This is a modern and innovative method, created by Frenchman Philippe Suchard, first theorized in “Revolution of Orthopedic Gymnastics,” in 1947. “Revolution” because it is completely antithetical to the principles of classical medical gymnastics, which considers muscles separately in their function and proposes analytical and segmental exercises through both strengthening and stretching.

The scientific explanation for the fact that the back muscles behave as a single muscle is simple: they form a chain like roof tiles. The movement of just one element shortens the whole chain.The existence of four chains was identified, and it is to their permanent tension that we must attribute the dysformisms, pain and discomforts that our body undergoes during life. Therefore, the method is based on lengthening and softening these chains.

The release of rigidity allows the body to regain a more harmonious form, a necessary condition for improved function and motor skills. Traditional medical gymnastics does not give importance to body form, which is considered normal even if imperfect, but what it seeks to restore is function.

Instead, body morphology and health are directly proportional, and many dysformisms are reversible, regardless of age. The human body must also have certain proportions, shapes or symmetries. Any deviation from this ideal morphology can cause suffering.

RPG requires a totally active approach on the part of the patient and involves maintaining postures coordinated with breathing. The latter plays an important role in the method, not surprisingly, the diaphragm is a muscle that has strong relationships with the neck and the entire spine.

During the session, the posturologist’s eye is on the patient’s body to observe what is happening and immediately correct compensations as they are created during exercise. After an initial meeting of about an hour and a half, which includes an interview and reading the body from the posturologist’s perspective, the working hypothesis is decided.

Each session, on a weekly basis, lasts at least one hour.