Short term relief of multisite chronicpain with Bowen Therapy: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Lee, Kiho; Lewis, Gwyn N.

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.06.025

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“…( 33 ) In another study on patients with chronic multisite pain, ISBT-Bowen Therapy could also not alter PPT despite reduced pain scores. ( 34 ) In contrast, our study demonstrated sustained elevation of PPT after ISBT-Bowen Therapy. These differences can be attributed to our more significant, more homogenous samples, with all measurements obtained from neck pain patients.…”

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The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

Ying¹,

Lee²,

Chen³

et al. 2023

IJTMB

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Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is the most common diagnosis in patient presenting with chronic nonspecific neck pain. It affects people’s work performance, productivity, and quality of life. To date, there is little research evaluating the effectiveness of non-invasive techniques, such as ISBT-Bowen Therapy in managing neck MPS. Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of Bowen therapy in managing myofascial pain syndrome with symptoms lasting for more than six weeks. The study will also examine the long-term effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy on functional enhancement, quality of life, and physical and mental well-being. Methods: This is a prospective, single-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT). A total of 90 myofascial neck pain patients were recruited and randomized to receive 8 sessions of ISBT-Bowen Therapy over a 12-week period (n = 45) or to continue their usual conventional treatment (n = 45). Pressure pain threshold (PPT), cervical range of motion (CROM), numerical rating pain scores, Neck Disability Index (NDI), SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12) Version 2, Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (GAD7), and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) were measured at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks after baseline. Results: When compared with the control group, PPT significantly increased after ISBT-Bowen Therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. CROM on flexion, lateral flexion, and rotation were greatly improved at 12 weeks after Bowen therapy, and maintained at 24 weeks, except left lateral flexion. NDI, GAD7, and PHQ9 were all reduced after Bowen Therapy at both 12 and 24 weeks. Both Physical and Mental Component Summary scores of SF-12 were improved after Bowen therapy at 12 and 24 weeks. Conclusions: This study confirmed the efficacy of ISBT-Bowen Therapy for patients with MPS. It alleviates pain, improves functional outcomes, enhances quality of life, and relieves mood symptoms.

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The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

Ying¹,

Lee²,

Chen³

et al. 2023

IJTMB

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“…Few studies monitored blinding throughout the course of a longer trial. 47 , 104 Notably, however, 22 other studies (11%) reported that their sham intervention had been tested previously.…”

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Blinding and sham control methods in trials of physical, psychological, and self-management interventions for pain (article I): a systematic review and description of methods

Hohenschurz-Schmidt

Draper-Rodi

Vase

et al. 2022

Pain

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“…However, at the final follow-up, their findings, which were in agreement with the results of our current investigation, were inconsequential. This showed that the Bowen therapy provided only short term reduction in pain 10 .…”

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Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

Aslam¹,

Kazmi²,

Maqbool³

et al. 2023

PJMHS

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Background: Prolonged forward neck posture is one of the common sources for neck pain among Dentists. Conventional physical therapy and Bowen technique are effective in treating the postural neck pain. Bowen technique is another form of soft tissue mobilization technique. Aim: To determine the effects of Bowen technique in postural neck pain among dentists. Methodology: A quasi study was conducted at Ibn e Siena Hospital Multan, 04 November 2020 to 03 April 2021. It consisted of 58 participants with postural neck pain, randomly allocated into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received Bowen technique and control group received conventional therapy. Assessments were taken at baseline and post treatment using study tools: Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Neck disability index (NDI) and goniometer. Results: The mean age of all the participants in experimental and control groups were 36.86± 8.91, 41.44±8.75 respectively. Pre treatment values of NPRS mean rank for experimental and control groups were 28.64, 30.36 respectively. Post treatment NPRS mean rank for experimental and control groups were 26.02 and 32.98 respectively with non-significant p value. Pre treatment values for NDI mean rank experimental and control groups 29.84 29.16. Post treatment NDI mean rank for experimental and control groups were 28.52 30.48 respectively with non-significant p value. Conclusion: Bowen technique is equally effective as conventional therapy for improving postural neck pain. Keywords: Bowen technique (BT), Conventional therapy (CT), Dentists, Neck Pain, Posture.

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Short term relief of multisite chronicpain with Bowen Therapy: A double-blind, randomized controlled trial

Cited by 8 publications

References 52 publications

The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

The Effect of ISBT-Bowen Therapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain—a Randomized, Single-Blinded Clinical Trial

Blinding and sham control methods in trials of physical, psychological, and self-management interventions for pain (article I): a systematic review and description of methods

Effects of Bowen Technique in Postural Neck Pain among Dentists

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