Neuromuscular therapy is a specialized technique. Which systems of the body does it tend to balance?
Central nervous system and musculoskeletal system
Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) is a specialized form of massage therapy that focuses on the treatment of the muscles and soft tissues to relieve tension and pain. The primary aim of NMT is to balance the neuromuscular system, which includes the nervous system and the muscular system.
The nervous system controls the function of all body systems, including the muscular system, through the electrical and chemical signals transmitted via nerves. NMT helps to balance the nervous system by promoting relaxation, decreasing stress and anxiety, and reducing pain sensations. The therapist applies pressure to the trigger points and muscle knots to help release the built-up tension and improve blood flow in the affected areas, which also helps improve the flow of the electrical signals in the nervous system.
The muscular system comprises muscles and related tendons, ligaments, and fascia that support the skeletal system and enable body movements. The muscular system enhances mobility and supports posture and balance. The application of NMT techniques helps to balance the muscular system by relieving tension and promoting relaxation in the muscles, which helps improve the body’s alignment and balance.
Therefore, neuromuscular therapy tends to balance both the nervous and muscular systems, offering therapeutic benefits by improving the overall function of the body systems.
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