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Abstract
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
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Website - www.chaitowonline.com - containing updated video clips demonstrating the application of NMT
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Modern Neuromuscular Techniques | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| Abbreviations | vii | ||
| Foreword | ix | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| Dedication | xiii | ||
| Chapter 1: Soft Tissue Distress | 1 | ||
| Somatic Dysfunction | 2 | ||
| Causes of Soft Tissue Dysfunction | 12 | ||
| Fibrositis | 22 | ||
| The Fascial Network | 22 | ||
| References | 30 | ||
| Chapter 2: Introduction To Nmt | 35 | ||
| Nmt: a Brief Historical Overview | 35 | ||
| Tissues Involved in Nmt | 38 | ||
| References | 42 | ||
| Chapter 3: Myofascial Trigger Points and Other Reflex Phenomena | 43 | ||
| Pain Patterns | 43 | ||
| Understanding Facilitation | 51 | ||
| Trigger Points | 56 | ||
| Hyperventilation: an Example of Compound Stress Influences | 69 | ||
| Pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia/fibrositis/myodysneuria | 69 | ||
| Conclusion and Hypothesis | 72 | ||
| References | 72 | ||
| Chapter 4: The Variety of Reflex points | 75 | ||
| Reflex Patterns and Areas | 75 | ||
| Acupuncture Points | 78 | ||
| Chapman's Reflexes | 86 | ||
| Connective Tissue Massage/manipulation | 89 | ||
| Confusion? | 93 | ||
| References | 95 | ||
| Chapter 5: Diagnostic Methods | 97 | ||
| Neuromuscular Technique - Assessment and Diagnosis | 97 | ||
| Palpation | 98 | ||
| Skin: Reflex Effects and Hyperalgesic Skin Zones | 104 | ||
| Chapman's Reflexes in Diagnosis And treatment | 110 | ||
| Bennett's Neurovascular Reflexes | 117 | ||
| Conclusions | 117 | ||
| References | 121 | ||
| Chapter 6: Basic Spinal Nmt | 123 | ||
| Defining Nmt | 123 | ||
| Unique Aspects of Nmt | 124 | ||
| Most Used Nmt Approaches - and `variable Pressure´ | 125 | ||
| Thumb Considerations | 125 | ||
| Lief's Basic Spinal Treatment | 129 | ||
| References | 140 | ||
| Chapter 7: Basic Abdominal and Pelvic Nmt Application | 141 | ||
| Somaticovisceral Symptoms | 142 | ||
| Junctional Tissues | 142 | ||
| Assisting Organ Dysfunction | 143 | ||
| More on Abdominal Reflex Areas | 143 | ||
| Abdominal Nmt Application | 148 | ||
| References | 154 | ||
| Chapter 8: Associated Techniques | 155 | ||
| Soft Tissue Approaches | 155 | ||
| Neuromuscular Therapy (soft Tissue Manipulation) | 171 | ||
| Skin Techniques | 184 | ||
| References | 199 | ||
| Chapter 9: Nmt in Clinical use | 203 | ||
| Contextual Thinking and synchronicity | 203 | ||
| Evaluation Before Treatment | 205 | ||
| A Focus on Trigger Points | 207 | ||
| Nmt and Sports Injuries: Moule's methods | 211 | ||
| When is Nmt Useful? | 213 | ||
| The Init Hypothesis | 216 | ||
| References | 218 | ||
| Chapter 10: American Neuromuscular Therapy | 221 | ||
| History | 221 | ||
| Platform of Nmt American Version | 222 | ||
| Application of Nmt | 224 | ||
| Nmt Techniques | 226 | ||
| Nmt Methods | 230 | ||
| Overview of Differences | 244 | ||
| References | 246 | ||
| Chapter 11: Progressive Inhibition of Neuro-musculoskeletal Structures (Pins) Technique | 247 | ||
| Neuromuscular Techniques | 247 | ||
| Background | 248 | ||
| Inhibition | 249 | ||
| Osteopathic Point And/or Pressure Techniques | 251 | ||
| Non-osteopathic Point And/or Pressure Systems | 254 | ||
| Progressive Inhibition of Neuromusculoskeletal Structures (Pins) Method | 254 | ||
| Possible Mechanism of Action | 268 | ||
| Contraindications and Side-effects | 271 | ||
| Conclusion | 271 | ||
| References | 272 | ||
| Chapter 12: Thai Massage and Neuromuscular Technique | 275 | ||
| Thai Massage - Past and Present | 276 | ||
| Sen, Nadi, Meridian, Myofascial Pathway? | 277 | ||
| Sen and Chinese Meridians | 278 | ||
| Sen and Ayur-vedic Nadis | 278 | ||
| Sen and Myofascial Pathways | 279 | ||
| Myofascial Sen | 282 | ||
| Myofascial Leg Lines | 283 | ||
| Myofascial Arm Lines | 284 | ||
| Myofascial Back Lines | 285 | ||
| Thai Massage as Myofascial Massage | 286 | ||
| Thai Massage and Neuromuscular Technique | 287 | ||
| Conclusion | 288 | ||
| References | 289 | ||
| Appendix | 291 | ||
| Introduction | 291 | ||
| Nimmo Notes on Technique | 291 | ||
| Raymond L. Nimmo and the Evolution of Trigger Point Therapy, 1929-1986 | 292 | ||
| Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters | 299 | ||
| Chiropractic Management of Myofascial Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A systematic Review of the literatu... | 299 | ||
| Methods | 300 | ||
| Results | 301 | ||
| References | 310 | ||
| Further Reading | 313 | ||
| Index | 315 |