Neurosomatic therapy is a holistic approach that combines principles from neurology and somatic practices to address your chronic pain and movement dysfunction. It focuses on retraining your brain and body to improve your physical and emotional well-being, often through hands-on techniques and exercises that release tension and restore balance. The goal is to enhance overall function and reduce pain by addressing the root causes rather than just the symptoms.
How is Neurosomatic Therapy different from Massage Therapy?
Neurosomatic therapy differs from massage therapy in its focus and approach. While massage therapy primarily aims to relieve your muscle tension and promote relaxation, neurosomatic therapy addresses the neurological and somatic connections that contribute to your chronic pain and movement issues. It emphasizes retraining your brain-body connection, and often involves specific assessments and corrective exercises, rather than just manual manipulation.
What can I expect from a Neurosomatic Therapy?
In a neurosomatic therapy treatment, you can expect a thorough assessment of your posture, standing and laying down to assess your pain and movement patterns, followed by targeted hands-on techniques to release tension and improve alignment. Your therapist may also provide personalized exercises and education to help you retrain your brain-body connection. The goal is to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and promote your overall well-being, often leading to long-term improvements.
What are the key benefits of this Therapy?
The benefits of neurosomatic therapy include reduced chronic pain, improved mobility, enhanced body awareness, and better overall function. It helps address underlying issues rather than just symptoms, promotes relaxation, and can lead to improved mental and emotional well-being. Many people also experience increased energy and a greater sense of balance in their body.
Whats the science behind it?
Neurosomatic therapy is grounded in the understanding of the brain-body connection. It integrates principles from neuroscience, physiology, and biomechanics. The therapy works by identifying how stress, trauma, or poor movement patterns can affect the nervous system and lead to pain or dysfunction. Techniques used aim to reset neural pathways, release muscular tension, and restore proper movement patterns, promoting healing and better overall function. The approach is informed by the latest research on how the brain processes pain and movement.
References:
Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself. Viking.
Moseley, G. L., & Butler, D. S. (2015). Explain Pain. Noigroup Publications.
Sherrington, C. (2004). The Integrative Action of the Nervous System. Yale University Press.
