Everything Horse magazine Magazine, October 2014 | Page 22

BACK PAIN

How To Spot The Early Signs

OUR EXPERT
Lindsay Holder
MBTPA MEBT

I am a fully qualified Bowen
Therapist using the Smart
Bowen approach and
neuro-structural integrated
technique (NST). I am also a
committee member of the
Bowen Therapist Professional
Association (BTPA). This gives
you the comfort and security
of continual professional
development and proficiency
of my work. My aim is to spread the word that Bowen
Therapy (BT) is widely available and a viable and accessible
treatment option in many different scenarios.
I currently work in and around the midlands covering
Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester and parts of Wales, other
areas can be arranged upon request.
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Bowen Therpay

BT (often thought of as massage – which it is not), is a
unique soft tissue therapy that has lasting results. BT
addresses all soft tissue (muscle, ligament, tendon and
fascia), also having a profound effect on the skeleton,
internal organs, lymphatic system, acupuncture, trigger and
stress points of the body – which we and our equine friends
all have. It is a physical therapy that encourages the body to
crate homeostasis (restore balance).
BT is a modality that has been picking up momentum for
the last decade and often being used when other modalities
have failed. BT is supportive to other equine industries
and used in conjunction with, can expatiate excellent
results with dentistry, hoof, veterinary care and other
complementary health approaches.
Bowen is not forced upon the horse, with its gentle touch
it allows the body to make the change it needs to make. 
It means trusting that, with the right kind of stimulation,
the body can be prompted to make changes on any level whether that change is physical, emotional or psychological,
Everything Horse UK Magazine • Issue 13 • October 2014