Bowen for Foot and Knee Pain

James is an engineer in his 30s who came to me primarily because of pain he was getting in his left foot and knee. It would hurt to walk from the first steps he took in the morning and he would have to put his feet up to rest “like an old man” by about 8pm every day. He also had a constant ache in his back when he was sitting and would get a pain in his left shoulder blade when taking in a deep breath. ​

The back and shoulder pain disappeared after the first session, and have rarely bothered him for 15 months. After the second session he told me he ached like he´d been lifting weights (this response is quite common and always surprises people), but he was experiencing less pain in his foot and knee at the end of the day. He also hadn´t needed to sit down at all in the evening, though a long day on site left him slightly limping. His back was fine despite moving house in the preceding week. 

Over the next 2-3 sessions the pain in his left leg gradually decreased, with occasional days when he needed to rest it in the evening, but he was generally less and less aware of it. With the occasional setback, his leg has steadily improved and his sessions are less frequent. The problem has been so much better that he started cycling again. I see him every 8 weeks or so for maintenance. 

“James used to be sad and now he´s happy.”  James´ wife. ​

"Having originally injured my back a number of years ago I had tried almost every type of treatment on the market. The pain had moved into my knee and leg and I was worried about my ability to play with my kids as they got older. I was recommended Bowen by my Pilates instructor, but I had no expectations.

​Following the first treatment I was still sceptical until I woke up the next morning and felt like I had completed a hard workout. Much to my surprise this continued for the next 2-3 sessions. The gentle treatment appeared to have a big impact on my body. The pain has gradually decreased over time and isn’t comparable to when I first started Bowen. 
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Bowen has made a huge difference to my life. I didn’t realise how much the knee and foot pain was impacting on my well-being. I can go for long walks with my family and play with my kids without being restricted by the pain. I have and will continue to recommend Bowen to anyone experiencing pain.”