What is Ortho-Bionomy?

you been experiencing pain? Maybe you've gotpracticed around the world.
some low back pain, neck pain, or hip pain? HowWhat Can Be Treated With Ortho-Bionomy?
about chronic tension in muscles and joints? WouldOB is generally used to treat various painful
you like to be able to bend over to put on socksconditions, postural distortions, chronic tension and
or shoes? Do you want to feel good again? If so,stress. That covers a lot of ground doesn't it? As
you might be ready to try a type of therapeutica Licensed Massage Therapist who has studied
bodywork called Ortho-Bionomy (OB). For severalOrtho-Bionomy for some time I've used OB to
years now I've used OB in my San Antoniosuccessfully treat:
Massage Therapy and Bodywork practice to1. Back Pain - low back and upper back
relieve pain and stress.2. Neck Pain including whiplash
What Is Ortho-Bionomy and How Does It Work?3. Hip and Knee Pain
Ortho-Bionomy is a non-invasive, gentle, and very4. TMJ Dysfunction - Jaw Pain
powerful type of therapeutic bodywork. OB5. Headaches and Migraines
works with the body's own self-corrective6. Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff issues
reflexes to effectively relieve acute and chronic7. Leg Length Discrepancy and Functional Scoliosis
pain, chronic tension patterns, and stress. OB is8. SI Joint Pain and Sciatica
done most often with the client relaxing fully9. Chronic Stress and Tension
clothed on a comfortably padded table while the...and more.
Ortho-Bionomist performs releases by positioningAs you can see, Ortho-Bionomy is effective in
the client's body and joints in positions of comforttreating a wide range of complaints. However,
then applying gentle motions and/or compression.while OB is very gentle, non-invasive, and
The result of an OB session is less pain, reducedcompatible with all healing systems you should
muscle tension, greater circulation, greaterconsult with your physician prior to receiving an
flexibility, and an overall sense of wellness andOrtho-Bionomy session or any other form of
relaxation.massage or bodywork. OB practitioners welcome
Where Did Ortho-Bionomy Come From?working in conjuction with your health care team.
Ortho-Bionomy, both the name and the body ofWhere Can I Get An Ortho-Bionomy Session?
work, is based on the work of Dr. Arthur LincolnIf you're in San Antonio, Texas or the surrounding
Pauls. Dr. Pauls was an Osteopathic Physician andarea you can get an OB session from several
Judo instructor. After a presentation of the worktherapists in the area including the author. If you
of Dr. Laurence Jones regarding "Spontaneousdon't live in the San Antonio area you can find an
Release By Positioning", Dr. Pauls becameOB practitioner near you by contacting the
fascinated with the body's self-corrective reflexes.Society of Ortho-Bionomy International at
He drew upon his knowledge of Osteopathy,Ortho-Bionomy.org where you will find listings of
Homeopathy, and Judo to find ways to work withpractitioners around the world.
the body instead of attempting to force change.Ortho-Bionomy is a registered trademark of the
After several years of work and experimentationSociety of Ortho-Bionomy International (SOBI)
Dr. Pauls began teaching Ortho-Bionomy in the U.S.and is used with permission.
and Europe. Today Ortho-Bionomy is taught and