What are bodywork and manual therapy?
Bodywork and manual therapy are general terms that refer to body manipulation therapies used for relaxation and pain relief. Massage therapy is a well-known form of soft tissue manual manipulation therapy. The idea behind bodywork is that people learn – or are forced by injury or stress into – unnatural ways of moving or holding their bodies. This unnatural movement or posture changes the natural alignment of bones, which in turn causes discomfort and may contribute to health problems. The aim of bodywork is to realign and reposition the body to allow natural, graceful movement. Bodywork, along with identifying possible contributing causes of unnatural movement and posture, is thought to reduce stress and ease pain.
