19/08/2025
๐ฟ **Tight Hamstrings & Back Pain: How Bowen Can Help** ๐ฟ
Did you know that tight hamstrings can quietly contribute to lower back pain? These powerful muscles at the back of your thighs affect how your pelvis movesโand when theyโre tight, they can pull on the lower back, creating tension and discomfort.
Thatโs why Bowen therapists always check the hamstrings (among other areas) when someone comes in with back pain. Bowen is a gentle, hands-on therapy that works holisticallyโusing soft, rolling moves over muscles and fascia to prompt the body to rebalance itself. Itโs deeply relaxing, often described as calming, spacious, and surprisingly powerful despite its light touch.
โจ Clients often say Bowen feels like their body is being gently โresetโโwith tension melting away and movement feeling easier.
If youโre prone to tight hamstrings, here are a few tips to help:
๐งโโ๏ธ *Stretch mindfully*: Try a seated forward fold or lying hamstring stretch with a towelโhold gently, breathe deeply, and avoid bouncing.
๐ถโโ๏ธ *Stay active*: Regular walking helps keep the legs moving and muscles supple.
๐ง *Hydrate well*: Muscles need water to stay elastic and function properly.
๐ช *Watch your sitting habits*: Long periods of sitting can shorten the hamstringsโstand up and stretch often.
Bowen can be a beautiful complement to these habits, helping your body release tension and move with more ease. If your backโs been whispering (or shouting!) for attention, it might be time to check in with your hamstrings too.
๐ฌ Curious to try Bowen or want to know more? Feel free to message meโIโm always happy to chat.
LisaX