What is Myopractic?

Myopractic Care is a holistic therapeutic modality that emphasizes the restoration of optimal musculoskeletal function through targeted adjustments to muscles, fascia (connective tissue), and bio-structural elements. By addressing imbalances in these soft tissues, it promotes proper body alignment, enhances mobility, reduces pain, and supports the body's innate healing processes. Practitioners employ gentle, non-invasive techniques such as soft tissue mobilizations, myofascial release, stretching, corrective exercise and positional therapies to release tension, improve circulation, and realign the body's structural framework.


Key Principles and Techniques

  1. Muscle and Fascial Focus: Interventions prioritize the manipulation of soft tissues to alleviate restrictions, rather than relying on skeletal repositioning.
  2. Bio-Structural Adjustments: These involve subtle corrections to the body's foundational posture and movement patterns, often guided by assessments of gait, posture, functional mobility and tissue integrity.
  3. Holistic Philosophy: Rooted in the belief that the body can self-regulate when free from soft tissue dysfunction, it integrates principles from anatomy, biomechanics, and functional medicine.


How is it different from Chiropractic Care?

While Myopractic Care shares a foundational philosophy with chiropractic -both advocate for natural, drug-free interventions to facilitate the body's self-healing by addressing structural misalignments- their methodologies diverge significantly:



Myopractic CareChiropractic Care
Primary FocusSoft tissues (muscles, fascia)Spinal joints and vertebrae
Core TechniqueSoft tissue mobilizations, low velocity manual techniques, myofascial release, positional therapiesHigh-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) spinal adjustments or manipulations
ApproachGentle, sustained pressure and movementQuick, thrusting motions to "crack" joints
ScopeMusculoskeletal and fascial systems, intrinsic muscles of stabilizationPrimarily vertebral subluxations
Training EmphasisMyofascial therapy and functional anatomy, Kinesiology, Bio-structural integrationSpinal biomechanics and neurology


In essence, Myopractic Care offers a complementary, tissue-centric alternative for those seeking relief from chronic tension, postural issues, or movement impairments without the joint-focused interventions typical of chiropractic. It is often pursued by individuals preferring a softer, more gradual therapeutic experience. Consultation with a certified Myopractic practitioner is recommended for personalized application.