In the quest to provide my readers with the best,most comprehensive source of information for healing frozen shoulder I am posting this article I just came across. It gives the basics on Bowen Therapy,which in my research,seems to be a highly effective treatment program for many folks in helping their frozen shoulder pain. Everyone is different,and will respond uniquely to various shoulder physical therapy modalities,hence the wide range of suggestions found on this site.
To note: Do an online search for practicioners in your local area,as the contact info listed in the article is based in canada. Unless that is,you want to take a nice ride to the great white north 
Published on Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sciatica and back pain affect a large percentage of the adult population, often resulting in loss of work, addiction to painkillers, or even surgery. Anyone with chronic pain will agree: it can be extremely depressing and financially draining to deal with.
The Bowen technique is an extremely effective treatment for pain that originated in Australia. Fairly new to North America, this technique has been known to resolve even chronic conditions within only a few treatments. Working with the body’s innate healing abilities, the Bowen technique encourages the central nervous system to reset muscle tension and correct imbalances. As such, the results are generally not reliant on regular maintenance visits, and most patients do not need to return.
Amber Korobkina learned of the Bowen technique when a work injury resulted in serious spinal damage several years ago. A single mother in her late 20′s, Korobkina had no choice but to endure the pain and carry on working in order to pay for her long list of medications and alternative therapies.
Unfortunately, the painkillers and therapies were no match for the pain, and Amber was referred to a surgeon. Though intimidated by the thought of spinal surgery (with no guaranteed results), Korobkina had no other options, and began to look forward to the prospect of being repaired.
In the meantime, the constant pain was taking its toll on Korobkina’s disposition, and when a co-worker commented on her frustration, an interesting conversation developed. It seemed that not only had he experienced a similar problem, but had managed to resolve it with just a few treatments called “The Bowen Technique”. With surgery months away, Korobkina half-heartedly decided to give it a try, and booked an appointment.
“I limped into the clinic with no idea what to expect. I was used to being poked and prodded, but this was different,” Korobkina describes. “The practitioner who treated me touched me very gently, and I remember thinking that he wasn’t even close to where it hurt. He left the room several times and eventually I fell asleep. When I left the clinic, my pain was almost gone.”
The technique involves gentle, precisely placed, soft tissue manipulation at specific locations along the spine, arms and neck. The practitioner rolls a fingertip over the muscle or tendon, disturbing it momentarily. There’s a subtle vibrational effect through the muscle that affects the nervous system. It’s like plucking a guitar string or letting go of a string on a bow and arrow. It can be described as ‘playing’ the nervous system.
Bowen Therapy is not only effective for spinal issues, it can be used to treat sports injuries, frozen shoulder, whiplash, infertility, arthritis, tennis elbow, asthma and fibromyalgia to name a few. It can impact organs like the liver, kidney and intestine as well as endocrine, adrenal and thyroid function. To sum it up, Bowen reminds the body how to heal itself in a surprisingly small number of treatments. Results are long-term and patients do not need to return unless they re-injure themselves.
Six years later, now completely pain free, Korobkina has gone on to become one of the leading Bowen practitioners in Ontario and has also achieved instructor level with the Bowen College. “it changed my life so much! I just felt the need to master the technique and help others feel better, just like I did.” Korobkina began treating clients out of her home in 2005, with impressive results. Clients were feeling better, and referring even more pain sufferers for treatments. Now helping people feel better is something Amber is able to do on a daily basis. She named her practice “Let it Heal”, and now has locations in Toronto, Burlington, Kitchener and St. Catharines. More information is available at www.letitheal.com, or by calling 416-628-6290.