Neuromuscular Massage Therapy
What is Neuromuscular Massage Therapy?
Neuromuscular Massage Therapy is defined as "a form of soft tissue manipulation that aims to treat underlying causes of chronic pain involving the muscular and nervous systems. This medically-oriented form of massage addresses trigger points (tender muscles points), circulation, nerve compression, postural issues, and biomechanical problems that can be caused by repetitive movement injuries."
From: Massage Therapy Styles and Health Benefits WebMD Medical Reference
What can be expected from your Neuromuscular Massage Therapy session?
After the muscle is relaxed through massage therapy, the lactic acid will be released from the muscle, and the muscle should start receiving enough blood and oxygen.
Post massage a client can expect to experience light soreness over the next 24-36 hrs as the muscles find their way towards release & recovery. Once recovery begins the muscle that were in stress should experience a release for a continued 7-14 days.
How often should you receive Neuromuscular Massage Therapy?
If I am working with a client that is dealing with a chronic muscular issue and is looking for long term results, I recommend that a client schedule a minimum of four sessions, to be used over a 4-8 week time period in order to experience maximum benefit.
I also highly recommend this form of therapy for those clients that are recovering post injury: sprains, breaks, surgery; however a Dr's release must be obtained to ensure the injured area is healthy enough to receive massage.
