bowen therapy for concussion

Bowen is great for kids and adults!

“Bowen Therapy aids in rebalancing the nervous system, the lymphatic system and improving blood flow after a concussion.”

Did you know…… Bowen is great for kids too! If your child has had a concussion playing sport and they’ve been resting for the recommended 7 to 14 days and they’re still experiencing post-concussion symptoms, book them in for Bowen!

Concussion occurs when there is a hit or bump to the body, neck or head which forces the brain to move in different directions within the skull.

Concussion creates a huge energy crisis within the brain causing a flood of neurotransmitters which causes the brain to work overtime to restore the chemical balance.

Bowen balances the flow of lymph fluid and increases blood flow which aids in the healing process after a concussion.

Bowen Therapy can help with recovery from a concussion, reducing symptoms and speeding up recovery time.

Post-concussion symptoms can come on days or weeks after the event.

Symptoms can include:

  • Extreme nausea and vomiting

  • Fatigue

  • Inability to sleep

  • Headache

  • Confusion

  • Loss of coordination

  • Dizziness

  • No energy

  • Seeing stars

  • Light sensitivity

  • Feeling uneasy/jumpy

  • Feeling irritable/forgetful

  • Anxiety

  • Cannot tolerate being in crowds or loud/noisy environments

  • Cannot cope with being in a work environment or classroom

The ideal time to have a Bowen treatment is really as soon as possible after the event.

After a concussion it is recommended to seek medical attention to rule out any serious issues.

Medical advice is to REST post concussion - both physical rest and cognitive rest with a return to work/school within 7 to 14 days.

For some people, this will be enough and they will slowly recover and feel okay to return to normal duties.

However, for other people they will find their symptoms linger or worsen.

This is where Bowen can help.