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Bowen is a remedial hands on therapy that consists of a Sequence of small moves, each at a specific site of the body. Noelene Bowen Therapy

05/10/2025

Regular spinal work can improve range of motion, enhance proprioception (body awareness), and optimize nerve communication between the brain and muscles. This leads to better coordination, faster reaction times, and more efficient movement patterns during competition.

Different sports create specific spinal stresses. Golfers may develop rotational restrictions, runners often experience sacroiliac dysfunction, and swimmers may develop thoracic spine stiffness. Understanding these sport-specific patterns allows for targeted preventive care.

01/10/2025

Did you know that what you eat directly impacts your spine’s ability to heal and maintain itself? Your spinal discs, like all tissues, require specific nutrients to function optimally and repair damage from daily wear and stress.

Anti-inflammatory foods form the foundation of spine-healthy nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish, walnuts, and flaxseeds help reduce inflammation around spinal joints. Colorful vegetables and fruits provide antioxidants that combat oxidative stress contributing to disc degeneration.

Hydration plays a crucial role. Spinal discs are approximately 80% water and rely on adequate fluid intake to maintain their shock-absorbing properties. Even mild dehydration can affect disc height and flexibility.

Key nutrients for spinal health include vitamin D and calcium for bone strength, magnesium for muscle relaxation, and vitamin C for collagen synthesis in ligaments and tendons. Protein provides amino acids necessary for tissue repair after chiropractic adjustments.

Inflammatory foods like processed sugars, trans fats, and excessive refined carbohydrates can perpetuate spinal inflammation and slow healing.

03/09/2025

Stress isn’t only in your head—it can show up in your body too. Tight shoulders, jaw clenching, or tension headaches can all be physical signs of emotional strain. Left unchecked, this tension can gradually restrict spinal movement, creating a cycle where the body struggles to relax and heal fully.

Bowen can help by assessing how well the spine moves and whether restricted joints are interfering with nerve communication. When joints move freely, signals between the brain and body flow without interference, making it easier to adapt to daily challenges. Patients often report they feel lighter, calmer, or more able to handle life when their spine isn’t working against them.

Stress won’t vanish overnight, but removing some of the physical tension may give your body the extra bandwidth it needs to recharge.

18/08/2025

Some people bounce back fast from a strain or sore spot. Others stay stuck in a holding pattern. If your recovery feels slower than it used to, the issue may be deeper than muscle tension; it could involve your nervous system.

Your spine protects the network of nerves that carry healing signals throughout your body. But those signals can get scrambled when movement is restricted due to sitting, past injuries, or even stress. Healing still happens, but it may feel slow, incomplete, or inconsistent.

Techniques like hands-on gentle moves can help restore motion so your body can repair more efficiently.

If you’ve been waiting for healing that just isn’t kicking in, this may be a good time to see whether your spine is adding friction to the process.

23/07/2025

An often overlooked contributor to knee pain is a stuck fibula. Most commonly stuck in an anterior position, this leads to knee pain, especially with keep bending. Hamstrings strengthening is key to resolving this.

19/07/2025

"It's never gonna get better -- I've had it for ages!" I hear versions of this all the time. Just because a problem hasn't gone away on its own or after ineffective treatment doesn't mean it can't be resolved with the RIGHT treatment. How long it's been doesn't necessarily matter.

15/07/2025

When you wake up in the morning, you might feel refreshed, but your spine doesn’t! After being compressed all night, try this simple 5-minute routine that activates your core muscles and improves spinal mobility before daily activities begin.

Start with gentle knee-to-chest stretches while still in bed – alternate legs for 30 seconds each to wake up your lower back. Next, stand and perform 10 gentle arm circles backward to open your chest and counter forward head posture.

Follow with cat-cow stretches on your hands and knees for one minute, slowly arching and rounding your spine to restore natural movement patterns. Finish with 30 seconds of gentle neck rotations and side bends.

The key is moving slowly and deliberately – you’re not trying to achieve maximum range of motion, just activating sleeping muscles and encouraging spinal fluid circulation. This routine takes less time than checking your phone, but the payoff lasts all day!

04/07/2025

Manual therapists can aid the healing process and gain comfortable mobility in joints that have sustained injury. This can have beneficial long-term effects, with loads of studies backing this up!

One study showed that when working on the spine, between or within the session there was very little change, but there was a definite long-term outcome change for the patient.

Another study carried out by Kalichman explores massage therapy for fibromyalgia symptoms, where many benefits can be found for both mental and physical well-being!

For me, bowen is not a yearly event, instead, it should be a part of life

03/07/2025

Sitting for hours creates a perfect storm of spinal compression, tight hip flexors, and rounded shoulders. But you don’t need a gym membership or even much space to counteract the damage – just 30 seconds every hour.

Here’s the sequence: First, stand up and place your hands on your lower back and gently arch backward for 5 seconds, reversing the forward slouch. Then, roll your shoulders backward 5 times to open your chest and reset your posture.

Finish by doing 5 gentle neck rotations in each direction to release cervical tension. The entire routine takes 30 seconds and can be done in any office setting without drawing attention.

The magic happens because you’re actively reversing the positions your body has been stuck in. You’re decompressing vertebrae, opening hip flexors, and reminding your nervous system what proper alignment feels like.

Set an hourly reminder on your phone – your spine will thank you.

27/06/2025

As a general rule, avoid exercises that have your joints at any of their end ranges through the motion. An example would be a behind--the-neck press. Your shoulders stay in full external rotation throughout the motion. These types of movements are notoriously hard on the joints and smaller muscles around joint, e.g. the rotator cuff.

14/06/2025

Getting sore after a workout isn't the gold-standard for knowing you had a good workout. DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) typically happens when: you're a new or returning lifter, you're trying new movements, or you've made a sudden, significant increase in load, volume, or intensity. Normal, iterative progressions in your routine will give you great results, but probably won't leave you sore. Don't chase the pain.

08/06/2025

Ever notice your joints seem to “predict” weather changes? You’re not imagining it! Many people experience increased discomfort when weather patterns shift, especially during changes in barometric pressure, humidity, or temperature.

When barometric pressure drops (often before rain or storms), tissues in your body may expand slightly, potentially putting pressure on joints and pain receptors. For those with existing inflammation, arthritis, or misalignments, these subtle changes can trigger noticeable discomfort.

Staying active even during uncomfortable weather changes, as movement helps distribute synovial fluid in your joints and reduces stiffness.

Warming therapies like heat packs, warm baths, or gentle stretching may also provide relief during challenging weather periods. Remember, while we can’t control the forecast, I can support your body’s resilience to weather fluctuations through regular bowen care.

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