Reduces Pain and Improves Sleep: One of the first reported benefits is a reduction in pain, allowing for better sleep, as patients often no longer wake up when turning onto the affected shoulder.
Increases Range of Motion: The therapy aims to restore flexibility, particularly in lifting the arm sideways (abduction) and forward flexion.
Addresses Fascial Restrictions: Bowen Therapy involves gentle, rolling movements over muscles, tendons, and fascia (connective tissue). Because frozen shoulder involves the thickening and tightening of this fascia, the technique works directly on a root cause.
Encourages Relaxation: It works on the nervous system to relax tension, spasms, and muscle guarding around the shoulder joint without aggressive manipulation.
Gentle Approach: Unlike deeper massage or physiotherapy which can be painful for this condition, Bowen is very light, making it suitable for high-pain or acute stages.
SHOULDER PAIN - Henry, 63. I suffered from a frozen shoulder which was very painful when I moved it or touched it. After my third Bowen treatment my shoulder returned to normal with no further pain.
SHOULDER PAIN - Woman, 48, 2 treatments. Susan's doctor diagnosed frozen shoulder and sent her for cortisone injections, of which she had many. The problem would subside somewhat but always came back. Susan was a keen tennis player and, of course, could now no longer play. After two years of this, she was sent to a specialist who then diagnosed bursitis. He told her that she would have to have injections for the rest of her life to manage the condition. At this point, depressed and feeling written off by the medical practitioners who could offer nothing but cortisone injections, Susan decided to try Bowen Therapy. Two Bowen treatments resolved her frozen shoulder and she has had no problems since - and is playing tennis again very happily.
SHOULDER PAIN - S.S. After suffering with a frozen shoulder for 12 months, I was informed my only option was surgery. Then I discovered Bowen Therapy! After just 3 treatments, I had full movement in my shoulder, and I now use Bowen Therapy weekly as a form of body maintenance. The therapy has taken away so many muscular aches and pains, I feel 10 years younger! I sincerely recommend it to anyone who suffers from muscular or body structure complaints.
SHOULDER. Many patients with moderate to severe rotator cuff injuries, which left them unable to raise their arms out of their laps or unable to sleep at night, were pain-free after the Bowen Therapy. There are many other instances of sports and work related injuries – knee, elbow and ankle among them – that have been successfully treated by Bowen Therapy.
SHOULDER PAIN, MIGRINES & INSOMNIA - Sylvia, 52. I had a long history of chronic tension in my shoulders with severe weekly migraines and chronic insomnia. I was very skeptical because everything else I had tried provided only temporary relief. After my first session I was sleeping better and the tension was gone from my shoulders. I also experienced a week without a migraine attack. After the second session I was pain free! It's a miracle!
SHOULDER PAIN - Nancy, 31. I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder and had to take painkillers to relieve the constant pain. Washing my hair, getting dressed and driving all caused a lot of pain. I couldn't lift my arms higher than my shoulders. A friend convinced me to try Bowen Therapy after it helped her bad back. At the end of my first Bowen treatment the pain in my shoulder was gone and I could wave my arms around for the first time in years!
SHOULDER PAIN - Marie The pain in my shoulder got steadily worse for several years. At a friend’s suggestion, I went for a massage — my first bodywork ever. It was enjoyable, but I didn’t notice any improvement. The next time, I had Bowen instead. The pain improved immediately, by way over half, and continues improving with each Bowen. I go for tune-ups every four to six weeks and remain pain-free — unless I skip the Bowen shoulder exercise a few days in a row.
SHOULDER PAIN - female, mid 50’s. A woman had been experiencing severe shoulder pain and could not lift her arm above chest height. "For quite a long time." she said. Because I was not at my office when we met, nor in a place that would accommodate her for a full treatment, I just sat her on a table and did a few Bowen procedures. She was very surprised to be able to lift her arm above her head and even touch the back of her neck with the pain greatly diminished after just a few minutes. "Well," I said, "Bowen Therapy is simple and it works. Understand that something that works doesn't always need to take a lot of time."
SHOULDER PAIN - JK, 60’s. I am a retired builder and an ex bricklayer and an active sportsman in my early 60’s. Several years ago it was necessary for me to stop any strenuous activities due to a condition described as “frozen shoulder”. Recommendations were made to be treated by Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Acupuncturists. A course of direct injections (6) with cortisone was also tried, but all of these were unsuccessful, and my only option was surgery. As a last resort I visited a Bowen Therapist. After one hour of treatment I experienced a noticeable improvement in my mobility and after two more sessions I was completely pain free with full range of movement. The treatment is non-invasive and surprisingly gentle and the results are amazing. An added bonus is the ability to enjoy a full night’s sleep which was not an option prior to the treatment, due to the pain. I fully recommend Bowen Therapy to any person who is suffering from pain.
SHOULDER - man, 62, 3 treatments. D arrived with a frozen shoulder that had restricted his natural arm movement to less than 20% of normal. The shoulder was exceedingly painful to lie on and as an active man keen on amateur dramatics, it was making life difficult. He was seen three times, after which the shoulder had returned to 100% range of movement with no further pain.
SHOULDER, HAND, HIP, KNEE & FOOT - female, 66. A 66-year old woman suffered with shoulder, hand, hip, knees and foot pain. After several treatments the shoulder pain was completely gone, knee and foot pain much improved. She was able to walk better, physically do more, had increased energy and overall felt good about herself. What excited her most was the straightening of her previously bowed legs.
