Dorn Spinal Therapy

Dorn Spinal Therapy is a gentle, effective and safe vertebrae and joint treatment to correct misalignments of the spinal column and other joints.

The method is based on the natural laws of physics and anatomy and combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with Western medicine techniques and principles.

Dorn Spinal Therapy was developed by Dieter Dorn in Germany during the 1970s for relief of back pain, and has become an increasingly popular procedure as more and more patients find relief. With a history of over 30 years, no harm has been reported as a consequence of Dorn treatment.

How does Dorn Spinal Therapy work?

• No medication is used.
• Body movement is a fundamental element in the treatment. All corrections happen dynamically;  the patient swings either a leg, arm or moves the head, depending on the area the therapist is working on. The movement distracts the muscles so they can´t resist the correction.   This feature makes the treatment a gentle therapy.
• By aligning the body, skeletal structure muscle tension is released and muscles can move into their correct, relaxed position. In this way, for example, a sore upper or lower trapezius can be relieved by aligning the upper or lower cervical and thoracic spine. Lower back pain or sciatic pain can be relieved by balancing the hips and correcting different apparent leg lengths.
• The treatment kick-starts the body’s own healing process. So it is not about the practitioner fixing the problem; it is about the body starting to work with the new information set through the treatment.
• The therapist will find and work on tender points the patient was unaware of, and this will potentially speed the healing process.  This is why so few treatments are usually needed.