What is bowen/alexander technique?!
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What is bowen/alexander technique?
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Alexander technique: Patient education/guidance in ways to improve posture and movement, and to use muscles efficiently.
Bowen technique: Gentle massage of muscles and tendons over acupuncture and reflex points.
The Bowen Technique is a fast and effective body treatment which operates within a holistic framework. It is safe to use on anyone, from the new born to the aged and immobile, and produces lasting relief from pain and discomfort.
A treatment involves the application of sequences of moves on the body carried out in a very specific and systematic manner. There is no forceful manipulation, rather cross-fibre manoevering of muscle, tendon, ligment or nerve, using varying degrees of pressure and incorporating resting periods to allow the body to respond.
The Bowen Technique stimulates circulation, encourages lymphatic and venous drainage, promotes assimilation of nutrients and elimination of toxins, increases joint mobility and improves posture.
The Bowen Technique works extremely will in most conditions including:
· Back and neck pain
· Knee, hip and ankle pain, tight hamstrings
· Sciatica, tight, stiff or frozen shoulder
· Tennis and golfers elbow
· RSI and Carpal tunnel syndrome
· Scoliosis
· TMJ - jaw problems
· Lymphatic drainage problems
· Shin pain
· Cramps
· Coccyx
· Pins and neeles and numbness
· Facial pain, bells palsy
· Colic in babies.
The Alexander Technique was developed a century ago and is now scientifically recognised throughout the world as a powerful method of dealing with physical and mental stress, encouraging personal growth and transformation. It is a way of becoming more aware of balance, posture and movement in everyday activities. Most of us have learned habits which interfere with our natural poise, coordination and functioning.
The role of the Alexander Teacher is to re-educate the whole body using gentle guidance with the hands and subtle thought processes. This helps unravel our inappropriate responses and encourages the natural reflexes to work again.