What is Neuro~

Neuro, pertaining to the nervous system. A pain message is transmitted to the brain by specialized nerve cells known as nociceptors, or pain receptors, through the nervous system. When utilizing Neuro-kinetic™ techniques, the nervous system will be ‘hacked’ in order to establish new signals.

Myo = Muscle; But what is Fascia?

Basically, fascia is a fibrous, wet band that separates, covers, and stabilizes/supports various tissues of the body. It is a connective matrix that aids in the structure and wellbeing of bone, muscles, organs, systems, blood vessels, and nerve fibers. When functioning properly, fascia and muscle work together to keep homeostasis throughout soft tissues. This homeostasis keeps the nociceptors comfortable with no reason to send pain signals to the brain.

When dysfunctional, the once fluid, supple fiber matrix will create havoc which often results in pain that does not feel as though it’s fixable. The nociceptors are stressed and send constant signals to the brain that pain is present. Once dysfunction sets in, (usually, but not always) our activity levels change as the muscle fibers and fascia are pushed and pulled into new patterns that lead to more pain and dysfunction.

Massage Vs. Myofascial Realignment

Realigning fascial patterns will alleviate the pulling/pushing/compressing on the muscles and other soft tissue. Once that pattern is stopped and a new pattern is established (basically, we’re going to hack the nervous system), proper function returns and the soft tissue will no longer be dysfunctional. When the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia) are no longer in dysfunction, the body can repair itself and inflammation will no longer create pain.

This will not always be in the typical ‘massage’ format. The client may be asked to stay dressed in sports attire so that we can assess Range of Motion and Movement. Sometimes, the treatment will be applied while the client is in a seated or standing position and therefore need to be clothed for therapeutic movement.

Client cooperation is essential

Establishing the new patterns of neuro-kinectivity requires the client to ‘do the homework’. New patterns take time and effort to establish and maintain. Client cooperation is crucial to the healing process.