsules
Musculoskeletal Injury
Inflammation is an essential part of the healing process. It is the body's natural immune system response to injury and infection. Bowen can help to reduce any persistent swelling as this will slow down healing.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
As with many other autoimmune diseases, CFS is characterized by increased inflammation.
Long Covid
Long Covid symptoms are thought to be linked with inflammation.
Fibromyalgia
CRP (C-reactive protein) has been shown to be elevated in Fibromyalgia.
Tinnitus/ Vertigo
Inflammation of nervous tissue is thought to be a cause of Tinnitus. The body's immune system triggers as inflammatory response. Vertigo
can also be caused by Labyrinthitis or Inflammation of the inner ear.
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