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Bodywork & Somatic Therapies Guide: N-O

Neuro-Muscular Therapy
Ortho-Bionomy ®
Osteopathy

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Neuro-Muscular Therapy

NMT is a thorough program of recovery from acute and chronic pain syndromes which utilizes specific massage therapy, flexibility stretching, and home care to eliminate the causes of most neuromuscular pain patterns. This specific and scientific approach to muscular pain relief will help to bring about balance between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. NMT enhances the function of joints, muscles and biomechanics (movement) and it releases endorphins, the body's own natural pain killers. It can be part of a comprehensive program, complementing all other health care modalities.

 

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Ortho-Bionomy ®

Ortho-Bionomy is a gentle, non-invasive, osteopathically-based form of body therapy which is highly effective in working with chronic stress, injuries and pains or problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. The practitioner uses gentle movements and positions of the body to facilitate the change of stress and pain patterns. A strong focus is placed on the comfort of the individual, no forceful manipulations are used. The practitioner also suggests home exercises that individuals can do to further facilitate the neuromuscular re-education process begun in the session.

Ortho-Bionomy was developed by Dr. Arthur Lincoln Pauls, a British osteopath, who wanted to find a way to work with the body which honored the body's inherent wisdom. He discovered that by working WITH the body and not against it, the body could find balance on its own without having to use force to correct it.

Source: Society of Ortho-Bionomy International®
P.O. Box 257899
Chicago, IL 60625-7899
Toll Free: 800-743-4890
Local and International: 773-506-6540
Fax: 773-506-6543

Ortho-Bionomy® is a registered trademark of the Society of Ortho-Bionomy International®


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Osteopathy

Osteopathy was created by Andrew Taylor Still (1874) more than a hundred years ago. He believed that misaligned bones and joints dysfunctions where responsible for pain and disease by altering the blood circulation in the back .
Techiques include mobilization, palpation, massage, stretching, and subtle manipulation .
This therapy which works by restoring balance to the skeletal structure may be effective in the treatment of pain and/or stress and restoring the body to optimun health.


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