Gentle Touch, Big Impact: Bowen Therapy for Colic, Reflux & Growing Pains
Even the gentlest births can impact newborns, and as children grow, active lives lead to bumps and musculoskeletal imbalances. Bowen Therapy offers an incredibly gentle and safe modality for infants and children [1, 2].
Helping Babies: Colic & Reflux
For newborns and infants, Bowen Therapy is particularly effective for addressing distress.
Digestive Comfort: Studies show significant improvement in cases of baby colic by helping to release diaphragm tension and promote digestive function [5, 6].
Feeding Support: Bowen can assist with latch issues and feeding difficulties by addressing tension in the jaw and neck resulting from the birth process [1].
Sleep & Settling: By calming the nervous system, Bowen Therapy may promote better sleep patterns and offer a gentle solution for unexplained fussiness or irritability in infants [5].
Supporting Growing Children
As children develop, Bowen Therapy continues to offer support for specific paediatric challenges.
Bedwetting: For children experiencing nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting), pilot studies have indicated that Bowen Therapy can be a beneficial intervention. It is thought to address underlying nervous system imbalances [8, 9].
Coordination: For older children, a pilot study also showed promising results for improving motor function in 8-11 year-old boys with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), suggesting its role in promoting overall body balance and reducing tension [7].
Gentle support for your little one
Seeing your baby uncomfortable with colic, reflux, or sleep challenges can be incredibly stressful. Sometimes, they just need a little help to reset their nervous system and find comfort in their body again.
What to Expect
Sessions for infants and children are typically 30 minutes. Treatment is gentle, non-invasive, and can be done through light clothing. It is a holistic way to support the "little people" in your village.
Bowen Therapy is gentle, safe, and effective for babies and growing children. If you are looking for a soft, non-invasive way to support their well-being, I’d love to welcome you to the studio.
References
1] PROSPERO. (2023). Systematic review of evidence on the clinicaleffectiveness of Bowen therapy. International prospective register ofsystematic reviews. Retrieved fromhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPEROFILES/467144_PROTOCOL_20230926.pdf
2] Brisbane Livewell Clinic. (n.d.). Does Bowen Therapy Actually ProvideRelief?. Retrieved from https://www.brisbanelivewellclinic.com.au/does-bowen-therapy-actually-provide-relief/
3] Luna Lactation. (2009). Pregnancy and Bowenwork: Natural Approach forPain Relief During the Childbearing Year. Retrieved fromhttp://www.lunalactation.com/pregnancyarticle.pdf
4] MIDIRS. (2011). Bowen Therapy midwifery. Retrieved fromhttps://www.bowentherapy.org.uk/docs/articles/MIDIRS-Nov2011-bowen-midwifery.pdf
5] Bowen Therapy Association of Bulgaria. (2017). Research on theeffectiveness of the Baby Bowen Procedure for baby colic. Retrieved fromhttps://www.bowenbuzz.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RESEARCH-ON-BABY-COLIC-1.pdf
6] Body Complete. (2013). A new approach to baby colic treatment.Retrieved from https://bodycomplete.com.au/pdf/BabyColicBowen.pdf
7] Ashwin, C., & Ashwin, S. (2019). A pilot study of fascia Bowen therapy for8-11 year-old boys with developmental coordination disorder. Journal ofBodywork and Movement Therapies, 23(3), 513-519. DOI:10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.02.022. Retrieved fromhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31563371/
8] Bowen Therapy Association of Bulgaria. (n.d.). Pilot Study on TheEfficiency of Bowen Therapy on Nocturnal Enuresis. Retrieved fromhttps://www.bowentherapy.org.uk/docs/research/bowen-therapy-and-enuresis.pdf
9] McBride Pain Clinic. (2021). Bedwetting & Bowen Therapy. Retrievedfrom https://www.mcbridepainclinic.com/blog/2021/8/1/bedwetting-and-bowen-therapyBowen