Background: Adhesive capsulitis or Frozen Shoulder is a condition that is indicated with pain and progressive limitation of active and passive shoulder range of motion. It is described as a four-step cycle of disease progression and recovery over time of six months to 2 years. The Bowen technique comprises of a set of moves that are gentle and purposeful which utilizes subtle inputs to the body as a result stimulating the body to heal itself. It is not like the firm pressure of massage or many physical therapies.

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Bowen’s technique on pain and restricted movements in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Also, to compare Bowen’s technique with conventional physical therapy treatment

Methodology: A sample size of 74 participants was recruited for the study which was divided in two equal groups of 37. Experimental group was treated with Bowen’s technique and control group was treated by conventional physical therapy protocol carried for adhesive capsulitis.

Results: The between group analysis showed that experimental group had significant results in improving external rotation, abduction, NPRS and flexion (p<0.05) as compared to control group. Whereas, the SPADI and internal Rotation did not show significant results in between groups (p>0.05). Within group analysis of both groups showed significant results on all outcomes as (p<0.05).

Conclusion: The results showed that Bowen’s technique is effective in treating adhesive capsulitis alone and can also be used in conjunct with ongoing physical and manual therapy practices.

Keywords: Shoulder, capsule, capsulitis, ligaments, frozen shoulder, shoulder pain, muscle, treatment, physical therapy, manual therapy, Bowen’s technique.