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In early 1950's Australian Thomas Ambrose Bowen developed the Bowen therapy. This technique is used to heal an individual suffering from a wide range of physical ailments. To relieve muscle tension and to provide soothing effect to the host this technique is of wide use. Bowen therapy works very well on the muscles, ligaments and tendons to provide momentous relief from pain. It is also used to boost the energy of the body. Nervous system which helps in healing are manipulated during the Bowen therapy. To help the body to rebalance itself gentle move is applied at the key pressure points. To enjoy the deep feeling of relaxation Bowen therapy is the best one.

Bowen technique involves rolling movement over fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints. It is also said that prolonged deal or deep treaty with muscle tissue is not necessary as in the other kinds of massage.

With the Bowen therapy body's blood circulation is increased thus helping different organs and systems of the body to get more oxygen and nutrients. This act helps the toxin in the body to be flushed out.

Bowen therapy has a quick and lasting relief on certain infection including respiratory problems, digestive conditions, and joint pains.

During the session the customers are made to lie on a bed wearing loosely fitting clothes. The profession leaves the room after each set of move so that the customer can enjoy the greatest sense of calm. A single Bowen therapy last of an hour at an interval of seven days. Two to five of this session is useful for treating the most sever conditions which helps in speedy recovery. Bowen therapy is a complementary therapy and it is not used to replace any medical treatment.

Bowen Treatment

No oil is used for the Bowen treatment and it last for 30 to 45 minutes with the light clothing.

The therapist uses the thumb and fingers during the session to make rolling movement on the body muscles. At certain intervals or after a set of movement the therapist leaves the room. At the time the body makes its own adjustments which helps in relieving the tension and to reduce pain. Pain relief is obtained usually after a single session but two or three session is necessary for long time relief.

Goals of Bowen Therapy:

To develop and promote proper energy flow and body mechanics.
To create an enforceable body.
To establish and sustain the body parts.

After the treatment:

After the session take 20 minutes walk and do not sit for a long time during the rest of the day.
Drink 10 glasses of water. This helps you to remove the toxins out of the body.
Avoid exercises and lifting heavy objects.
Avoid extreme heat or cold substances.
Keep your feet together and put your body weight on both the feet's to balance your body.
Since the body continues to heal the following weak avoid the body work for one week.
To sooth the body eat lot of fruits and vegetables.