What is Dorn Method?

The Dorn method is a form of massage that is used as therapy for misalignments in the spine, neck, and other joints. It has been in use since the 1970’s when it was first developed in Germany. Although it is most commonly practiced in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, it is growing in use and has made its way across the Atlantic Ocean to North America.

There are not many clinics that focus specifically on the Dorn method, but a growing number of massage therapists have mastered the method, and even some chiropractors are starting to look into it as an additional method of treatment. The method is pretty easy to learn, and so there are many websites with video tutorials on how to use the method on yourself or a friend. This has led to many people using the Dorn method in the comfort of their own homes. Those who do not feel that the web videos are enough for them to have mastered the technique can attend training seminars that are hosted fairly often by trained practitioners. The method can typically be mastered in two to five days at a small workshop, whether or not you have any previous massage experience.

There is a common theory that uneven leg length causes misalignment in many parts of the body and can result in various health problems including pain in muscles and joints, and perhaps even psychological stress. The uneven leg length could also make walking uncomfortable and could throw off your physical balance. By aligning the spine correctly and evening out the leg lengths, one can possibly alleviate many of these negative symptoms. This is due to the fact that the human body is close to symmetrical, and therefore many people believe that this symmetry should be encouraged as much as possible to promote total health.

The Dorn method uses movement to move the muscles, rather than moving the muscles with external movement. Proponents of the theory believe that medicines such as chiropractic are difficult to use with a high degree of success for this problem because the muscles tend to be “stubborn” in their tenseness. The Dorn method focuses on using motion of the patient’s body to relax the muscles, and then move them gently back into their correct placement.

Typical treatment involves having the patient swing the leg or arm to relax the muscles while the practitioner gently massages the unbalanced areas with his thumb and hand. The treatment can take anywhere from just a few minutes up to near an hour, depending on the needs of the patient. It is usually a relatively painless process, as patients are advised to stop if much pain is detected.

If you suspect that your leg length is out of whack, you can ask your physician or chiropractor to check for you. If your suspicions are confirmed, then it might be in your best interest to try out the Dorn method. Whether you decide to learn it yourself, have a friend learn it, or go visit a trained practitioner, you will definitely experience the benefits of having a balanced body.

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