What is Positional Release Therapy?
PRT was first developed in 1950 by Dr. Lawerence Jones, DO, an osteopathic physician. It is a form of manual medicine that resolves pain and tissue dysfunction through positioning the body and tissue into specific positions, the neurological system can be manipulated to interrupt the pain spasm cycle and over time, to reset the resting length of tissue in a "normal" range, which promotes increase in strength, performance and function. Essentially, it is much like unkinking a knot from a chain necklace; tissues are pushed together, twisted, compressed and manipulated to take tension off "neurological chain links."
The primary goal of PRT is to promote a positive healing environment by correcting musculoskeletal and neurological imbalances to facilitate tissue regeneration, growth, and repair in order for the body to self-correct itself. The therapy is pain-free and is suited for all ages and most painful conditions.
The primary goal of PRT is to promote a positive healing environment by correcting musculoskeletal and neurological imbalances to facilitate tissue regeneration, growth, and repair in order for the body to self-correct itself. The therapy is pain-free and is suited for all ages and most painful conditions.