Plantar Reflexology
Plantar Reflexology (Ingham Method)
Plantar reflexology method developed by Eunice Ingham in the 1930s, based on precise stimulation of foot reflex zones corresponding to the body's organs and systems.
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Chronic Pain
Articles tagged "Chronic Pain"
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Plantar Reflexology
Thai Plantar Reflexology
Plantar reflexology from Thai tradition, combining acupressure, Sen energy line stimulation and use of a wooden stick for deep work on foot reflex zones.
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Specialized Reflexology
Vertebral Reflexology
Reflexology technique working paravertebral reflex zones to act on organs and functions corresponding to each vertebral level, based on neurovegative metameric correspondences.
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Auricular Reflexology
Auricular Reflexology
Stimulation of ear reflex zones through digital pressure or non-invasive tools, using the correspondence between auricular points and body organs without acupuncture.
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Facial Reflexology
Dien Chan (Vietnamese Facial Reflexology)
Multi-reflexological facial method developed in Vietnam by Prof. Bùi Quốc Châu, using over 500 points and 30 reflection schemes on the face to treat whole-body imbalances.
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Palmar Reflexology
Palmar Reflexology
Stimulation of reflex zones located on the palms and fingers, offering an alternative to plantar reflexology with specific maps and easier accessibility for self-treatment.
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Visceral Techniques
Visceral Manipulation — Barral Method
Osteopathic system developed by Jean-Pierre Barral aimed at evaluating and normalizing the mobility and motility of internal organs to restore their physiological function.
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Structural Techniques
Osteopathic Articulatory Techniques
Gentle rhythmic mobilization of joints to progressively restore range of motion without thrust, using repetitive and controlled movements.
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Functional & Fascial Techniques
Fascial Techniques & Fascial Unwinding
Osteopathic approaches targeting the fascial system — the connective tissue network enveloping all organs and structures — through light pressure allowing the body to spontaneously 'unwind' toward resolution of tensions.
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Structural & Somatic Approaches
Trager Approach — Integrative Psychophysical Method
Somato-psychic method developed by Milton Trager combining gentle rocking and oscillating movements of the limbs and trunk, aiming to release chronic neuromuscular tension patterns and re-educate the central nervous system toward light, fluid movement patterns.
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Myofascial Techniques
Myofascial Release & Trigger Point Therapy
Techniques combining the release of myofascial restrictions and deactivation of trigger points — foci of muscle hyperirritability creating characteristic referred pain patterns.
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Structural & Somatic Approaches
Feldenkrais Method
Somatic educational approach developed by Moshé Feldenkrais aimed at improving body awareness and movement efficiency by reprogramming motor habits through the nervous system.
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Structural & Somatic Approaches
Rolfing — Structural Integration
Fascial manipulation system developed by Ida Rolf aimed at realigning the body in the gravitational field by working on connective tissue restrictions over 10 progressive sessions.
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Functional & Fascial Techniques
SomatoEmotional Release (SER)
Therapeutic approach developed by John E. Upledger integrating CranioSacral Therapy with processes of releasing physical and emotional traumas memorized in body tissues (energy cysts), allowing the body to complete and integrate emotional responses initially interrupted during shock or trauma.
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Functional & Fascial Techniques
Inhibition Technique — Functional Osteopathy
Indirect osteopathic technique consisting of maintaining firm, sustained pressure on a dysfunctional tissue (muscle, fascia, connective tissue) until reflex release of tensions is achieved, based on the neurophysiological phenomenon of inhibition of spinal protective reflexes.
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Structural & Somatic Approaches
Bowen Technique (Bowen Therapy)
Gentle Australian therapeutic approach developed by Tom Bowen, using precise rolling movements on muscles, tendons and fascia, followed by essential pauses to allow the nervous system to initiate self-healing.
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Specialized Massage
Fasciatherapy — Danis Bois Method
Therapeutic and pedagogical approach developed by Danis Bois combining very gentle manual contact on fascia with listening to the body's internal movement (sensorial movement) to treat chronic pain and somatopsychic disorders.
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Structural Techniques
Strain-Counterstrain (SCS) — Jones Technique
Indirect passive osteopathic technique placing the patient in a position of maximum comfort to deactivate tender points and normalize neuromuscular spindles.
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