Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
The body is significantly affected by the powerful
force of gravity. In state of misalignment, the valuable resources
of the body are used inefficiently, so in this way, the body try
tremendously to be maintained straightened up and aligned. And if we
add to this the daily stress, the physical damages, the unhealthy
movements, and the sad spirit, it can carry completely our structure
out of alignment. Through the time, the body shortens and hardens
itself to accommodate the stress, generating this way stiffness,
pain and lack of comfort. A body that is aligned and balanced with
the force of gravity moves freely and efficiently. Moving turns
pleasant, breathing easier and it does not require any effort to
maintain a good posture.
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. Consists of alternating levels of concentrated
pressure on the areas of muscle spasms. This technique manipulates
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 cause nerves to speed up their
transmission, inhibiting equilibrium and making the body vulnerable
to pain and dysfunction. It is therefore necessary to stabilize low
levels of neurological activity to maintain normal function and
overall health.
Neuromuscular therapy is a science of using specific techniques
and manipulations to relieve chronic pain, contractions, realign posture
and relax strain on joints and osseous structures. A complete structural
evaluation will be taken at the beginning of therapy with detailed noting
of adjustments.
Neuromuscular Therapy will be used to address five elements that
cause pain:
Ischemia: Lack of blood supply to soft tissues which causes
hypersensitivity to touch.
Trigger Points: Highly irritated points in muscles which
refer pain to other parts of the body.
Nerve Compression or Entrapment:Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue,
cartilage or bone.
Postural Distortion: Imbalance of the muscular system
resulting from the movement of the body off the longitudinal and
horizontal planes.
Biomechanical Dysfunction: Imbalance of the musculoskeletal
system resulting in faulty movement patterns (i.e., poor lifting
habits, bad mechanics in a golf swing of tennis stroke, computer
keyboarding).
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