Here’s a bit of science, to help you make sense of BoneWork. bones form the overall framework of our bodies, giving us shape, support, movement and protection. We tend to think of bones as hard, dry and unyielding, as described in the song, ‘dem bones”. This is true of dead bones, most familiar to meat eaters and dog owners. However, living bone is somewhat different. It has a blood supply, a nerve supply and comprises 30 % collagen, which makes it [...]
The therapist surrounds the bone being treated with a snug hold, applying equal pressure on all sides. This is low to medium-level pressure and should feel comfortable and relaxing. You may even drop off to sleep during treatment. If you experience pain or feel that the pressure is uneven, you should tell your therapist immediately, so that they can adjust their hold or pressure. After 10-30 seconds, the bone starts to move and change under the therapists hands and they will [...]
• Badly healed fractures (including thosw with metal plates or pins) • Overgrown bone • Bone that has a lump after healing • Crooked bones • Bone distortions or twists, not due to fractures • Broken noses • Bunions • Joints that will not straighten after being broken.