Neural Manipulation

Neural Manipulation is a soft, hands-on manual therapy. Neural refers to the body's nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This delicate system acts as a communication highway throughout the body, and pain and loss of function can result when it is not operating properly. In the body, a nerve functions correctly only when it can move freely within its surroundings. Nerves can become "fixed" or dysfunctional for many reasons: physical trauma, surgeries, sedentary lifestyle, infections, pollution, bad diet, poor posture, and pregnancy/delivery. When "fixed," a nerve cannot glide or stretch as we move, causing sensitivity, pain, and reduced optimal health. When nerve fixation occurs in one location, the body compensates elsewhere. This disharmony creates broader spread restriction, abnormal points of tension, and chronic irritation that, over time, can add up to functional and structural problems - musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urinary, respiratory, and digestive. Neural Manipulation identifies local nerve restriction and fixation while examining their effects on the rest of the body.

Neural Manipulation (NM) was developed by world-renowned French Osteopath and Physical Therapist Jean-Pierre Barral - more information.

Applying gentle NM techniques re-establishes communication in the body and improves its ability to adapt and restore itself to optimal health. Underneath the pain or diagnosis is a compensatory pattern created in the body, with the initial source of the dysfunction often being far from the pain felt. The practitioner searches for the pattern and the source and treats the related tissues. The treatment is comprised of precise gentle engagement, mobilization, and elongation of the soft tissue and, most specifically, the nerves. As the source of the problem is relieved, symptoms will start to decrease. Reaction and response time can vary with each NM treatment. The number of visits will vary as each person's situation is different.

Neural Manipulations Benefits:

  • Headaches & Migraines

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Joint Pain

  • Digestive Disorders

  • Post-operative Scar Tissue Pain

  • Swallowing Dysfunctions

  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

  • Whiplash Injuries

  • Birth Injuries

  • Neuralgia & Neuritis

  • Tendinitis

  • Sprains & Traumatic Lesions