People who
suffer from headaches typically suffer from high levels of stress and tension
in their neck and shoulders. Often headaches are tension headaches caused by
tight muscles in the neck, upper back, shoulders and chest. This tension in the
upper body can be a direct result of daily stress, poor postural habits,
sitting and working at a computer for long hours, carrying purses, bags and
children, sleeping positions, grinding and clenching your teeth, not drinking
enough water.
The Bowen not only addresses the tension in the muscles, but
addresses the whole body as one.
Example if the pelvis is out of balance that can cause a
shift at the shoulders and neck resulting in tightness and pain.
A migraine
headache is a type of vascular headache that is caused by an enlargement of
blood vessels. When the blood vessels dilate, there is a release of blood and
chemicals to the brain. This cause inflammation and pain.
There is a strong connection between a migraine attack and
stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight response),
which controls our responses to stress and pain.
We have
specific protocols that address headaches and migraines, the way the Bowen
moves are performed and their precise locations over muscle, tendon, ligaments
and nerves create a reaction that the body allows to rest, relax, and heal so
that body can recover or help relieve from a migraine or headache.
Bowen is a
very gentle and non invasive therapy that gently reduces overall stress and
relaxes your muscles.
Martine your
Bowen Therapist
