Bowen can help you through your pregnancy

“Bowen is being used as an effective treatment during pregnancy for the aches and pains that are associated with this exciting event.  With the body changing shape so dramatically over a relatively short period of time, it is hardly surprising that some mothers-to-be experience quite a lot of discomfort.  This need not be the case though; anecdotal evidence shows women receiving Bowen treatment experience fewer symptoms of pain during the pregnancy, often have easier births and have more relaxed and contented babies after.  This post was inspired by a letter received from a client recently.  Here is what she had to say:

Since you helped me so much I thought I would just write you a little something to tell to your other clients.  I started getting very bad pelvic pain when I was 26 weeks pregnant.  It was really affecting my everyday life: household chores, getting in and out of bed, even sitting and walking were really difficult and painful.  I contacted the midwife and she said that it sounds like SPD (Symphysis pubis dysfunction) and that she could give me a referral for a physio and it could get better, but might get worse or just stay the same.  Not a very optimistic diagnosis.  I decided not to wait for the referral and saw Neil straight away after seeing how well one of his other pregnant clients looked.  After two sessions I was so much better.  I went back to doing all the things that were previously causing me pain and it made such a difference.  I’ve been able to stay active and am so much happier in my pregnancy without the pain.  Thank you.

Liz Seymour, Bath

The Bowen Technique allows the body the opportunity to adapt to the big changes that are taking place.  Apart from SPD, some of the other common complaints which respond well are sciatica and pain in the lower back, ribs, hips or legs.  Call Neil if you have any of these symptoms or something else you would like to discuss.