20/11/2025
Bowen therapy with Sophie at “macksmassage” can help relieve chronic pain by using gentle, hands-on techniques that calm the nervous system, release tension in connective tissue, and support your body’s natural ability to heal.
Bowen therapy involves a series of gentle, rolling movements over muscles, ligaments, and fascia (connective tissue) at precise points on the body. These moves stimulate nerve pathways and encourage the body to shift from a stressed “fight or flight” state to a relaxed, healing “rest and repair” mode. The therapist often pauses between moves to allow your body time to respond and rebalance.
Benefits for Chronic Pain
- Bowen therapy can help reduce pain levels and muscle tension, especially for persistent or recurring conditions like back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, and fibromyalgia.
- Clients often experience improved sleep and a deep sense of relaxation, which aids long-term recovery and resilience.
- Research indicates short-term pain relief is common, with some improvements in function and overall well-being after treatment.
- Bowen is very gentle, so it’s suitable even for people with heightened pain sensitivity or conditions where other therapies are uncomfortable.
What to Expect in a Session
- Sessions are usually very relaxing, with minimal discomfort.
- Sophie will apply light, rolling moves at specific points, then allow brief pauses for your body to process the changes.
- Most clients notice a shift in pain, tension, or stress after just a few sessions, with cumulative improvements over time.
Who Can Benefit?
Bowen therapy is holistic and adaptable, benefiting people struggling with:
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain and tension
- Sports or repetitive strain injuries
- Postural imbalances and mobility issues
- Stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep disturbances
- Recovery after injury or trauma
In summary, Bowen therapy with Sophie can help your body “reset,” providing relief from chronic pain by gently encouraging your nervous system, muscles, and connective tissue to restore balance and function.
