What is the ELDOA?

We have been instructing the ELDOA postures and using them with our clients since 2015!  The ELDOA is not just for back pain. We use the ELDOA with all of our clients. The ELDOA are postural exercises (LOADS) that you can do yourself with the primary goal being to increase the space within a chosen joint. As the ELDOA “create” space, there is an improvement in joint mechanics, increased blood flow, reduced pressure on the discs, a reduction of pain, spinal disc rehydration, better muscle tone, improved posture, and a sense of well being and awareness.

The human spine is a complicated and vital structure. Compression and articular blocks can cause pain, arthritis and neurological conditions. The ELDOA postures are a highly effective solution to these conditions. The ELDOA are very precise postures that target a specific joint region to provide relief from pain and restore balance.

Designed by French osteopath Guy VOYER DO, the ELDOA (Etirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptition Osteo-Articulaire) utilize myofascial stretching to put tension around a primary lesion making it the center of “separating forces.” The myofascial tension solicits a postural normalization in a specific joint resulting in numerous benefits.

LOADS (Longitudinal Osteo-articular Decoaptation Stretches – the English acronym) are postural self-normalizing techniques, which aim at widening the space within a pair of joints. It is possible in one minute a day to relieve disc compression between L5-S1 or even more specifically at the sacroiliac joints.

By practicing ELDOA regularly, individuals can strengthen muscles, prevent injuries, and develop a better mind-body connection. It's important to learn and practice ELDOA under the guidance of a qualified instructor for optimal results and safety.