Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is treatment specific massage therapy. It
attempts to address soft tissue dysfunction through analysis of postural
distortion, biomechanical dysfunction and soft tissue causes of pattern
presenting pain conditions. This bodywork deals with four systems of soft
tissue: the muscular system, the connective tissue system (fascia), the
nervous system, and the lymphatic system.
NMT incorporates various techniques such as myo-fascial release, linear and
cross fiber friction and trigger point therapy to assess and treat areas of pain
restricted range of motion and inflammation. NMT could best be described as
the integration of each of these treatment methods combined with
bio-mechanical analysis and effective rehabilitation exercises.
NMT sessions typically have a specific treatment goal focused on pain
remediation, increased range of motion or structural change. A typical session
last from 30-90 minutes and is often focused on a specific area of treatment.
This practice usually involves assessment, treatment, stretching, and
strengthening.
Neuromuscular
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