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Trager Approach is a type of movement of the body that has been proven to remove neuromuscular pain from the body.  This method was created by Milton Trager, MD, over the course of his 65 year career. You can gain the benefits of his knowledge by finding a Trager practitioner in your area.

The Trager Approach was developed by a young man who had his own physical obstacles to overcome. Milton Trager overcame spinal deformities as a child to become a gymnast and dancer. One of his first success stories was his boxing trainer. The Trager Approach has two phases: the passive phase called table work and the active face trademarked as Mentastics™. Both phases combine to create easier movement within your body.

Who can benefit from the Trager Approach? Milton worked on anyone who would let him demonstrate his techniques on them. He even worked on his father who suffered from sciatica and a childhood friend who suffered from paralysis due to polio. All sorts of neuromuscular conditions that have been the result of accidents, physical or emotional trauma or stress are within the realms of the technique according to the founder. Read the rest of this entry »