Neuromuscular Therapy

Neuromuscular therapists are trained in the physiology of the nervous system and its effect on the muscular and skeletal systems as well as kinesiology ( study of human movement) and biomechanics ( study of the mechanics of a living body) .

Neuromuscular Therapy is a comprehensive program of soft tissue manipulation techniques that balance the central nervous system with the structure and form of the musculoskeletal system  with use of soft tissue techniques.  The techniques manipulate the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central nervous system.  

Neuromuscular was developed in the 1930's by Dr. Stanley Lief in England. He theorised neuromuscular therapy could balance the central nervous system with the musculoskeletal system correcting any disorders brought about as a result of any imbalances between the two.

In a neuromuscular therapy treatment the therapist will examine the patient and their medical history to accurately gauge all the factors that are creating and prolonging pain. Once the problem areas have been identified tretment will begin.  One treatment is to alternating levels of concentrated pressure are applied on the areas of muscle spasm with the fingers, knuckles or elbow.