Neuromuscular Therapy

80 hours

Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a comprehensive and advanced soft tissue manipulation system specializing in working with chronic muscle pain. Based on neurological laws, this therapy brings the body’s central nervous system into homeostatic balance with the musculoskeletal system. Various Swedish massage strokes, such as linear effleurage and deep friction, along with trigger point release and myofascial release, were used. NMT techniques, along with a thorough structural evaluation, are needed to understand and treat the causative factors involved in acute and chronic muscle pain and dysfunction. Specifically, NMT is used to deactivate trigger points in muscles. It is also used to lengthen chronically shortened muscles and balance muscle groups, especially when working with people suffering from postural dysfunction. It is used to treat chronic pain stemming from various injuries, such as those related to sports injuries (strains), car injuries (whiplash), repetitive  strain  injuries (carpal  tunnel  syndrome),  accumulative trauma  injuries  (TMJ  dysfunction) and  skeletal  problems (disc herniation). Being  trained in this therapy will allow a massage therapist to specialize in working with chronic muscle pain and take an active role in helping people overcome injuries and postural dysfunction. –Jocelyn Granger