
- 340 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Modern Neuromuscular Techniques
About this book
Fully updated throughout, this popular book explains the history, rationale, and detailed descriptions of the class of soft tissue manipulation methods known collectively as NMT techniques. Complete with accompanying website - www.chaitowonline.com - which contains film sequences of the author demonstrating the techniques, this book will be ideal for bodyworkers and acupuncturists in Europe, the USA and beyond.- Facilitates the rapid and accurate identification of local soft-tissue dysfunction- Explains the origin of soft tissue distress- Provides diverse maps and explanations for the patterns of tender and trigger points seen daily in clinical practice- Includes guidance on the use of NMT for the treatment of the symptoms of fibromyalgia and abdominal dysfunction- Gives important guidance on the treatment of trigger points in treating lymphatic dysfunction- Discusses the use of NMT in the management of pain and hyperventilation- Explains the diagnostic and therapeutic value of tender reflex points related to viscero-somatic and somatic-visceral reflexes- Describes both European and North American versions of NMT- Provides a clear set of treatment options for all bodywork therapists and acupuncture practitioners- Authored by a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from three leading practitioners from the U.S. and Europe- Contains a new chapter on the value of Thai Yoga massage, associated with NMT methodology- Contains source material and commentary on the contribution of Raymond Nimmo DC in the evolution of NMT- Website - www.chaitowonline.com - containing updated video clips demonstrating the application of NMT
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Abbreviations
- Foreword
- Preface
- 1: Soft tissue distress
- 2: Introduction to NMT
- 3: Myofascial trigger points and other reflex phenomena
- 4: The variety of reflex points
- 5: Diagnostic methods
- 6: Basic spinal NMT
- 7: Basic abdominal and pelvic NMT application
- 8: Associated techniques
- 9: NMT in clinical use
- 10: American neuromuscular therapy
- 11: Progressive inhibition of neuromusculoskeletal structures (PINS) technique
- 12: Thai massage and neuromuscular technique
- Appendix: Nimmo, chiropractic and myofascial pain
- Index