I’m not rushing to any conclusions, but here’s the story.  I’ve mentioned my chronic hip issues before, it’s Piriformis Syndrome by the way.  I’ve had various treatments but have only managed to figure out how to avoid the flare-ups, never get rid of them entirely. 

So I went to Sarah the cute little Naturopath near work.  While we talked for an hour about my health history (yes an hour) the hip thing was mentioned.  I was actually there for food intolerance testing - which I should really blog about.  But when she heard about the hip thing she said, “I do Bowen therapy and I’ve had good results with musculoskeletal issues, why don’t you come in and try it.” 

At this point I’d be open to therapies involving bones and chicken blood if there’s a chance of it fixing my hip.  I had no idea what Bowen is (and still don’t really, something to do with the Automatic Nervous System) but I had money left on my medical for more naturopath visits so what the heck.

She thought I’d come for 1 or 2 sessions, but I came for 3.  It’s pretty gentle stuff, like to the point where I wondered if she was really doing something.  She did extra a week ago and the next day I felt like I’d been hit by a truck.  I wasn’t sore, just absolutely no energy, totally blah.  The next day fine. 

Last night I went to an Ashtanga class and as I tipped down into Triangle my fingertips banged into the floor.  Usually my fingers screech to a halt somewhere along my calf, thanks to my hips.  I had to check and make sure I was doing the pose right.  Yup I was, but my hips were looser.

Sarah banned me from running for a week, so this a.m., I was finally able to get outside.  My Hips. Felt. Amazing.  It was like someone had scooped sludge out them.  They felt clear and loose and free.  I was as nimble as a forest creature (there’s your Deadwood reference fellow watchers - what a great moment in Cable that was).

I know that some people have issues with “alternative” therapies.  When I told my chiroprator I was going for Bowen he had nothing but jokes.  He’s all like desperate to prove he’s really a doctor, but he does a good adjustment so I ignore him and keep going.  But all I will say to him is, I don’t need to understand it, all I know is that she has hugely improved my hips.  And you doctor, didn’t.  I can only trust my experience.