Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a very specialized form of
manual therapy. A therapist trained in NMT is educated in the physiology of the nervous system and its effect on the muscular
and skeletal systems. The therapist uses static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. This technique
manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system. In
a healthy individual, nerves transmit impulses (which are responsible for every movement, function and thought) to the body
very slowly. Injury, trauma, postural distortion or stress cause nerves to speed up their transmission, inhibiting equilibrium
and making the body vulnerable to pain and dysfunction. It is therefore necessary to stabilize low levels of neurological
activity to maintain normal function and overall health. Neuromuscular Therapy aids in the stabilization process.
