NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY: HOW IT WORKS

Neuromuscular Therapy is a technique used to treat the underlying causes of chronic pain through soft tissue manipulation, according to Web MD. It allows the recipient to experience pain relief from repetitive stress injuries by addressing trigger points, postural issues, nerve compression or biomechanical issues. While it can feel somewhat painful, neuromuscular therapy is proven to work and has been recognized as an alternative therapy for chronic back pain. So, how exactly does it work? Read more below to find out!

Let's talk about Trigger Points

Let's keep this simple: trigger points are areas of muscles that are in a hard "knot" and in a state of constant contraction, which can send referred pain to other areas of the body. One of our favorite examples would be of a trigger point in the scalene area sending referred pain down into the arm. So while the arm may be where you're feeling pain, it's really caused by the knot in the scalene area. 

By pressing down on the trigger point using consistent pressure, it eventually releases, allowing the muscles to relax causing pain to recede from the area. This can often feel awkward and uncomfortable, so communication between client and therapist is vital during the session. Although the process can be painful, it's necessary in order for the client to actually benefit from this type of therapy. This is often referred to as "good pain" since once the muscles release they are able to relax and pain decreases. 

What are the benefits of Neuromuscular Therapy?

Aside from pain relief, one of the benefits of neuromuscular therapy is an increased range of motion. Since releasing trigger points (or hard "knots" of muscle) actually relaxes the muscle, it can help you gain more mobility and allow for freer movement. This in turn can lead to better sleep, taking less pain medication, and actually enjoying the activities you love to do but may not have been able to before due to pain or movement constriction. Remember, taking part in the activities you enjoy releases endorphins, making you feel happier and leading to an improved outlook on life!

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Testimonial

As someone who has had neuromuscular therapy done before, I can tell you that it works and I immediately felt improvement following my session. I have lots of problems with my shoulders and neck due to sitting in a desk chair for 6 hours a day, followed by an evening holding my young children. Being able to experience relief was by far one of the best things for me and I felt a vast improvement in my range of motion and my sleep. 

Keep in mind that some soreness may occur after your session, just like with regular massage therapy, due to the increased pressure used on the body. This can easily be resolved using hot and cold compresses or taking a warm bath with Epsom Salts. 

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