Posted on: Tue, 09/23/2008 - 14:36
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Anyone tried NMT?
Anyone tried NMT-neuromuscular therapy? I had it done yesterday by a massage therapist and I am really sore. Kinda feel beat up..and tired..It is supposed to help increase blood flow to nerves and muscles.. I am going to try it again next week but man am I achey and sleepy 
jade
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The person that I will be seeing practices the St. John's Method of NMT. Hopefully I won't feel as beat up as you... that's not good.
Non-specific LBP 19 yrs, constant pain for last 7+, no end in sight.
namdog--not sure what method it is but I'll ask about the St John method. I guess she is going to OK to teach NMT at a seminar and I figure this too will pass as it is a different kind of pain..jade
We have a local rehab therapist who does the NST; I had slight improvement from the first session, but each one afterwards went downhill. I had severe nausea a couple of times, and my pain levels went through the roof several times (I ended up in the ER after the last session, so didn't go back).
I was extremely tired afterwards, and remember sleeping through the afternoons!
Tracy
This is through experience only; I have NO medical background!
20+ years of chronic pain:- myofascial pain, SI joint problems, DDD, facet joint issues, spondyloarthritis and enthesitis (inflammation at each tissue connection to bone). Three rhizotomies at various levels, as well as every other treatment and medication known to man!
"When you're going through hell.....keep going!
Hi,
I believe that NMT is a variation of what I go for on a regular basis, Myofascial Release Therapy. It's my understanding that NMT can be a bit more intense than some of the other variations. I have also heard that it can result in some bruising, at least in the beginning. I would say from what I've read, it can be effective in the long run, and quicker than some of the other methods. I just prefer the slower, more gentle pace of Myo Release. Any good massage therapist or PT should assess each person based on his or her condition/needs.
I hope it gives you some decent relief. And as I look at it, you can always try a different variation, if this one is too much. Best of luck with it. I'd love to hear back from you after, as to how it goes. Take care, Mitzi
Chronic Myofascial Pain, DDD, Stenosis, Spondylosis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Myelopathy. 8 years with chronic pain. "A positive attitude and a proactive approach are the best tools, even when they are not the easiest to achieve."
tracy- I am not sure if NMT is the same as NST or not? It may be but I am not sure.??
jade
mitzi- well, my next treatment helped my neck some and my lt shoulder alot and helped with my headche. The low back actually hurt more on the right side so I am going to take a mini-break. And return in a few weeks as I know I need to get the blood flowing to help heal.