26/02/2026
Bowen Therapy may help improve joint and muscle pain and the inflammation of both Osteroarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.
One reason that Bowen can help is that often there is more muscle reaction and inflammation than cartilage or bone damage. Bowen can have an immediate relaxing effect on those contracted muscles and tendons, as well as encouraging lymph drainage and reducing swelling from inflammation. Even with cartilage damage and bony spurring, in most cases Bowen can be effective in relieving pain, reducing stiffness and restoring joint range of movement and capacity.
Osteoarthritis is brought about by wear and tear, trauma or infection which leads to inflammation and eventually damage to the cartilage. Cartilage is the cushioning tissue between the hard bony surfaces of a joint. The joint stiffens due to the damaged cartilage and the swelling the body produces to protect the joint. The muscles around the joint can become reactive and tighten or spasm. This can produce a cyclic effect……. more stress and more pain in the joint and more muscle spasm. In time the muscles may start to weaken and atrophy due to lack of use. Then compensatory effects come into play as the body uses other muscles to move differently as you try to avoid using the sore joints creating wear and tear elsewhere in the body.
Bowen helps with the pain and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis by influencing the immune system and the nervous system causing a reduction in pain and boosting energy levels in most cases.
Other things that can affect Arthritis both Osteo and Rheumatoid include certain foods, drinks and lifestyle choice. Addressing these will also assist the healing process along with Bowen. With my background in Naturopathy we can also address these issues in your consultation.
Bowen is a safe and effective therapy that can help address the problems of pain, inflammation and immobility that accompany a diagnosis of arthritis.
Come and try some Bowen…… you may find it can improve your living!!
