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Neuromuscular Massage is a specific therapeutic massage for treating acute and chronic pain syndromes. This technique combines movement, stretching and strengthening programs to restore efficient posture and eliminate the causes of most soft tissue pain patterns. Neuromuscular massage is distinguished from other types of massage in that a quasi-static pressure is applied to the skin with the aim of stimulating specific areas of skeletal muscle. Often these areas of muscle are myofascial trigger points.
Palpation is used to pinpoint tender areas and sensitive zones on the body that may be causing discomfort. Tight muscles can affect underlying nerves, which can cause undue pain. Trigger point therapy is used to release entrapped nerves from muscle impingement. Neuromuscular massage can move painlessly from investigative to treatment mode in an instant, if deemed appropriate.
This specific and scientific approach to muscular pain relief will help to bring about balance between the techniques that bring balance between the muscles, the skeletal system, and the nervous system by manipulating muscles, circulating blood and lymph flow, thereby affecting all of the body's systems. Balance within the body is important for maintaining optimum health.
When muscles become spastic from lack of blood supply and "knot up", muscles can cause compression around nerves, resulting in the discomfort or pain one experiences. As muscles become fatigued their ability to maintain bone alignment is weakened. Neuromuscular Massage restores functional normality.
This noninvasive and economically feasible method of pain treatment is effective in treating cases like low back, neck pain, arm and shoulder pain, hip and knee problems, TMJD and headache, and scoliosis. In addition it provides deep relaxation and stress reduction.
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