Bowen Assessment and Treatments: Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Bowen Assessment and Treatments: Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
Bowen Assessment & Treatments: Lower Back Pain & Sciatica
CE Webinar Series with John Wilks MA RCST FRSA
Earn 5 CE Hours | Lifetime Access to Recordings
Course Overview
Lower back pain and sciatica are among the most common complaints seen by manual therapists—and some of the most frustrating to treat. Bowen Therapy offers a uniquely gentle yet powerful approach that works with the fascial, neuromuscular, and autonomic systems to reduce pain, restore movement, and rebalance the body.
This 3-part webinar series, presented by internationally respected Bowen educator John Wilks, guides you through practical Bowen assessments, clinical reasoning, and treatment strategies that can be applied immediately in your therapy practice.
Across three live sessions—including demonstration and postural analysis—you will learn how to identify root causes rather than simply chasing symptoms. John will walk you step-by-step through Bowen moves and protocols for sciatica and lumbar pain, using his trademark clarity and deep insight into human structure and function.
Ideal for Bowen practitioners and any hands-on therapist looking to add gentle, minimal-effort, high-impact approaches to lower back pain management.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify common origins of lower back pain and sciatica, including musculoskeletal, fascial, and neurological contributors.
- Perform Bowen-based assessment techniques to better understand the underlying causes of low back and sciatic pain.
- Recognize environmental, lifestyle, and ergonomic factors that influence chronic or recurring symptoms.
- Conduct postural and gait analysis to identify compensatory patterns affecting the lumbar spine and pelvis.
- Apply Bowen treatment approaches and protocols to help alleviate symptoms and address the root causes.
Techniques shown will be gentle, precise, and immediately applicable—even for therapists who are new to Bowen.
Webinar Schedule
| Session | Focus |
|---|---|
| Session 1 — Origins of Back Pain & Sciatica | Understanding causes, Bowen framework |
| Session 2 — Assessment & Analysis | Bowen assessments, gait/postural evaluation |
| Session 3 — Bowen Treatment Strategies & Integration | Hands-on Bowen moves, clinical application, Q&A |
All sessions are recorded. You will receive lifetime access to the replays.
Who Is This For?
- Bowen practitioners (all levels)
- Manual and physical therapists
- Massage therapists
- Sports and athletic trainers
- Bodyworkers seeking low-effort, high-impact techniques
Perfect for therapists who want a gentle approach that works with, not against, the body.
About the Instructor
John Wilks MA RCST FRSA
Bowen Therapist & International Educator
John has been practicing the Bowen Technique and Craniosacral Therapy full time since 1995. He is the former chairman of the Bowen Association of the UK, the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK, and the Cranial Forum, the governing body overseeing national standards of practice in the UK.
Additional credentials:
- Former examiner for the University of Oxford examinations board
- Advisor on training and education for the Bowen Forum under the Prince of Wales' Foundation for Integrated Health
- International author and educator on Bowen and fascial approaches
John is known for his clear teaching style, clinical insight, and ability to help therapists work more effectively with less effort.
Gentle. Precise. Effective. Bowen therapy that changes how the body organizes itself.