Neural Work

Neural manipulation is a gentle hands on therapy which helps to free up the nerves and the connective tissue around the nerves (dura mater) and the bones around the brain (cranium) so that the nervous system functions optimally.  This is important because a properly functioning nervous system is essential to nearly every bodily process.  

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As with other tissues and systems in the body, when the nervous system becomes dysfunctional it will cause the body to protect or compensate to help that area.  Neural dysfunction also diminishes the nervous system's responsiveness to dysfunction in all other tissues, hindering the body's ability to utilize its own innate self-corrective capabilities.  This makes the body's constant search for equilibrium more difficult.  

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Neural manipulation can help for conditions such as: headaches, migraines, concussions, vertigo, insomnia, nerve restrictions, whiplash, herniated disks, sciatica, thoracic outlet syndrome, joint pain, carpal tunnel, golfers or tennis elbow, or any neck or back pain. 

 

If you'd like to read more on a variety of osteopathic treatment papers, research articles & more click here. 

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In the photo above I am assessing for the tension of the brachial plexus, which is the bundle of nerves that exit the neck and travel down into the arms.