Neuromuscular Therapy

After the intensive study of the nervous system and its interaction with the musculoskeletal system, the neuromuscular therapy was developed. When there is no homeostatic balance, a chronic myofascial or dysfunction will occur. This neuromuscular therapy aims to restore the equilibrium between the two systems.

How does this therapy work? It has a holistic approach towards healing and the emphasis is laid on stimulating the body to heal itself. As the healing began, the techniques of this therapy are used to stimulate soft tissue repair in the affected areas. Before the session starts, the therapsit will ask the patient about his or her medical history to accurately measure the factors which has created and prolonged pain. After this has been identified, there will be alternating levels of concentrated pressure to apply on the areas of muscle spasm with the use of fingers, knuckles or elbow.

Neuromuscular massage therapy is a form of manual therapy or massage that uses static pressure to relieve pain. It concentrates on the irritable spots within the tight muscle, the strong connective tissue surrounding muscles called trigger points. These areas can cause pain by shortening the muscle or causing referred pain, which pain is located other than the trigger point site.

It aims to balance the central nervous system correct any disorders brought by the imbalances between the two. It helps in enhancing the function of joints and muscles, speeds healing by facilitating the release of endorphins.

During the neuromuscular therapy session, it can increase circulation to the area affected, break up the tightness and decrease the pain. It also boosts mood by increasing the production of certain chemicals such endorphins and serotonin the same way with the hot stone massage. Aside from that, it enhances the performance by increasing muscle flexibility and proper muscle length thereby increasing such things as stamina and coordination.

Pain such as ischemia, a decreased in blood supply which often found in areas of tightened muscles, are healed by neuromuscular massage therapy. Another pain like nerve entrapment or compression can also be healed by neuromuscular therapy. It relieves pain and tightness due to things like postural or biochemical problems.

Neuromuscular massage therapy improves the immune system function, including the glands, joints affected soft tissue by relieving pressure on compressed nerves. It offers diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic benefits. The first goal of the therapist is to identify nodules or bands of muscle fibers and areas of hyper-sensitivity, inflammation, hyper-contractions, and tightened muscles that may result from and contribute to pain. Its techniques are used to assess areas of scar or fibrous tissue and edema and to evaluate soft tissue tone.

The heat from the stones can also increase the production chemicals like endorphins and serotonin because there is an increase in the blood circulation. Also, tight muscles can be loosen up through a hot stone massage. There are many advantages you will obtain while experiencing the soothing effect of this therapy. The result is that the hot rocks rebalances your body and acts to calm your muscle and tissues. Every muscle tissue is released from the heat of the basalt stones thus loosen up tight muscles.

Since these stones came from the earth and ocean, it can treat the body and do wonders to realign us with nature and to nourish a sense of peace and calm. Our bodies long for relaxation, aim for stress relief and want to re-energized. These stone therapies provide a new twist on massage, allowing them to work for you in a new way. This hot stone massage encourage a renewal of the physical and spiritual balance in our lives despite the hassles of everyday life.

Nevertheless any therapy should never induce pain although some discomfort while having this is expected. Before considering any massage technique, it is good to consult to a health care physician to know if there are some conditions which are contraindicated.