Category: Osteopathic Manual Therapy Techniques

water and fascia connection for health and fitness

Water and Fascia: The Overlooked Connection in Health & Fitness

You’ve heard it a million times: “Drink more water!” But what if I told you that simply chugging more bottles isn’t the only solution to keeping your body healthy, flexible, and resilient? What if the quality of your movement and the way you train actually determine how well that water is used inside your system? Let’s break down why

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Diagram showing piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve path

Piriformis Syndrome Treatment: STOP Foam Rolling!

Click to watch the full video If you’ve struggled with pain deep in your glutes, you may have heard the term piriformis syndrome. Many people confuse it with sciatic nerve pain, and unfortunately, one of the most popular “solutions” — foam rolling with a tennis ball often makes the problem worse. This article will clarify what

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Fascia training concept for fascia training

Fascia Training for Total-Body Strength and Resilience

Fascia is far more than “just” connective tissue—it’s the continuous, living network that links every part of your body, from muscles and organs to bones, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. When healthy, fascia is hydrated, flexible, and responsive; it supports mobility, strength, injury prevention, and whole-body balance. If neglected or treated incorrectly, it dries, sticks, and

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ELDOA Stretching? Why ELDOA Is NOT a Stretch, But an Exercise

Click on the image to watch the video ELDOA: Strengthening, Not Stretching Here’s the Science Many associate ELDOA with flexibility or yoga-like stretching, but ELDOA is fundamentally different. Instead of creating passive length, it uses an extreme end-range muscular contraction—an intense, sustained effort to separate joint surfaces and strengthen the tissues surrounding them. Biomechanics: Borelli’s

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ELDOA Method Exercise Benefits—With Example

Click on the image to watch the full video Four Science-Backed Benefits of ELDOA Method Exercise The ELDOA method, developed by Guy Voyer, provides targeted exercises that support the spine and overall health well beyond conventional stretching. Research and clinical observations show ELDOA offers multidimensional benefits for pain reduction, posture, functional movement, and spinal integrity.

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ELDOA method answers for maximum benefit

ELDOA Method Answers For Maximum Benefit

Click on the image to watch the video The Origins of ELDOA: A Science-Driven Solution to Back Pain The ELDOA method was developed by Guy Voyer, DO, in France during the 1970s in response to widespread back pain issues. Voyer, drawing on osteopathic principles, biomechanical science, and years of hands-on research, created a structured system

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SolCore Fitness & Therapy – Who We Are

At SolCore Fitness & Therapy, we help people move out of pain, build lasting strength, and improve their quality of life through a unique blend of osteopathic manual therapy and fascia-focused exercise. Our approach combines cutting-edge techniques like ELDOA, Myofascial Stretching, and targeted strengthening with a deep respect for how the body naturally works. Whether

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