Chronic muscle pain is frequently caused by neuromuscular illnesses such as osteoporosis or cerebral palsy. Neuromuscular Massage Therapy addresses the root causes of this chronic muscle pain. It is a type of massage that treats the body’s soft tissues and restores the neurological system’s harmony with the skeletal and muscular systems. This aids in the natural re-alignment of the body.
Neuromuscular massage therapy techniques are highly specialized and are intended to treat ongoing neuromuscular diseases regularly by focusing on patients’ sources of pain or ‘trigger points,’. It’s supposed to be more medical than myofascial or Swedish massages.
What Are the Advantages of Neuromuscular Massage Therapy?
It is important that those who have neuromuscular illnesses seek neuromuscular massage on a regular basis. This should be done weekly or a few times a month at best. It is so important that without regular massages, the symptoms will reoccur.
Some of the benefits of Neuromuscular massage are:
• Extends the range of motion
• Improves posture and balance
• Treats for trigger points and referral pain
• Improves biomechanical dysfunctions
Extends the Range of Motion
Neuromuscular therapy focuses on the soft tissue or trigger points causing pain. When pain is relieved, the range of motion improves.
Improves Posture and Balance
Poor posture disrupts the body’s balance, leading to muscular imbalances. Neuromuscular therapy is an excellent pain management approach that restores balance to the neural and musculoskeletal systems.
Treats Trigger Points and Referral Pain
Pain might be caused by a muscle or nerve injury, ligament tear, or trauma. When a trigger point in the skeletal muscle is compressed, it causes pain.
Neuromuscular treatment is well-known for relieving pain and discomfort by targeting trigger points. Some trigger point problems that can be treated with neuromuscular therapy are as follows:
• Pain in the Temporomandibular Joint
• Migraine and headache
• Low Back Ache
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
• Sports Injuries
Enhances Biomechanical Functions
Neuromuscular therapy can also assist in stimulating and increasing blood circulation. Improved blood flow allows your joints to function with greater flexibility and mobility. This improves joint function while lowering edema and discomfort.
Overall Health Benefits
Neuromuscular therapy not only relieves pain but also provides relaxation. The goal is to repair the strength of damaged tissues while also restoring physical capability to your body. This form of massage also encourages better blood circulation.
Regular massage therapy can be life-changing for patients suffering from chronic neuromuscular problems. For example, patients with cerebral palsy may occasionally experience stiffness in the muscles at the top of their neck, towards the top of their spine, and at the base of their brain. Chronic headaches are frequently caused by increased pressure. Seeing a professional neuromuscular massage therapist — who will frequently apply direct pressure to what is basically a large muscle knot — can alleviate pain for several days.
For many people suffering from chronic conditions, missing a massage appointment can be the difference between days of chronic agony and a relatively pain-free week. In fact, neuromuscular massage therapy, when done correctly, can alter people’s lives.
Matsuno Wellness is dedicated to helping our patients with their chronic pain in whatever technique works best for them. If you have questions or concerns regarding your chronic pain, reach out to our amazing staff, who will be happy to answer them. Call 214-733-2067 today to schedule an appointment.