Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a specialized form of soft tissue manual therapy. It differs from regular massage in that it addresses the nervous system and its effect on the muscular system.
Core Principles
NMT is built on the understanding that pain is often caused by:
- 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.
Who is it for?
If you suffer from chronic pain, sciatica, rotator cuff issues, or unexplained muscle tightness, NMT can often find the root cause where traditional methods might fail.