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Have you got a pain in the neck - or shoulder? Then find relief - and help others to do the same!   Bowen Technique Shoulder and Neck Pain Project 2008 Sufferers from shoulder and neck pain have a special chance to try out a natural therapy that has recently demonstrated outstanding success in treating another major problem, back pain. It's called the Bowen Technique and, throughout June, Claire Phillipson, Bowen therapist at the ISHTA Centre, will be taking part in a national research project organised by the Bowen Therapists' European Register, the principal registering body for Bowen practitioners. Claire is offering special rates to local people with shoulder and/or neck problems who sign up for a total of three treatments. As well as experiencing the benefits of the therapy, participants will be invited to contribute to the nationwide project by helping to record the effects of their treatment. The shoulder and neck pain project follows research last year into the effect of Bowen on back pain, which showed that 90% of people treated experienced either complete relief- or a significant improvement in their condition - after no more than three treatments. The Bowen Technique is a gentle, drug free, non-invasive therapy. The therapist, using only thumbs and fingers, makes gentle rolling movements over muscles and tendons at precise points. The process releases energy, sending impulses to the brain to trigger the body's own healing systems. The Technique has a remarkable record of success in alleviating shoulder and neck pain - often when no other treatment has provided significant relief: "I regularly treat people in my practice with neck and shoulder problems and most show a significant improvement if not complete relief within a few sessions. Katy was suffering from pain in her neck and shoulders often accompanied by headaches. Similar symptoms had developed after a bump from behind in her car a year previously - the symptoms had cleared up but re-appeared a couple of months ago. A prescription of codeine from the doctor and manipulation by a physiotherapy treatment had failed to help the pain which could be severe and sharp. With Bowen treatment she experienced a steady improvement of symptoms with a full relief of the neck pain and only residual tension felt in her shoulders after 3 sessions. Whilst she continues to come to see me for regular maintenance - her job using a computer which causes her general aches in the shoulders - she has had no recurrence of the original severe neck pain. I took part in last year's back pain project with some very positive results and happy clients. I'm expecting that the shoulder and neck pain project will encourage more people to seek help from this unique and effective therapy." ** Special Rates Available for Project Participants ** Course of 3 treatments for the price of 2 Bookings being taken NOW - limited places Claire can be contacted on 07967 384560 or email Claire@therapies4balance.co.uk More information about Bowen can be found on the Bowen Therapists European Register web site www.bter.org or go to www.ishtacentre.co.uk

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