Massage Therapy + Neuromuscular Therapy: Pain Management, Anxiety, Stress Relief & Wellness Care

Massage Therapy Is One Of The Best Ways To Fully Relax, Manage Stress, Relieve Anxiety, And Manage Depression.

Massage Therapy Has A Positive Impact On Every Body System

1.  The Skeletal System - Bone is affected indirectly by massage. Improved circulation of blood brings oxygen and nutrients to the bones. Joint stiffness and pain can be reduced. As the muscles become more flexible, joint movement increases.
2. The Nervous System - Massage can provide relief from nervous irritability and stress-related conditions such as insomnia and tension headaches. When used energetically to stimulate, massage may relieve lethargy and fatigue.
3. The Circulatory System
   Massage can improve the flow of blood, which can help with poor circulation. This is especially useful for anyone who is immobile.
4. The Lymphatic System - Gentle massage stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps clear the body of a build-up of waste products. The relaxing effect of the massage can relieve stress, which in turn can boost the immune system.
5. The Respiratory System - As you become more relaxed during a massage, respiration may become slower and deeper as you are using your diaphragm for breathing and expending less energy. Percussive movements over the base of the lungs can help to relieve chest congestion.
6. The Muscular System - Some massage movements relax and stretch muscles, reducing muscular tension and cramp. Massage also makes muscles more flexible by reducing muscle tone. Muscles tired by exercise are more quickly restored by massage than by rest.
7. The Digestive System - Massage aids relaxation and therefore can help to increase the movement of food and waste products through the digestive system. This relaxation can have a balancing effect on the digestive system.
8. The Urinary System - Waste products that have been released during massage find their way via the blood to the kidneys where they may be filtered out and eliminated.
9. The Female Reproductive System - Menstrual problems such as period pains and PMS can be alleviated by the relaxing effects of massage, as can menopausal symptoms.

 Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) Is A Powerful Method For Managing And Releasing Acute And Chronic Pain.

Neuromuscular Therapy Is A Very Specific, Targeted Method Of Examination And Treatment Of The Soft Tissues Of The Body.

Neuromuscular Therapists examine and treat muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia:

• layer by layer,

• from superficial to deep,

• on all possible sides and in all possible directions,

with the intent of releasing trigger points* and hypertonicity, thereby allowing the body to heal on Its own and eliminating the causes of most muscular pain.

Neuromuscular Therapy Is Based On Six Physiological Factors that May Cause or Intensify Pain In The Body.

1. Ischemia is a lack of blood supply to the soft tissues, resulting in a lack of oxygen & nutrition to cells and an accumulation of waste products Ischemic tissues are sensitive to touch or locally painful.

2. * Trigger Points occur when nerves fire impulses at a rapid speed into an area of the body other than that which has been traumatized. Because of trigger points, the cause of serious pain may often be far from the actual site of the pain. This, in turn, inhibits proper blood flow, which causes ischemia and often leads to more pain and discomfort.

1. Nerve Compression or Nerve Entrapment: Compression is pressure on a nerve by bone, cartilage, or soft tissue. The role of the soft tissues in nerve compression is vital. Failure to treat the associated soft tissue often treats the symptom without eliminating the cause of the pain.
2. Postural Distortion occurs when there is an imbalance of the musculoskeletal system resulting from the movement of the body off its normal planes. When the body tries to compensate in an effort to maintain structural balance, muscle contraction, body distortion, and pain result.
3. Nutritional Considerations are important in the treatment of pain as certain nutrients are stimulating the nervous system and may play a role in chronic pain.
4. Emotional Wellness/Stress Management - There is a link between our mental health/stress levels and chronic physical pain.

The Neuromuscular Therapist attempts to evaluate all six factors in determining the treatment plan that is most beneficial to the client.

Intuitive Bodywork Therapist Alan Jordan is a Certified Neuromuscular Therapist and a Certified Neuromuscular Therapy Instructor through the NMT Center, St. Petersburg, FL. He has practiced and taught Neuromuscular Therapy in clinics, massage therapy schools, and seminar series since 1992.

The Intuitive Bodywork Approach: Massage Therapy + Neuromuscular Therapy 

At Intuitive Bodywork, I am dedicated to providing the perfect massage treatment for each and every client. I apply both Massage Therapy and Neuromuscular Therapy to ensure that any pain or discomfort is addressed with the right amount of pressure, while also providing a session that provides nurturing and calm to the body, mind, and spirit. This ensures that your needs are heard, respected, and fulfilled, meaning no more frustrating experiences where your needs are not taken into account.

The Mental & Emotional Benefits Of Massage Therapy + NMT

• Massage Enhances Mood

• Helps To Manage The Negative Effects Of Stress and Stress-Related Disorders

• Helps To Manage Anxiety and Depression

• Massage Promotes Healthy Sleep

• Massage Boosts Alertness & Brain Power

Health Benefits Of Massage Therapy + NMT

Massage Positively Intervenes With Many Physical and Medical Conditions And Can Be An Effective Therapeutic Modality For:

• Headaches & Migraines

• Improving Immune Function

• Fast And Long-Lasting Relief From Back, Neck, Shoulder, Low Back, Abdominal & Hip Pain.

• Sciatica

• Arthritis

• Fibromyalgia

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome

• Piriformis Syndrome

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJD)

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Range of Motion & Joint Flexibility

• Better Posture

Massage therapy helps to relieve pain, manage stress, enhance wellness, and positively affect medical conditions. Now research tells us those benefits increase significantly with regular frequent massage visits. A new Emory University study conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shows there are sustained, cumulative beneficial effects of repeated massage therapy.

The Emory study is part of a growing body of research that shows a link between many forms of touch—from massage to hand-holding—and improved health. Dr. Tiffany Field, Director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine believes massage to be in the same category as proper diet and exercise as something that helps maintain overall health.

Dr. James Dillard of Columbia University states, "Like exercise, massage does more for you if you engage in it regularly... even a monthly treatment can help maintain general health."