The roots of modern, science-based Massage Therapy begin with Per Henrik Ling (1776-1839), a Swedish fencing master and gymnastics instructor who developed a therapeutic system that included both massage and exercise.

Throughout history hands-on healing techniques have played an important role in the health practices of major societies. It is said to be the most natural and instinctive means of relieving pain and discomfort. In modern times, massage has become widely recognized as an effective means of reducing the incidence of stress related disorders as well as relieving soft tissue pain and dysfunction. Massage therapy has earned its place as an important and respected part of the healthcare industry.

There are many types of massage. The most commonly recognized form is the Swedish massage. It consists primarily of long, gliding strokes that induce a state of relaxation. In contrast to that is Sports Massage, which targets specific Muscles, Tendons and ligaments. Today there are some 80 different types of massage and related forms of bodywork. These techniques are generally organized into five broad categories: They are 1) Traditional European massage, 2) Contemporary Western massage. 3) Structural realignment and movement integrations. Now let us deal with Contemporary Western massage. Also based on modern concepts of anatomy, this category includes a wide variety of manipulative techniques that go beyond the original framework of Swedish Massage. These include neuromuscular massage, (a form of deep massage that is intended to reach the connective tissues,tendons, ligaments, and nerves, and release knots of tension called trigger points); sports massage, myotherapy (a specialized form of muscle massage and stretching that uses deep manual pressure to release trigger points).

Neuromuscular therapy is a science of using specific techniques and manipulations to relieve chronic pain, contractions, realign posture and relax strain on joints and osseous structures. A complete structural evaluation will be taken at the beginning of therapy with detailed noting of adjustments.Neuromuscular Massage Therapy (NMT) is a form of deep tissue massage that is applied to individual Muscles. It is used

to increase Blood flow, reduce pain and release pressure on nerves caused by injuries to Muscles and other soft tissue. NMT helps release "trigger points", or knots of tense muscle that can also refer pain to other parts of the body

Like Swedish massage, this technique includes stroking and kneading the muscles, but neuromuscular massage reaches deepermuscles more effectively. Neuromuscular Therapy is the utilization of static pressure on specific myofascial points to relieve pain. This technique manipulates the soft tissue of the body (muscles, tendons and connective tissue) to balance the central Nervous system.

In a healthy individual, nerves transmit impulses (which are responsible for every movement, function and thought) to the body very slowly. Injury, trauma, postural distortion or stress cause nerves to speed up their transmission, inhibiting equilibrium and making the body vulnerable to pain and dysfunction. It is therefore necessary to stabilize low levels of neurological activity to maintain normal function and overall health.

As this massage includes all stretching tecnique there is no specific oil or equipments used.

BENEFITS OF NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE

Massage gives you a roadmap of stress areas in your body. Many times people don't know how much stress they're carrying until they have a massage; then they're able to feel it and let go of it. As the massage therapist stretches and loosens Muscles and connective tissues, stress and Muscular tension are released. Once you have an awareness of where stress lodges in your body, you can begin to do something about it. You start to educate yourself and your body, and you reverse a negative cycle.

Neuromuscular Massage, often prescribed for injuries and conditions of pain, works at softening the Muscles so that the therapist can move in more deeply to break up adhesions. This allows Muscles to become really elastic, the way they should be. The body then may be freed of spasm and pain, increase its range of motion, and have the ability to avoid injury. CONTRAINDICATION Massage can aggravate existing swelling (edema). The pressure that massage exerts on the Skin can be painful for someone who has a nerve injury.