Chapman Reflexes

Chapman reflexes (also called Chapman’s points or neuromyopathic reflex points) are small, tender nodules found in the skin, fascia, or muscle that are thought to correspond to dysfunction in specific internal organs.

What They Are

• Palpable, pea-sized nodules
  
  

• Typically feel firm or “gritty”
  
  

• Located in predictable areas on the body
  
  

• Often tender when pressed
  
  

They are most commonly found:

• Along the anterior (front) trunk
  
  

• Along the posterior (back) spine and rib areas
  
  

In Simple Terms

Chapman reflexes are tender body points that osteopathic physicians use as possible indicators of internal organ stress, based on a neuro-lymphatic reflex theory. They are part of osteopathic tradition rather than mainstream conventional diagnostic medicine.