Equine Bowen Therapies
Bowen Therapy can benefit horses of all ages, breeds, and disciplines. Not only is it capable of restoring balance to a horse’s nervous system and musculoskeletal tensegrity, it is proven to increase circulation also showing improved lymphatic drainage. Bowen Therapy can also promote emotional wellness.
After all, if horses are free from physical discomfort they are willing and capable partners regardless of whether they are entering the show ring, hacking out on the trails, or playing a key role in a breeding program.
When a horse is not in balance, regardless of the reason, she will adopt compensation patterns to use her body in the most efficient way possible.
Bowen Therapy can help restore balance so the body can undergo cellular repair, create new neuromuscular patterns and rehydrate fascia.
Fascia explained
Fascia is responsible for maintaining the body’s structural integrity, providing support and protection to muscles, bones, and organs, and even acts as a shock absorber. If you consider that the body’s skeletal system is held in place by the muscles, and the muscles are supported by fascia that functions like a form-fitting pair of pantyhose, you can see how fascia plays an integral role in musculoskeletal health.
But that’s not all. Fascia also features a vast network of intercellular communication through which the nervous system can be accessed. Bowen Therapy sends messages to the nervous system by utilizing a powerful tool called piezoelectricity.
Piezoelectricity means “pressure electricity.” When practitioners make Bowen “moves” they are deforming the fascia and its deeper soft tissue, which creates a piezoelectric charge. The charge sends a message to the nervous system to reset the feedback loop to the area the practitioner is working on. The most superficial layer of fascia sits just below the skin, which means excessive pressure is not necessary to create a piezoelectric charge. This is why Bowen is commonly referred to as “light-touch.” This is also why it is critical that practitioners have a thorough understanding of equine anatomy in order to isolate specific areas of the body with which they want the nervous system to communicate.
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- Pain is our body’s way of communicating. It’s time for Bowen.
- Gentle hands promote healing, stress relief and deep relaxation.
- Is your horse stiff, anxious, not picking up leads or unhappy being brushed?
- Is your pet unable to jump into the car, stiff or unhappy walking?
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