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What is NEUROMUSCULAR THERAPY ?
NMT
is a technique applied to soft tissues of the body to deactivate tender points called
Trigger Points
(TrPs) found in muscles and connective tissue. Trigger points develop as result of trauma, poor posture,repetitive overuse, or fatigued muscles. This procedure works well for post-cancer patients as well.
The application of NMT is dependent on several key factors:
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The location of myofascial trigger points
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Force has to be applied
perpendicular
to the skin surface if muscle is to be stimulated or activated.
ation of NMT is dependent on several key factors:
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TrP may be described as a "
focus of hyperirritability in tissue when compressed and demonstrates hypersensitivity".
There are five principles to Neuromuscular Therapy :
1. Postural Distortion
2. Biomechanical Dysfunctions
3. Trigger Points
4. Nerve Compression/Entrapment
5. Ischemia
Ischemia is a lack of blood supply to the soft tissues, which causes them to be very sensitive touch.
NMT therefore is a common generic designation for trigger point therapy based on the pioneer in the USA, Janet Travell, M.D., who was the White House physician to Presidents Jack Kennedy and L.B.Johnson in the 1960s.
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Neuromuscular therapy
uses superficial palpation before proceeding to deeper tissues to identify tender zones on the body that may be causing the discomfort you are experiencing. This modality includes trigger point techniques combined with other massage methods to release entrapped nerves from muscle impingement. Spastic muscles can affect underlying nerves, which may trigger impulses to muscles, thus causing undue pain. With properly applied techniques, the therapist can determine the appropriate treatment for each patient. When muscles become compressed, they cause the blood supply to be diminished, bringing about an accumulation of toxic wastes, which in turn irritate muscles. This results in the discomfort or pain one experiences. As muscles become fatigued, their ability to maintain bone alignment is weakened. Using cvs dna test, may help in determining the imbalance in your hormones and more fully address techniques to maintain hormonal equilibrium and overall wellness.
Neuromuscular the
rapy
provides theneeded modifications in dysfunctional tissues to restore functional normality and balance.
Neuromuscular efficiency
takes into account the global actions of muscles as a whole and any reduced efficiency or retardation will increase the risk of injury to musclessuch as strains and sprains.
Proprioception
is the forerunner of proper balance and function for muscles. Any disturbance to these sensory structures increases the risk to injury and the formation of trigger points.
Neuromuscular practitioners
focus on ischemia, trigger points, nerve entrapments\compressions, postural balance, nutritional components, and emotional factors of the patient. The interaction of biochemical, biochemical, and psychological factors together bring about body changes, rarely does one alone.
Any of these that lie outside of the scope of the practitioner will because for referral
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The Origin of Trigger Points
Persons who perform repetitive tasks that are stressful, such as working at a computer, working over a desk, athletes, driving/sitting in a car for long hours, carrying a heavy purse or a briefcase, carrying a child on the arm, poor posture, all of these are
some
examples of muscle overload that lead to trigger points. Indirect causes may be arthritic joints, emotional distress, some visceral diseases may also produce trigger points.
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Common Trigger Points CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE
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Your Immune System and Medical Massage
Benefits of Medical Massage for Building a Strong Immune System
Your immune system truly defends and protects your body from an environment laden with threateningforms of
bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, as well as other inherent dangerous forms of disease.
So how does massage help your immune system
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Massage therapy boosts immune system by stimulating certain types of white blood cells. Since therapeutic massage decreases cortisol that destroys natural killer cells, your immune system gets a boost. An increase in white blood cells and natural killer-cell activity better prepares the body to fight off possible invading disease causing cells. Massage even boosts immunity in those people with
severely compromised immune system, such as breast-cancer patients
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In a study conducted at the University of Miami on women who had been diagnosed
with breast cancer, the
women received regular massage therapy (three times a week for five weeks), with 80 percent showing improved immune function.
So give your immune system some help with regular massage sessions! Call us soon to schedule your next appointment.
(972) 788-5051.
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Dr. Murad specializes in
non-invasive
Pain Management and Myoskeletal Alignment.
Other effective therapies include CHI Machine Therapy, Ultra Sound, and Infrared Therapies that may be employed in the patient's treatment in conjunction with Trigger Point Therapy.
By appointment only: (972)-788-5051
Payment is by
cash
or
personal check
. For your protection we do not process credit cards.
We do not accept insurancebut we will
assist youwith your insurance forms.
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