Aftercare Information

  • Drink plenty of water - the ideal amount is 8 x 250ml glasses (4 pints) per day. This can be hot or cold water and can include herbal tea but not caffeinated drinks such as green tea, regular tea or coffee, fizzy drinks or squash. If this sounds daunting, start with 3 or 4 glasses a day and build it up over time. Sip the water throughout the day rather than gulping down whole glasses at a time as this will not hydrate you, instead you will be rushing to the loo a lot more!

  • Keep moving - we are mammals and our bodies are designed to move. If you are sitting in one position for longer than 20-30 minutes at a time, get up and walk around the room you are in or go up and down the stairs a couple of times. This includes during your working day and in the evening when watching TV. If you are on a car journey that is longer than 40 minutes, it is important to factor in time to stop. This can be at services or a safe lay-by and all you need to do is walk round for a couple of minutes and resume your journey. Cars are not designed with spinal alignment in mind so this will make all the difference and your body will thank you for it.

  • Don’t overdo it - The first 3 days after Bowen treatment (including the day of treatment) is when your body is processing the work to be able to help you feel better. You may feel achey or tired after your Bowen, so please take it easy and not overdo it with exercise or housework.

  • Following any work around the jaw, try to avoid hard or chewy foods for a couple of days in order to allow the joint to settle and heal.

  • Avoid extremes of temperature and other therapies - hot water bottles, ice packs, hot/cold showers and baths, massage guns, TENS machines and similar should be avoided in the first 3 days post treatment and other manual therapies for 7 days to allow the body to settle and repair.

  • Additional support - Cider Vinegar is a great anti inflammatory and all round health booster and can be taken in water (1-2 capfuls up to 3 times a day) or used as a compress on the affected area instead of ice or heat. Arnica 30c tablets are also great for reducing pain and promoting healing and can be taken up to 3 times a day for up to 5 days at a time if needed.

Please do get in touch if you are not sure about anything after your appointment. I am here to support you in your journey to recovery and wellness.

Zoë