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Ischemia: Ischemia refers to a lack of adequate blood flow to muscles, often causing pain and hypersensitivity. Restricted blood flow prevents oxygen and nutrients from reaching affected tissues, leading to muscle tightness and soreness. NMT uses targeted pressure and manipulation to release tension and restore proper blood circulation, reducing ischemic pain.
Trigger Points: Trigger points are small, hypersensitive areas in muscles that often feel like knots and can refer pain to other parts of the body. These points can develop due to overuse, injury, or poor posture and are frequently responsible for chronic pain and restricted movement. NMT focuses on identifying and deactivating these trigger points, relieving referred pain and reducing muscle tightness.
Nerve Compression or Entrapment: When soft tissues, such as muscles, tendons, or ligaments, put pressure on nearby nerves, it can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the affected area. Neuromuscular therapy assesses and releases these areas of compression, relieving nerve impingement and restoring sensation and function to the impacted region.
Postural Distortion: Poor posture can place stress on specific muscles and joints, leading to muscle imbalance, chronic pain, and soft tissue strain. NMT therapists evaluate body alignment and work to correct postural issues, addressing the muscular imbalances that result from long-term poor posture. This helps realign the body, reducing the strain on soft tissues and alleviating pain.
Biomechanical Dysfunction: Biomechanical dysfunction occurs when there are imbalances in the body’s movement patterns or alignment, often due to improper joint function or muscle imbalances. These dysfunctions can place undue stress on the soft tissues, leading to discomfort and limited mobility. Neuromuscular therapy corrects these imbalances through targeted manipulation, improving movement efficiency and reducing pain associated with poor biomechanics.
Through a combination of these focused techniques, Neuromuscular Therapy addresses the underlying causes of soft tissue pain, promoting muscle relaxation, improving circulation, and enhancing overall mobility. By treating these root issues, NMT not only alleviates pain but also helps prevent future discomfort, making it an effective and long-lasting solution for those dealing with chronic pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal imbalances.
For clients seeking neuromuscular therapy, Karen utilizes soft tissue techniques that address the above five issues by balancing the central nervous system of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves with the structure of the musculoskeletal system. It is a form of deep bodywork that provides treatment for many causes of chronic pain, soft tissue damage and disorders of the posture. It uses neurological laws that dictate how the central nervous system initiates pain responses.
It’s a specialized form of deep tissue massage that targets muscular and nervous system disorders.
It’s effective for back pain, migraines, sports injuries, TMJ, and carpal tunnel syndrome, among others.
It focuses on trigger points and uses specific techniques to address pain and biomechanical issues.
Some discomfort may be felt when trigger points are treated, but communication with the therapist can manage this.
Sessions typically last between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the area being treated.
No, but it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare professional first, especially if you have a medical condition.
It varies based on individual needs and the severity of the condition being treated.
Yes, by alleviating muscular tension, it can also reduce stress.
You might experience soreness for a day or two, followed by relief of symptoms.
Some insurance plans cover it, but you should check with your provider.
We have been with Gregg and Karen for 25 years. They were our full time health care professionals prior to moving to the Pittsburgh area...
I would recommend the services of Gregg or Karen to everyone. They are both caring people who are truly interested in helping me get more out of my life by feeling better...
This year was my 1st time getting a colonic and I absolutely enjoyed the process! Karen informed more on the procedure, made it comfortable for me
For over 30 years, Greg and Karen have worked together to facilitate people of all ages, in all conditions, in their health and wellness.
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