10/15/2025
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Ever wondered how your body moves with such coordinated ease, adapts to the internal and external forces that beset it, and is capable of amazing feats? The answer lies in a fascinating concept called biotensegrity.
Originally introduced by orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stephen M. Levin, biotensegrity states that the body isn’t just a stack of bones with muscles attached; a system of pulleys and levers. Instead, it’s a self-organising, dynamic structure built on the continuous dance between tension and compression.
From cells to organs, bones to muscles, all surrounded and supported by the liquid crystalline matrix that is the fascia, the biotensegral body is resilient, low-energy and load-distributing; it self-formed in the embryo, has no 'core' and is internally balanced and fully adaptive to every situation.
When we understand biotensegrity, we stop seeing the body as a machine to be “fixed” and start recognising it as a living system with the ability to self heal; one that is responsive, resonant and highly sensitive on many levels.
Curious to dive deeper into how this shapes your work with the body, whether you are a movement educator, manual therapist, surgeon or osteopath? Become a Member of The Fascia Hub and explore our range of fascinating articles and videos on this subject. Just visit https://bit.ly/TFHMBSP to discover everything our membership has to offer. Take your understanding to the next level.
