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NMT is a comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation striving to balance to body’s central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system. It is based on neurological laws, which explain how the central nervous system initiates and maintains pain. The goal is to help relieve the pain and dysfunction by understanding and alleviating the underlying causes.
NMT can help individuals who experience distortion and biochemical dysfunction, which is often a symptom of a deeper problem. It is also used to locate and release spasms and hyper-contraction in the tissue, eliminate trigger points that cause refereed pain, restore postural alignment, proper biomechanics and flexibility to the tissues, rebuild strength of injured tissues, and assist venous and lymphatic flow. In a nutshell, it can help pretty much anyone.
A typical session starts with a structural assessment of the client’s body. From this and a verbal dialogue the therapist will understand which muscles will need to be worked on. The entire body may not be worked on in every session depending on the client’s need. Techniques used during a NMT session include skin rolling, MRF, Deep Tissue massage, and Trigger Point work. The technique will determine if and how much oil is applied. Typically the therapist uses either their hands or thumbs to apply gliding techniques. Occasionally a massage tool called a T-bar is used. The client is generally undressed and draped on the table. There is an active dialogue between therapist and client about how much pressure is being applied, what the therapist is sensing and any referral patterns the client is experiencing. A typical session lasts an hour.
Soreness can occur (see Trigger Point information above). Typically good effects can be achieved with the first treatment, however for lasting results more than one session will probably be necessary. The results depend on the client’s body and its ability to integrate the therapy.
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