The patient had been suffering from migraine headaches since the age of 12 (for 20 years)
The pain from the migraines had increase in severity over time
The migraines presented 7 days before her menstrual cycle
Treatment:
Basic Bowen therapy techniques were administered at the patient’s first appointment
Hydration and sleep were recommended to support each consequent therapy session
Outcomes:
Following the first treatment, the patient indicated that she was able to sleep better at night, and breathe more comfortably
After the two treatments, no migraine headaches were experienced prior to her menstrual cycles
Although relapse into migraines did occur again, the patient sought another therapy session to relieve the pain, and found relief
The patient has indicated that her migraines have decreased dramatically, and she is now able to avoid the Morphine and Pethidine medications she once required to alleviate the pain