Bowen therapy technique, created in Australia by Tom Bowen, is a low-stress technique originally used to help sick people. The therapy is now also used to heal animals in a non-invasive way.
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Background
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Instructors who use Bowen therapy believe when animals are injured, they change the way they move in an effort to alleviate the pain. This puts pressure on other parts of their body.
Features
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Bowen therapy works by a qualified instructor massaging an animal's muscles and tissue in certain spots. The massaging sends neurological impulses to the brain, which helps re-balance the body by relaxing the muscles and reducing pain.
Size
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Bowen therapy is used on all different types and sizes of animals. Horses, dogs, cats, iguanas, wolves, and pigs are just some of the animals treated with the therapy.
Types
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The therapy is used on domesticated and wild animals suffering from injury, abuse or disease. Some examples of health conditions treated with Bowen therapy include musculoskeletal pain, recovery after surgery or injury, thunderstorm phobia, and anxiety conditions.
Benefits
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Bowen therapy results in increased blood circulation and tissue metabolism, which gets rid of toxins and decreases swelling. Therapy can also improve muscle tone and flexibility to speed up physical healing.
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