Neuromuscular Therapy
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| | What is neuromuscular therapy? |
Therapist who have training in NMT can locate, treat and normalize myofascial dysfunctions (within the soft-tissue system which are muscles, tendons, ligaments and fascia) fibrotic adhesions, and trigger points. NMT utilizes specifically applied pressure which interrupts nerve impulses to the spinal cord, reducing the intensity of the sympathetic nervous system and activated injury patterns. Direct pressure on the area of chronic pain pattern mechanically forces out toxic irritants that have accumulated at nerve receptor sites. NMT often dramatically increases flexibility, balance, strength and vital life energy by interrupting the pain pathways, improving circulation of the system of muscles that are in a deeper level and upgrading the health of the body on all levels.
Six factors which might cause or aggravate pain patterns are taken into account: ischemia, trigger points, nerve compression, postural distortions, nutrition, and emotional well-being.
Protocols for treatment of common pain syndromes combined with thorough anatomy knowledge are the basis for success with NMT.
How is neuromuscular therapy practiced?
Neuromuscular therapy consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm. The pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles, or elbow. Once applied to a muscle spasm, the pressure should not vary for ten to thirty seconds. After the muscle is relaxed in this way the lactic acid will be released and the muscle should start receiving enough blood and oxygen. Following a neuromuscular therapy massage, any resulting soreness should fade after 24 to 36 hours. The muscles that were tight should remain noticeably more relaxed for four to fourteen days, depending on stress, activity level, and severity of pain prior to beginning NMT.
What neuromuscular therapy degrees or certificates are available?
Testing for certification is optional and permitted only after the completion of NMT training courses.
Where can I get training?
- Arizona
Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Scottsdale, AZ- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - A campus in Tucson
- Cortiva Institute - School of Massage Therapy - Scottsdale
- Cortiva Institute - Tucson - Tucson
- California
- International Professional School of Bodywork - San Diego
- Institute for Business & Technology - Santa Clara
- Colorado
- Rocky Mountain Institute of Healing Arts - Durango
- Connecticut
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Westport
- Delaware
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington - A campus in Wilmington
- Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology & Massage - Dagsboro
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Wilmington - Wilmington
- District of Columbia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Arlington/Falls Church, VA
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Arlington/Falls Church, VA
- Florida
- Cortiva Institute - Humanities Center School of Massage - A campus in Pinellas Park, FL
- National Personal Training Institute - $3500 Massage Program - Altamonte Springs
- Florida Career College - Clearwater - Clearwater
- American Institute - Fort Lauderdale/Pompano Beach
- Florida School of Massage - Gainesville
- Everest University - Jacksonville - Jacksonville
- Everest University - Lakeland - Lakeland
- Everest University - Largo - Largo
- Everest University - Orange Park - Orange Park
- Everest University - Orlando North - Orlando
- Everest University - Orlando South - Orlando
- Cortiva Institute - Humanities Center School of Massage - Pinellas Park
- Florida Career College - Brandon - Riverview
- Everest University - Brandon - Tampa
- Everest University - Tampa - Tampa
- Georgia
- Academy of Somatic Healing Arts - Atlanta
- Atlanta School of Massage - Atlanta
- Florida School of Massage - Training in Florida
- Illinois
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - A Chicago, IL Campus
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - A Crystal Lake, IL Campus
- Everest College - Burr Ridge
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Chicago
- Everest College - Chicago
- Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy - Crystal Lake
- Everest College - Skokie
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
- Indiana
- Everest College - Merrillville
- Iowa
- Carlson College of Massage Therapy - Anamosa (Stone City)
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Decorah
- Maine
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Bridgton
- Maryland
- National Massage Therapy Institute - MD/DE/VA - Zero in on Campuses in DE & VA
- Massachusetts
- Cortiva Institute - Boston - A campus in Watertown
- Everest Institute - Chelsea - Chelsea
- Cortiva Institute - Boston - Watertown
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Training in New Hampshire or Maine
- Michigan
- Everest Institute - Grand Rapids - Grand Rapids
- Institute of Natural Therapies - Hancock
- Everest Institute - Kalamazoo - Kalamazoo
- Institute of Natural Therapies - St. Ignace
- Minnesota
- Everest Institute - Eagan - Eagan
- National American University - Roseville
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
- Missouri
- Professional Massage Training Center - Springfield
- Nevada
- Las Vegas College - Henderson
- New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Hudson
- New Jersey
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Atlantic City - A campus in Egg Harbor/Atlantic City
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Piscataway
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Turnersville - A campus in Turnersville
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - A campus in Wall Township
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Atlantic City - Egg Harbor/Atlantic City
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Piscataway
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Turnersville - Turnersville
- Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy - Wall Township
- Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy - Westwood (Bergen County)
- National Massage Therapy Institute - NJ & DE - Zero in on DE location
- National Massage Therapy Institute - NJ & PA - Zero in on PA location
- New York
- Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy - Westport - Training in Westport, CT
- Healing Hands Institute for Massage Therapy - Training in Westwood, New Jersey
- Oregon
- Oregon School of Massage - Portland - Portland
- Oregon School of Massage - Salem - Salem
- Pennsylvania
- Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy - A campus in King of Prussia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - A campus in Philadelphia
- Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania School of Muscle Therapy - King of Prussia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Philadelphia - Philadelphia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - PA & DE - Zero in on DE location
- National Massage Therapy Institute - PA & NJ - Zero in on NJ location
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Training in Hudson, New Hampshire
- South Carolina
- Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Charleston - Charleston
- Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage - Columbia - Columbia
- Texas
- ATI Career Training Center - Dallas/Fort Worth
- ATI Career Training Center - NRH - North Richland Hills
- Utah
- Everest College - Salt Lake City
- Vermont
- New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts - Hudson - Training in Hudson, New Hampshire
- Virginia
- National Massage Therapy Institute - A campus in Arlington Area/Falls Church
- National Massage Therapy Institute - Arlington Area/Falls Church
- Everest College - Tyson's Corner - McLean
- Washington
- Cortiva Institute - Seattle - A Campus in Seattle
- Cortiva Institute - Seattle - Seattle
- Oregon School of Massage - Portland - Training in Portland, OR
- Wisconsin
- Windemere Institute of Healing Arts - Training in Decorah, IA
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