There is no longer any need to put up with chronic back and neck pain. And best of all, you can put an end to the pain without any harsh or painful chiropractic adjustments. Dorn Spinal Therapy is an exciting new treatment option available to those suffering from back and neck pain. Previously available only in Europe, this gentle spinal, non manipulative alignment technique is increasing in visibility and popularity, prompting back and neck pain sufferers to research and understand the overall concept. This article reviews Dorn Spinal Therapy, why it works and the mechanics involved.

Dorn Spinal Therapy works by bringing joints and vertebra gently into alignment to take the pressure off hip joints and the spine. This is accomplished by first making sure both legs are the same length. Many of us do not realize that we are walking around with uneven legs, but this is quite common. The constant pressure on the hip as a result of differing leg lengths robs the spine of a stable base as the hip is moving in a backwards and forwards motion to compensate for the uneven legs. Our everyday movements, like sitting at a desk or in a car for long periods and even crossing our legs, take our bodies out of alignment and cause back or neck pain to start or worsen. Now you may be wondering if this concept is new, and the answer is no. Chiropractors have known for some time about these causes of back and neck pain, and offer treatments that include manually adjusting bones. The advantage of Dorn Spinal Therapy over chiropractic manipulation is that it is a gentler fix. Using the natural rhythms of the patient's body, the practitioner uses a less traumatic technique to even out the legs, thus reducing abnormal hip motion. Once you have solved the problem of abnormal hip motion, the spine has a solid base from which to operate.

A Dorn Spinal Therapy practitioner does not work alone. The patient is shown how to simultaneously swing or move one side of the part of the body being worked on. Using this natural rhythmic motion, the practitioner, working on the opposite side, will gently coax the muscle to allow realignment of the joint or vertebra desired. Conversely, chiropractic treatment forces alignment and that is why there is often a popping or crunching sound as the joint or vertebra is forced back into place. With Dorn Spinal Therapy, the gentle nature of working with the muscles to allow an easy realignment causes fewer traumas to the surrounding tissues.

Patients love the concept of using their bodies' natural systems with the least possible intervention to accomplish pain relief. Dorn Spinal Therapy offers a gentle alignment using the patient's rhythmic motions to straighten the spine for the best results and achieves relief of what for some is a life long struggle with back pain. This structural alignment is followed by a gentle massage and at home exercises to reinforce the practitioner's work.

This exciting new concept is a less invasive means of controlling spinal alignment, allowing the body to operate in optimal condition.