Neuromuscular Therapy
What is it?
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a type of soft tissue therapy which employs static pressure on specific points to: relieve pain, interrupt a self-perpetuating pain cycle.
It is a diagnostic tool as well as a treatment method for normalizing dysfunctional tissue by isolating and identifying the imbalance and restoring normal function and resilience to the damaged tissues. These areas of dysfunctional tissue - known as trigger points - are characterized by local tenderness and referred sensations.
When can it be helpful?
Stress is a Leading Cause of Chronic Pain
Stress can come in many different forms but always elicits the same response from the body - muscle tension
When muscles tighten, vessels constrict. Circulation diminishes reducing the available oxygen supply and increasing toxic waste accumulation.
Lack of oxygen, also called ischemia, and waste accumulation both add to the hypersensitivity of nerve receptors. We interpret these incoming signals as pain.
When we feel pain, we automatically tense up. Pain signals also alert the brain that an injury has occurred (even if it hasn’t) and the surrounding tissues harden to “splint” the injury
The increase in muscle tension further reduces circulation
The result is more pain
An increase in the level of pain raises anxiety levels as well as increasing muscle tension even more.
FAQs
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A normal session is 50 Minutes of hands on massage.
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Pre-Op
• 3-5 Visits excluding day prior and day of surgery
Post-Op
• 3-5 Visits (after 48-72 Hours post op after physician’s follow-up)
MLD Maintenance
• 1 tx. Every 3-4 Months
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• Drink Water
• Eat Healthy
• Exercise
• Wear Physician Ordered Compression
MLD Maintenance
• 1 tx. Every 3-4 Months
Getting Started
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Aland, J. (2 C.E.). Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy: Theory, techniques and applications.
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