If you're a Complementary Therapist working in a field like reflexology, massage
therapy or Indian head massage, one of the things I'm sure you've found is many
people will come to you suffering some sort of back or joint condition which is
causing them grief. Of course, the standard response is usually to tell them to
see their GP, and for those with severe underlying medical problems this is probably
the best advice; however, the overwhelming majority of sufferers can be treated
successfully by complementary therapists who have added back pain treatment to their
skill set. The business case for this makes good sense. Back pain is extremely common,
affecting some four out of five adults at some point in their lives, and in fact
is probably the greatest cause of time missed away from work. Back pain can affect
people of all ages and be very painful and debilitating. Therefore, as a complementary
therapist, adding back and joint pain relief to your toolkit can only help to provide
the foundation for your business to grow substantially. For me, being able to successfully
treat back and joint pain has brought repeat business and many new clients through
word of mouth recommendation, something I found harder to achieve with my other
complementary therapies.
I think perhaps what puts many complementary therapists off is thinking that in
order to treat back pain the requirement is to spend years in academia training
to the level of osteopathy or similar, not to mention the associated financial costs.
There is also the fear factor involved, which is the worry about doing damage when
working with vertebrae and joints. However, none of this need be the case. As in
many areas of life, the fact that it doesn't have to be complicated to be successful
also holds true for back pain therapy. Whilst there is absolutely a place for high-level
training as mentioned above, it is also seen that the majority of back and joint
problems can be safely and successfully dealt with using simpler techniques.
My chosen route was to learn The Dorn Method which I not only practise but also
teach. The Dorn Method sprung into existence in Germany over 36 years ago and can
now be found being taught throughout the world. I believe the reason for its success
lies not only in its remarkable proven effectiveness in treating back and joint
pain, but also its short learning curve which makes it suitable for almost anyone
to master very quickly and at minimal cost.
The Dorn Method is also very safe, the treatment involving no 'clicking' or 'crunching'
of joints, but instead using gentle techniques where the client takes an active
part to help joints slip more easily into place without any harsh or severe corrections.
The Dorn Method can also help with many other common health problems too such as
headaches, migraines and sciatica, along with psychological problems such as eating
disorders, and it doesn't take much to see where the treatment of these can also
deliver further benefits to your reputation and business.
Of course, as well as the business case for learning The Dorn Method, there is also
nothing quite like the feeling of being able to help free someone from their pain
and discomfort, which in itself generates a lot of joy and personal satisfaction.
To find out more, visit www.dornmethod.co.uk where you'll find information about
The Dorn Method and how to go about adding it to your toolbox of skills.
Written by Brigitte Nath, The UK Dorn Method Centre