What is Naprapathy?

It is a branch of the medical field and part of the health care system that specializes in the evaluation/diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of the connective tissue that form and/or surround tendons, ligaments, fascia, muscles, nerves and discs that causes pain, discomfort and structural imbalances. Naprapathy is the study of the evaluation/diagnosis and treatment of the connective tissue of the neuro-musculo-tendino skeletal conditions and how they relate to the structure of the body.  more

Naprapathy is a branch of medicine, (manual medicine) that focuses on the diagnosis / evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions. Specifically, I am a connective tissue specialist that alleviates pain. What is connective tissue? Connective tissue is found throughout the human body. A few structural examples include: ligaments, tendons, fascia, cartilage, and discs. Your body is a complex network of connective tissue which can become imbalanced: too tight in some areas (contracted), too loose in other areas (lax). These imbalances often result in pain. You may be totally unaware that you have a comprehensive musculo-skeletal imbalance until a build up of signs and symptoms reaches an unbearable level of pain and loss of function. These imbalances can occur slowly and over time - causing your body's connective tissue to become 'tight' and distorted (similar to a 'wet dish rag' that has been 'wrung and squeezed' to excess). Some causes are: • Trauma • Repetitive ...  more

Naprapathy (sometimes spelled Napropathy) is a healing method that works through the connective tissues holding the skeleton together. Examples of connective tissue include ligaments, tendons, and muscles, which are flexible and resilient when healthy. You could almost say that a naprapath is a chiropractor for soft tissue. Like tension in the skeleton, tension in the connective tissues may cause a structural imbalance. Naprapaths work by gently manipulating this tissue with their hands, thereby releasing tension and restoring balance. One area often affected by unhealthy connective tissue is the back. As you can guess, this often leads to lower back, neck, or shoulder pain. But problems with the spines connective tissue can cause much more than just a backache. Most of the connective tissue encasing the spinal nerves is ligament. When the ligaments become constricted or tightened, they become a "ligatite." Ligaments can degenerate into ligatites from aging, poor posture, stress, an ...  more

Naprapathy is a form of bodywork that is focused on the manual manipulation of the spine and connective tissue. Based on the fundamental principles of osteopathy and chiropractic techniques, naprapathy is a holistic and integrative approach to restoring whole health. In fact, naprapathy often incorporates multiple, complimentary therapies, such as massage, nutritional counseling, electrical muscle stimulation and low-level laser therapy. Naprapathy also targets vertebral subluxations, or physical abnormalities present that suggest a misalignment or injury of the spinal vertebrae. This analysis is made by a physical inspection of the musculoskeletal system, as well as visual observation. The practitioner will also conduct a lengthy interview with the client to help determine stress level and nutritional status as well. An imbalance along one or more of these lines may signal trouble within the musculoskeletal structure. The naprapathy practitioner is particularly skilled in ...  more

The Czech word "naprapravit" (to correct) and the Greek word "pathos" (suffering) combine to form the word Naprapathy. The Naprapathic treatment method "corrects suffering" through manual manipulation of inelastic connective tissue which may be irritating the nervous system and causing pain. Dr. Oakley Smith, the first Naprapath, founded the science of Naprapathy in 1907 after devising a systematic treatment method of evaluating and healing damaged connective tissues. He discovered that structural imbalances (often situated in the spine) were sources of pain that can build slowly and spread throughout the body. The cause of such imbalances, which deplete the suppleness of connective tissue, include poor posture, trauma (whiplash and sports injuries) and general wear. Naprapathy teaches that, over time, the resulting stiffness can produce pinched nerves. These trigger or contribute to chronic conditions like arthritis, migraine headache, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, herniated disc, ...  more

A Natural, non-invasive approach to health care Naprapathy is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism, controlled by the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body. The vertebrae, which protect the nervous system, when misaligned or lose its normal motion, causes malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body. Naprapathic medicine is a form of natural health care that focuses on treating a patient without the use of drugs or medicines. Doctors of Naprapathy, more commonly known as Naprapaths, frequently treat individuals with problems, such as headaches, joint pain, neck pain, low back pain and sciatica. Naprapaths also treat patients with arthritis, spinal disk conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, sprains, and strains. However, the scope of conditions that Naprapaths manage or provide care for is not limited to the common pains and problems listed above. Naprapaths also have the training to treat a ...  more

Naprapathic Medicine is a licensed doctoral health care system utilizing complementary manual medicine and nutritional counseling. Naprapathy utilizes hands-on healing techniques as well as nutritional counseling, exercise and relaxation methods to evaluate and treat a range of health problems. Naprapaths are doctors who align the body through manipulating soft tissue. Soft tissue blockages and muscle contractions appear in response to psychological conflicts, physical injuries, poor nutrition, repetitive movement and improper posture. These blockages and contractions may impinge the arteries, veins, or lymph system, and also irritate nerves as they exit the spinal column. During treatment the spine is at times manipulated by using the vertebrae as "levers" for stretching the soft tissue with gentle movements to bring the spine into alignment. All muscular and skeletal misalignment is addressed including back, shoulder and hip pain. The goal of this therapy is to restore natural ...  more