What is Myopractics?
The basic underlying principle of Myopractic’s is that life is motion. When in a state of health, every part of the body has a particular innate movement. This motion is expressed in all cells, tissues, organs and structures of the body. Whether it is the larger movement of the rib cage, for an example, which contracts and expands with every breath, or the smaller movement of blood circulation through an artery in the brain, movement is basic to sustaining life. When this natural movement is hampered in any way, an imbalance occurs. We call this lack of motion is a restriction. Through Myopractic manipulation, proper motion is restored in whatever area may be restricted, so that the individual regains freedom of movement, maximum functioning and consequently freedom from pain, tension, and stress.
From the viewpoint of Myopractics, the body has been divinely designed and is intended to
be self-regulating and self-maintaining. When a restriction occurs, the body cannot maintain
the proper equilibrium it needs to heal itself. Myopractic’s goal is to restore that motion,
enabling the body to do what it was designed to do, heal itself.
An important premise of Myopractics is that the pelvis is the foundation of the body.
It is the largest bone structure of the body and is designed to carry your body weight.
If there is an imbalance in the pelvis, the body may shift the burden and tension to weight
bearing into another area, such as the back. The body often creates a restriction in an
attempt to regain a normal posture.
When one area of the body is restricted, other areas will be affected as well. These other
areas may be affected by either a decrease of proper function or an increase of stressful
action in that area as the body attempts to correct itself and re-establish the balance that
has been disrupted. The Myopractor will go to the source of the problem; removing the
restrictions allowing the body the ability to correct itself and regain its original balance
necessary to function freely again. The purpose is not to put something “back in place”
but to restore the motion.