Neurosomatic Therapy
Neurosomatic therapy was founded by Paul St. John. Neurosomatic Therapy (NST) is an integrative form of manual therapy that identifies and corrects structural and biomechanical patterns in the body that cause chronic pain.
Traditionally, chronic pain is treated in a way that addresses only one aspect of the condition. Whether it be massage therapy, physical therapy, or medicinal pain management, these methods fail to fully address the soft tissue causes of pain.
NST, in contrast, uses careful analysis of dysfunctional postural and movement patterns to create a comprehensive therapy program that includes the five stages of rehabilitation:
Eliminating Muscle Spasm
Restoring Flexibility
Restoring Proper Biomechanics
Increasing Muscle Strength
Increasing Muscular Endurance
The purpose of NST is not only to eliminate the pain but educate the patient on ways to prevent the recurrence of injury.