Is bowen therapy effective for a rotator cuff injury?

Probably Not: Bowen therapy has not been shown to be effective for rotator cuff injury. Rotator cuff injuries vary in severity - there is tendonitis, bursitis, partial tears, full thickness tears. Less severe injuries can resolve with physical therapy exercises. Some patients do report pain relief with massage to the area but this is in regards to pain and not necessarily healing of the injury.

Not likely: Bowen therapy relies on fascial and soft tissue release. It can help relieve associated pain related to neck and back muscles that often accompanies rotator cuff injuries, but the rotator cuff tendon is a deep structure and will not be directly reached. Small and partial tears can respond well to pt. Larger tears or retracted tears (pulling away from bone) usually require surgery.