Mézières Method & RPG (Global Postural Reeducation)
Global postural approaches treating the body as an indivisible whole through global stretching postures and correction of hypertonic posterior muscle chains.
Presentation
Mézières Method: Françoise Mézières (1909–1991), a French physiotherapist, revolutionized postural rehabilitation in 1947 with her discovery that the posterior muscles (from neck to feet) form a single hypertonic muscle chain responsible for most postural deformations and pains. Her method uses maintained global stretching postures where the patient must release compensations.
RPG: Philippe Souchard, a student of Mézières, developed Global Postural Reeducation (RPG) in the 1980s, formalizing 8 working postures in 3 planes and integrating the causal dimension and individualized treatment.
Main Indications
- Chronic low back pain with hyperlordosis
- Functional scoliosis
- Kyphosis and thoracic hyperlordosis
- Cervical pain and postural headaches
- Chronic tendinopathies
- Chronic joint limitations
- Foot deformities
Contraindications
- Unstable spinal pathologies
- Acute phase of massive disc herniation
- Severe osteoporosis
Medical Disclaimer
The information presented in this article is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment prescription. If in doubt, always consult your physician or a qualified healthcare professional. The techniques described do not replace conventional medical treatment.