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This episode of The Thrivalist Manifesto focuses on ELDOA-postural self-normalizing techniques, which aims to leverage the fascia in the body to produce a type of active traction for spinal joints.  Of particular interest is the tremendous neurological benefit of this revolutionary technique, the brain actually changes how it controls and positions joints.  A new understanding of this now 35+ year old teschnique is discussed.  Ben Velazquez has been working hand in glove with the founder, Dr. Guy Voyer for nearly 20 years; they have a close professional relationship.  Our own Ben V. has worked more closely with Dr. Voyer than anyone in the US. 

ELDOA is an acronym that stands for ‘Longitudinaux avec Decoaptation Osteo-Articulaire’.  This is French of cousrs and if that is a mouthful, the English translation is, Longitudinal Osteo-Articular Decoaptation Stretches (LOADS).

Ben talks about his personal interactions with Dr. Guy Voyer, the mastermind behind the ELDOA technique and how this technique slowly made its place in the world of strength training, osteopathy, neurology and rehabilitation.  Ben has almost single handedly brought this technique to world of professional sports and concussion rehabilitation.

A detailed breakdown of the ELDOA postures is discussed in this episode and the biomechanics the postures involve which link all parts of your body.

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0:55- Introduction to the episode

1:12-What is ELDOA?

2:00-Dr. Voyer, the mastermind behind the ELDOA technique

5:53-What is osteopathy as it relates to Dr. Voyer’s education in France?

12:20- Breakdown of the ELDOA postures

14:01-How everything can be explained in neurotransmission