The Dorn Method Introduction
The Dorn Method is a very gentle and safe manual therapy which was developed to
focus on the causes of common Back and Joint pain. It originated
in Germany some 40 years ago where it has become very popular due to its simplicity,
the ease with which it can be learned, and its many success stories. Dorn can now
be found growing throughout the world including the UK where there are currently
around 300 Complementary Therapists including those working in orthodox medicine
who have had Dorn Method training.
Dorn is a Complementary Therapy employing techniques which have been designed to
correct misalignments of the spine and other joints using a dynamic
approach carried out rather uniquely with full active participation of the client.
The Dorn Method avoids unnecessary stress to muscles and ligaments and involves
no jerky manipulation, no thrust moves or ‘clicking’ and ‘crunching’ of joints which
some people fear or dislike.
It is also a self-help system, where therapists promote good posture and teach a
set of simple self-help exercises for clients to practice at home, the aim being
to help maintain long term health and to help prevent back pain.
From humble beginings to Global reach
Dorn has its origins in South Germany and has been used now for nearly 40 years
by thousands of therapists and a number of Doctors, it can now be found being taught
not only in the UK, but also as far away as the U.S.A., Hong Kong, Australia and
The Philippines; in fact the growth of Dorn has now continued into well over 20
countries.
Dorn has also appeared on TV and radio with numerous articles published in specialist
magazines and some well known consumer health publications.
The growth and popularity of The Dorn Method is due in the most part to word of
mouth recommendation from those who have received Dorn Method therapy, and by Therapists
who have learned Dorn and then recommend it to other Therapists after observing
excellent positive effects treating common back pain and other
related conditions.
The Dorn Method is more than just a therapy
The Dorn Method is more than a manual therapy. It is in reality a combination of
three parts which aim to provide a maintenance and preventative joint care system
to help look after the body over the long term.
The first part of this trio-combination is the actual therapy, which focuses on
looking for and correcting imbalances within the body. Here the therapist uses gentle
and safe techniques that guide joints back into thier correct place, and used to
begin the process of helping the body to restore itself to its optimum state.
Secondly, Dorn promotes the use of better posture in day to day life; as an example,
simple suggestions include not sitting crossed legged or not slouching whilst seated
in front of the computer at work; these are typical bad habits we fall into, and
which over time can lead to health problems such as Back or joint pain.
Thirdly and importantly, Dorn also teaches a set of simple, easy to learn self-help
exercises which are designed to be taken away and practised at home. These exercises
are designed to help continue what a Dorn Therapist started, helping maintain balance
in the body and therefore aim for good health over the long term. A few minutes
spent each day for example on a simple leg length correction exercise, can help
to keep the hip joint in place, and the spine sitting straight. Today these self-help
exercises can be found being taught in some Kindergartens in Germany helping to
educate the young to start looking after themselves. You can read more about the
Dorn Method Self Help Exercises here.