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What
are the Benefits of Massage?
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 Neuromuscular Therapist
also is educated in kinesiology and biomechanics and how to
work in a clinical or medical environment.
By
definition, Neuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of
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.
- Calms the nervous
system
- Decreases
muscular deterioration
- Increases blood
and lymph circulation
- Increases red
blood cell counts
- Increases
flexibility and range of motion
- Increases tissue
metabolism
- Improves skin
tone
- Improves muscle
tone
- Improves posture
- Loosens tight
muscles
- Lowers blood
pressure
- Promotes deeper
more effective breathing
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Fosters peace of
mind
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Promotes a relaxed
state of mental alertness
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Helps relieve
mental stress
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Improves ability to
monitor stress signals and respond appropriately
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Enhances capacity
for calm thinking and creativity
Emotional
Benefits
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Satisfies needs for
caring nurturing touch
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Fosters a feeling
of well-being
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Reduces levels of
anxiety
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Creates body
awareness
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Increases awareness
of mind-body connection
What
are the Benefits of Massage?
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