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1.Why "Stretching Postural®"?

  • Chronic illness and injuries are ever-increasing in doctors surgeries and medical centres.
  • Back problems have become common-place, as if it is normal for the movement apparatus to suffer.
  • Tendinitus and muscle strain is accepted as the normal progression for sportsmen and sportswomen. (La P.S.H) is the companion of the elderly. Slipped discs and back problems affect 70% of the population and scohoses is left undetected in children and adolescents.
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    So why not ask these questions?

  • Should we be content with these facts?

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  • Is it not the responsibility and the duty of health professionals to put in place a system of prevention?

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  • Does the patient not feel necessary to know their body and the reasons for its suffering?
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    2. What is involed in "Stretching Postural®"?

    Stretching Postural® can compliment different treatments already in place. This technique sets in motion a process ofunderstanding of the body in its entirety.
    The central nervous system is modified by the adjustments made in the deep, inner musculature. This musculature feeds down to the system of balance and posture.
    This is the main aim of the technique. The posture is its chosne target. "Stretching Postural®" is a global static method of muscular re-balancing which takes into consideration the needs of the individual.
    Each person practices the technique within his or her own abilities and limitations of suppleness and tone. Combined with a specific breathing technique, it is practiced without outside help and according to one's own muscular potential.
    The aim is to carry out a progression of stretches and contractions in order to improve and reinforce the unconscious postural musculature without fear of injury The methodology is precise, as much during the postures as during the entire session. The outcome of the posture depends on the exactness of the posture and the correct employment of the methods.

    3. How does it work?

    The postural muscles are rich in neuro-muscular fibres which regulate their tone and responses. This active postural activity is permanent and is maintained by the central nervous system. It prepares and guides the speed of the dynamic muscles.
    By calling on all the muscular fibres, inner muscles as well as the surface muscles, "Stretching Postural" improves tone, agility and freedom of articulation, whatever age. The body is far from being a simple mechanism and, thus, the technique stresses the importance of a psychological involvement. It calls for a psycho-physical approach.
    Where the postural system is deficient, disorders develop and continue. The development of the dynamic, or tonic, muscles tends to lessen the symptoms by re-establishing a mobility of articulation which in itself creates a new perception of the body.

    4. Go further with "Stretching Postural®"

    Jean-Pierre Moreau, founder of "Stretching Postural®", physio-therapist and trainer at L'Institut National des Sports (France) paved the way for the possibility to discover the importance of postural work, its theory and practice.
    An organisation was set up after his death to continue the research, development and teaching of this technique.
    The teachers are fully trained and give classes in many different organisations.
    Contact the secretary of our Association or leave a message:
    -if you would like a free brochure,
    -if you would like to practice, train or integrate "Stretching Postural®" as a compliment to your discipline.