Today sees
the start of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Week.
It is
estimated that around 1 in 500 people are affected by Parkinson’s disease, a
neurological disease that is caused by a loss of nerve cells in part of the
brain called the substantia nigra.
The loss of nerve cells leads to a reduction in the amount dopamine in the brain.
Dopamine plays a vital role in regulating the movement of the body and this reduction in dopamine is responsible for many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Symptoms include involuntary shaking
of particular parts of the body (tremors), muscle stiffness that can make
everyday tasks very difficult and physical movements becoming very slow.
Sufferers can also experience
non-motor symptoms such as depression, daytime sleepiness and dysphagia
(difficulties swallowing).
Muhammad Ali was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson’s syndrome in 1984
There is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, though a medication called levodopa has proved effective in relieving symptoms.
Unfortunately after around 3-5 years use the effectiveness of levodopa is reduced.
The
Bowen Technique is a natural, drug-free, non-invasive, complementary therapy
that can be a gentle yet effective for sufferers of Parkinson’s disease.
Rather than
'making' the body change, Bowen 'asks' the body to recognise the ailment and
make the changes it requires. It works ‘with’ the body as opposed to ‘against’
it.
During the
30-60 minute treatment, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling, movements
over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body,
using only the amount of pressure appropriate for that individual.
Between
each set of moves, the body is allowed to rest for a few minutes, to allow it
to absorb the information it has received and initiate the healing process.
Read a testimonial
from a client that has used Bowen to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s
disease.
If you are caring for somebody with
Parkinson’s and are interested in how Bowen Therapy can help with physical or
mental stress visit the website to find a Bowen
therapist near you or call 0844 561 7173.
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