Neuromuscular Therapy, also sometimes referred to as Trigger Point Therapy, is a manual technique that involves applying direct sustained pressure to trigger points in the myofascia that have accumulated throughout ones life through injury, poor posture, repeated misuse, or some other form of trauma to the body. Myofascial trigger points can produce mild to severe pain in the body that usually shows up as a dull ache. Trigger points also cause a lack in the muscles ability to produce force and properly support the body, placing greater stress on ligaments and joints. Trigger Point Therapy works by calming down and deactivating trigger points, creating a decrease in pain and improved neuromuscular efficiency.
Myofascial Therapy uses manual techniques to stretch the myofascia and release the bonds (fascial adhesions) that exist between the fascia, muscles and bones. Fascia is a web-like matrix of connective tissue that connects and covers all muscles, organs, and skeletal structures of the body. Using a combination of deep tissue techniques and fascial stretches, Myofascial Therapy increases range of motion, decreases pain, and improves static and dynamic posture.
Deep Tissue Massage targets specific muscles and aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasing chronically stressed areas due to poor posture, repetitive movements, and past injuries. Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication is used to make sure the pressure and pain level stays within the therapeutic range. Some soreness is common up to a full day after the treatment.
Swedish Massage is a lighter style of massage that uses lotion or oil with a combination of light kneading and gliding strokes to reduce tension, decrease stress, and facilitate circulation. Swedish Massage has also been shown to improve things like quality of sleep and mental health.