Falls Church Massage And Neuromuscular Therapy

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What is Neuromuscular Therapy? Neuromuscular therapy is also called trigger point myotherapy. The American Academy of Pain Management recognizes this form of massage therapy as an effective treatment for back pain caused by soft tissue injury (such as muscle strain). NMT consists of alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm.The message therapy pressure is usually applied with the fingers, knuckles, or elbow. Can Massage Therapy Help Back Pain? For most of us the answer is probably "yes", since massage is non-invasive and considered very low risk for most people. In addition to physical benefits, certain types of massage have been shown to help psychologically via relaxation and increased production of "feel good" chemiclas that the body naturally produces (endorphins)- helpful for people with both acute back problems and chronic back pain. The American Academy for Pain Management recognizes Neuromuscular Massage Therapy as an effective treatment for back pain caused by soft tissue injury (such as muscle strain). Does Insurance Cover Massage? At your request, we can provide you a receipt for your ijsurance company. Contact your family doctor for a referral. many of our patients are pleasantly surprised to find that a certain percentage of their massage session is covered by insurance when medically referred. Please call with any questions you might have.