ELDOA, which stands for Étirements Longitudinaux avec Decoaptation Ostéo Articulaire, is a groundbreaking technique developed by the esteemed Osteopath Guy Voyer DO. Over the span of 35 years, Voyer aimed to address chronic back pain and empower his clients to cultivate self-healing while achieving significant improvements in their well-being.
At its core, ELDOA focuses on decompressing specific joints of the body by establishing "myofascial tension." This innovative approach utilizes tensegrity biomechanics, grounded in extensive research on fascia, to "create space" within particular joints or spinal segments. By generating fascial tension that stabilizes the vertebra below and engaging in contractions at extreme ranges of motion above the target disc, ELDOA effectively decouples the joints, optimizing their function.
The versatility of ELDOA is notable, as there is a specialized technique for virtually every joint in the body, including the spine, sacroiliac joint, shoulders, hips, ribs, and skull. The primary objective of ELDOA is to increase the space within joints through decoaptation.
Through the application of ELDOA, practitioners can experience a multitude of benefits, including enhanced joint mechanics, improved blood circulation, alleviated pressure on spinal discs, pain reduction, rehydration of spinal discs, better posture, and an overall sense of well-being and heightened bodily awareness.
ELDOA stands as a powerful modality that can be beneficial for everyone seeking to improve their physical health and quality of life.