The Difference Between Chiropractor & Bowen Therapy

Chiropractor

Developed in 1895 by Daniel David Palmer, this therapy is generally usually used by those with back pain and neck pain. Chiropractic adjustment or as some would call it ‘manipulation of the spine’ is focusing on correcting the physical alignment of the structure of the body. This correction should improve the function of the body physically. The adjustment involves a trained practitioner using their hands, or sometimes other occupational tools, both of which apply gentle but sudden pressure to specific areas of the spine, that require attention. A chiropractor’s main focus is on the nervous system, spine and joints and treats problems with the musculoskeletal system that may have been caused by physical trauma, posture, sedately lifestyle, or just day to day wear and tear.

Bowen Therapy

Originating from Australia, Bowen Therapy is the ’new kid on the block’ having only been taught since the late 1980’s after Tom Bowen’s death, however, it is now hailed the most exciting modality in the world. Bowen Therapists do not use any tools other than their hands. Treating similar conditions to Chiropractic work, Bowen therapy is a hands-on therapy working on precise muscles, tendons ligaments, nerves, and fascia. The very gentle rolling action of the Bowen technique stimulates a neurological response, producing almost immediate changes in tissue tension to the targeted area. Bowen therapy is NOT a massage! Bowen Therapy is non-manipulative and differs from other better know pain management therapies due to its cost effectiveness owning to the the speed it can work, it’s gentleness and minimal intervention. There is a common misconception that our skeleton influences our alignment, and the only way to straighten the misalignment is by addressing the structural issues. This is not the case. Imagine your skeleton like a suspension bridge, and your muscles and soft tissue the suspension ropes. Everything is in harmony as long as the suspension ropes are held in perfect tension with each other.  If one or more of these ropes (your muscles and soft tissue) were to be tightened then the structure (your skeleton) would be affected. This in effect will cause pulling on other musecles attached to the structure resulting in aches, pains and even non-muscular symptom related health conditions elsewhere in the body, not only in the location of heightened tension. A Bowen Therapists’ goal is to find the problematic tissue, and encourage it to go back to its original state by using a very gentle stimulus. Pauses allow time to observe if the tissue was tight, or was being tightened (pulled) from an area of tension elsewhere. These problematic areas are often found to be further away from the symptom and this is why it is important that BowenTherapists see the body as a whole unit, not part separated which we as the human race have made. For example, many suffer from back pain and even plantar fasciitis (pains on the soles of feet) due to teeth grinding in their sleep. This prolonged grinding (pulling on the suspension ropes), effects the way their jaw bone lies (the structure) which will ultimately have a negative effect elsewhere if not addressed. With all this in mind, do not be surprised when you visit us with say knee problems when your therapist becomes very interested in your back or neck. By treating your symptoms and not just your diagnosed condition a Bowen Therapist assesses your body as a whole. These skills allow us to identify what may be the underlying cause of your symptoms which may be far from the site of pain, therefore, aiming to bring more permanent results, not just a temporary quick fix. A typical patient of My Bowen Therapy only requires 4 sessions over a 3 to 5 week period. Having over 120 social media reviews and a 4.8 star out of 5-star rating we are KL’s most highly reviewed pain relief center.  

Alternative To Best Chiropractor In Petaling Jaya, Selangor

My Bowen Therapy Sdn Bhd has been helping Malaysians at our Petaling Jaya location to overcome their pain using alternative chiropractic procedures that work more effectively and faster.  The technique is called bowen therapy and it involves a gentle rolling pressure from the practitioner’s hands and fingers, targeted on very precise muscles, tendons and ligament locations. The Bowen Technique is a pain free, non-intrusive, natural complementary hands-on therapy, suitable for all from newborn to the elderly and works as an alternative to conventional chiropractic methods. Bowen Therapy is safe enough that even pregnant woman can even enjoy the benefits. Bowen Therapy has the ability to relieve pain, restriction and imbalances within the body, utilizing the body’s own healing mechanisms. The truth is, that the body has the natural ability to heal much more than we have all been conditioned to believe.