Neuro Muscular Technique
A Different Style of Chiropractic Care
01.
Fast and Precise Movements
NMST movements are fast and precise. They are directed into points of restriction rather than using traditional cracking-style adjustments.
02.
No End-Range Tension
The joint is not put under tension and is not pushed to the end of its range of motion.
03.
Sensitive Hands
A practitioner using NMST needs very sensitive hands to feel joint play, restriction, depth and release.
04.
Anatomy-Led Technique
NMST requires an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, including how muscles run, how deep they are and where the musculotendinous junction is.
05.
Guided by the Body
Small pain responses or reactions during palpation help guide the practitioner to the areas that may need adjusting.
06.
Adaptable Care
One of the strengths of NMST is its adaptability. It can be used with a wide range of patients, from newborn babies to older or frail patients.
How NMST Works
Understanding Neuromuscular Spinal Technique
NMST is based on careful assessment through the hands. Stacey looks for tender or tight areas, small changes in joint play and subtle responses from the body that help guide treatment.
What NMST Is
Neuromuscular spinal technique uses fast, precise movements into points of restriction.
Rather than taking the joint to the end of its range of motion, Stacey works with careful hand contact and controlled movement.
How Stacey Finds the Right Spots
NMST looks for spots in the body that may feel like trigger points, while also considering small changes in joint play.
Joint play refers to the small amount of passive movement one bone has in relation to another within a joint.
Why Anatomy Matters
A practitioner using NMST needs to understand which direction muscles run, how deep they are and where the musculotendinous junction is.
They also need to understand what normal joint play feels like and how deep to adjust to get a release.
The Role of Pain Responses
Small pain responses or reactions during palpation can help guide Stacey to the areas that may need adjusting.
These responses are used alongside her knowledge of joint movement, muscle tension and restriction.
Is NMST Like Activator Methods?
Yes and no.
With an activator, the practitioner finds the spot to be adjusted, usually a joint, and then uses the activator tool to deliver the adjustment.
With NMST, Stacey keeps her hands on the patient. This allows her to feel how deep to adjust and to feel when a muscle or joint relaxes during the adjustment.
NMST is also not like using a massage gun, as it does not require multiple, repeated jabs into the same area.
Adaptable Care
A Technique That Can Be Adapted to Different Patients
One of the strengths of NMST is its adaptability. Stacey uses this approach with a wide range of patients, from newborn babies to older or frail patients.
High Pain Levels
People with high pain levels, including fibromyalgia, may find NMST easier to tolerate than traditional methods.
Hypermobility
NMST can work for people with hypermobility, where joints have too much movement. These joints should not be forced to move more and may need rebalancing.
When Other Methods Have Not Helped
NMST can work for people who have struggled with traditional methods, physiotherapy, massage or other chiropractors. It can also work well alongside other therapies. Patients are encouraged to listen to their bodies and what they need.
APPOINTMENT​S
Book a Visit with Stacey
If you are curious about NMST or want to know whether this approach may suit your body, book an appointment with Stacey.
She will take your history, assess your symptoms and explain what treatment may involve before starting care.