A Bowen treatment restores muscle tone which improves alignment, reduces inflammation and reduces pain.
Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve root which starts in your lumbar spine and travels down the leg, it has many branches. The Compression or irritation of this nerve causes pain, numbness and weakness.
Bowen therapy is a holistic approach that restores symmetry and addresses dysfunctions in the muscular skeletal system. If you drive your car with the wheels misaligned the tyres wear out unevenly, just like your body when you have muscle imbalances due to your everyday activities and posture.
After an assessment to identify the root cause of imbalances, Bowen moves addresses muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. This technique stimulates receptors in the muscles, prompting them to adjust to their natural resting length.
Bowen also effects your nervous system, signalling the body the emergency is over so that the body can switch to rest, heal and repair mode.
By skilfully aligning the body, Bowen therapy resolves these imbalances, promoting symmetry and relieving pressure on nerves and other structures. This realignment provides the body with an opportunity to heal, ultimately contributing to enhanced overall health and functionality.
Activities that twist the torso can stretch the sciatic nerve, exacerbating inflammation. Bending the spine forward applies pressure to the sciatic nerve, which can cause further irritation.
Sometimes there is an emotional aspect to why you are experiencing particular symptoms. According to the secret language of your body by Inna Segal, sciatica represents feeling stuck in the past, worried about your survival. Money issues. Feeling burdened with too much responsibility which stifles your creativity.
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