What is Neuromuscular Massage Therapy?

Neuromuscular therapy, otherwise known as trigger point myotherapy, is a type of massage therapy that focuses on putting pressure on specific “myofascial” points in your body to relieve the pain. In other words, NMT focuses on pinpointing precise locations on your body that is causing pain — often referred to as “trigger points” — to resolve the problem at the source.

What Does Neuromuscular Massage Therapy Treat?

Some of the medical issues for which neuromuscular massage can be an appropriate treatment include:

• Low back pain
• Upper back pain
• Carpal tunnel-like symptoms
• Sciatica-like symptoms
• Calf cramps
• Plantar fasciitis
• Tendonitis
• Knee pain
• Jaw pain
• Tempomandibular joint pain (TMJ disorders)
• Hip pain
• Headaches
• Iliotibial band friction syndrome

What Are The Neuromuscular Therapy Massage Benefits?

In general, patients who undergo neuromuscular massage therapy can experience the following benefits:

• Reduced or complete elimination of pain
• Higher levels of flexibility and strength
• Increased ease and efficiency of movement
• Better posture
• Balanced musculoskeletal and nervous systems
• Improved blood circulation
• Lower levels of body toxins
• Higher levels of energy and vitality

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