Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
Increase Flexibility & Range of Motion
Trigger points are muscle fibers locked in a constricted position which limit the range of motion and flexibility of your muscles and joints. When these particular cells are in spasm, there is limited blood flow through the area, leading to a build up of metabolic waste and a lack of fresh oxygen and nutrients. During neuromuscular massage, the goal is to increase blood flow, release the trigger point and extend the muscle. Working origins and insertion points is where the magic happens. This work is performed specifically where the muscle and tendon connect, and when applied can help restore normal joint function.
- Promoting the exchange of cells and fluids in and out of the joint to promote joint repair
- Stimulating synovial joint lubrication by stimulating synovial membrane and rehydration of articular cartilage
- Normalize neurological function by activating joint receptors, resulting in relaxation of the muscles around in a joint
Pain Relief
A trigger point in a muscle can cause pain and strain throughout the muscle, and because muscle constriction can pressure a nerve bundle, pain can be felt distant from the original location of the spasm, also This is called a “referral pain”. In neuromuscular therapy, the trigger points associated with the clients described muscle pain or numbness, are targeted by applying concentrated pressure on that point to alleviate the tension.
Neuromuscular sessions can be a combination of Trigger Point Therapy, Reflexology, Cranial Sacral, pressure release, Myofascial release, and assisted stretches.
Each individual session is assessed through a brief intake session 10-15 min before the first session, with follow up on progress before each appointment. These treatments target areas on body that you are experiencing the most pain or chronic pain. Sessions are customized to those areas. Before each session, the client’s feedback will determine that sessions structure, based on the progress body makes in between sessions.