Children are Very Receptive to Bowenwork   All Bowen procedures can be used effectively and safely with any age group, but a few are adapted specifically to the needs of infants and children.  Most of us can look back and make a comparison as to how quickly we healed when we were youngsters.  It is a testament to the Bowen premise that we have an efficient blueprint of health. Unfortunately, a myriad of things can block the access to its functional use and side track the smooth functioning that is optimal health.             Bowen is a neuromuscular and connective tissue modality that affects every system of the body. Children and pregnant women are very receptive to Bowen’s subtle suggestions because their bodies are growing and are used to getting new information all of the time.  It is self actualization at its finest, an empowerment that will set a pattern of wellbeing for a lifetime.              Birth – A moment of great anticipation, but even under ideal conditions a traumatic experience that some babies do not weather well.  Heads are distorted and the soft and flexible fibrous joints of the skull do not always slip back into place.  A chronically crying baby may simply have a headache from this added pressure.  There is a procedure to handle this with no pushing or pulling.  The joint simply loosens and the bones reset.  End of problem.   Nursing problems - may be an early sign of TMJD (temporal mandibular joint dysfunction), as a result of trauma during birth.  It hurts to suckle because they have a sore jaw.  The misalignment leads to PH changes in saliva, which upsets the balance of intestinal flora and digestive function.  It creates headaches, earaches, equilibrium problems and can promote scoliosis.  The nerve supply leading to the thymus gland which initiates the development of the immune system could be compromised.  With a couple of minutes of delicate skin movements in the right place the jaw will reset itself. Circulation – With babies under three months old, the sclera (white part of the eye) is often blue.  This is simply a matter of insufficient oxygen-rich blood getting to the eyes. Our veins are blue, right?  A single gentle move on the back of the neck is all that is needed and the effects will often brighten eyes within seconds.             Colic – This may last until a child is four or more months old, but doctors will state it is harmless crying of unknown origin. Bowen gently goes to the cause of the problem. How do I know? Because it works, with a single procedure that also addresses asthma symptoms, incidences of projectile vomiting, and lung development (particularly valuable for preemies) as well.  No official diagnosis needed; even if your infant is only unsettled or distressed, they will benefit from this simply procedure. I have had several dramatic cases of resolving this in the past few months. Get the word out on this one and everyone can sleep easier again. ADD and ADHD – Figures show that as high as 15% of our children are affected by Attention Deficit Disorders.  Do not abandon what is working and continue to explore the full range of ways of to deal with social integration in these complex issues.  What is at the root of the problem are complex chemical and neural interactions that are beyond the scope of our brightest minds at this point in history.  Only the child’s body knows what is wrong, so give it a chance to fix it.  In my practice I have seen many positive results that improved the quality of life for all parties concerned.  All you have to invest is a quick visit once a week for a month to find out how well it will work for your loved one. Bed Wetting – Some success should be noticeable within four once-a-week visits. Weekly visits then continue until seven dry nights are reported. Using pain-free, relaxing moves the procedures give the body the information needed to make the internal adjustments that put the control element in place. Asthma – When the body lingers through any healing process or repeatedly falls victim to the same issues such as colds, allergies or ear infections it is a signal that the body is hanging onto an inefficient healing pattern.  The Bowen respiratory procedure releases the diaphragm, the intercostals (rib) muscles and the smooth muscles of the bronchial walls that spasm and reduce the ability to take a breath.  Bring in your peak flow meter and see the difference before and after treatment.  The general balancing that accompanies the process will also help with the depression and nervous anxiety that the pediatrics journal says “is present in 45% of the 11-17 age groups with asthma”. This procedure is a real winner for all breathing and digestive issues at any age. With the “take as needed” category of drugs, Bowen treatment has been shown to reduce inhaler use by more than 30 percent. A monthly Bowen booster during peak season will keep symptoms under control.  These listed items are only a portion of the things that the body is better capable of dealing with when activated thru Bowen’s gentle contact.  Bowenwork does not micromanage or manipulate tissue to direct it where we think it should be, it gently and effectively asks the body to make whatever changes are in its best interest. It is the equivalent of teaching the body to fish rather than giving it one. Bowen Wellness– Greg Kennedy, RBT is always ½ price for children.   Return to Articles