Neuromuscular Therapy / Trigger Point

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a very specialized form of manual therapy.  A therapist trained in NMT is educated in the physiology of the nervous system and its effect on the muscular and skeletal systems.  The Neuromuscular Therapist also is educated in kinesiology and biomechanics and how to work in a clinical or medical environment.

 

By definition, Neuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. The technique involves manipulating the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system.  In a healthy individual, nerves transmit impulses (which are responsible for every movement, function and thought) to the body very slowly.  Injury, trauma, postural distortion or stress can cause nerves to speed up their transmission, thereby inhibiting equilibrium and making the body vulnerable to pain and dysfunction.  NMT uses static pressure to stabilize neurological activity so your nervous system can return to normal function and overall health.

 

Neuromuscular Therapy addresses the following five causes of pain:

1. Ischemia: Lack of blood supply to soft tissues which causes hypersensitivity to touch
2. Trigger Points:  Highly irritated points in muscles which refer pain to other parts of the body.
3. Nerve Compression or Entrapment:  Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue, cartilage or bone.
4. Postural Distortion:  Imbalance of muscular system resulting from the movement of the body off the longitudinal and horizontal planes
5. Biomechanical Dysfunction: Imbalance of the musculoskeletal system resulting in faulty movement patterns (i.e., poor lifting habits, bad mechanics in golf swing, or tennis stroke or computer keyboarding)

 

Massage Techniques
If you know what style of massage you prefer, please let us know when you book your session and we’ll match a therapist to your specific needs.  Otherwise, merely tell us how you feel when you come in, and our therapists will create a custom session for you.   Please note, not all therapists use every technique.