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Neuromuscular massage or Trigger point myotherapy is one of the many techniques useful in the treatment of myofascial problems. A trigger point is a small area of hyper-irritability in the muscle tissue, typically a point of innervation, that is painful in response to pressure, and that often refers or radiates pain to some other area of the body. Trigger points can refer pain patterns through the body. Trigger point therapy will consist first in assessment of the condition, and patterns. Then, the method is to apply prolonged pressure on such points, until symptoms subside Trigger point therapy should not overwork irritable points, and is most often combined with a full body massage, for better effectiveness.
Neuromuscular techniques can be very helpful for conditions such as neck pain, whiplash, rotator cuff issues, tendonitis, back pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, etc. Neuromuscular massage is particularly effective in conditions that involve hypertonic or spasmic tissue.
Neuromuscular massage therapy can be very effective with conditions such us: