Bowen Therapy for Back Pain in Hastings
Find Relief from Back Pain with Bowen Therapy
Back pain can make everyday activities difficult. Whether it's a dull ache, muscle tightness, stiffness when getting out of bed, or discomfort after sitting at work, persistent back pain can affect your sleep, energy, and quality of life.
At Freedom to Move in Havelock North, Louise Parkin provides Bowen Therapy to help people experiencing back pain, muscle tension, poor posture, and movement restrictions. Bowen Therapy uses gentle movements over muscles, tendons, ligaments, and connective tissues to encourage the body to relax and recover naturally.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain can develop from many factors, including:
Poor posture
Repetitive movements
Sports injuries
Heavy lifting
Muscle imbalance
Prolonged sitting
Stress and tension
Previous injuries
Many people experience ongoing discomfort because the underlying causes have never been properly addressed.
How Bowen Therapy May Help
Bowen Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive technique that works with the body's natural healing processes.
During your session, Louise assesses posture, movement patterns, muscle tension, and alignment. Specific Bowen moves are then applied to targeted areas of the body, allowing the nervous system to respond and facilitate change.
Clients often seek Bowen Therapy for:
Lower back pain
Upper back pain
Sciatica symptoms
Muscle spasms
Hip and pelvic imbalance
Neck and shoulder tension
Stiffness and reduced mobility
Every session is tailored to your individual needs.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Your appointment includes:
Assessment
A review of your posture, movement, and areas of tension.
Bowen Therapy Session
Gentle Bowen moves are applied with breaks between each sequence to allow the body time to respond.
Recovery Guidance
Advice and exercises may be provided to assist your recovery between sessions.
Many people benefit from a series of sessions approximately one week apart to help achieve longer-lasting improvements.