Bowen Therapy is a form of bodywork involving gentle, precise movements. It differs from many forms of massage in that it does not usually involve deeper rubbing; but rather, a series of gentle rolling movements of fingers or thumbs over the muscles and myofascia. Myofascia is the strong, densely woven connective tissue spread throughout the whole body in a web from head to foot. Bowen Therapy also differs from chiropractic in that the focus of the therapist’s work is not the spine or joints, but the muscles and myofascia.

Bowen Therapy was first developed by an Australian, Thomas Bowen, during the 1950's. Bowen Therapy has grown in popularity since its inception and is now used in over thirty countries to treat conditions, including chronic back pain and neck pain. There are various interpretations of Bowen Therapy, including "Bowen Technique"

How Does Bowen Therapy Treat Back Pain?

 
A concept used in Bowen Therapy is that signals constantly circulate throughout the body, informing the various parts of the body how to respond in certain circumstances. A Bowen Therapist uses rolling movements over muscles and myofascia to help correct the signals that are telling the body to respond in wrong, or unhealthy ways. The therapist then works to reestablish healthy connections in the body before continuing the Bowen Therapy session.