NSRT - (Neuro Skeletal Realignment Therapy)

What is NSRT?

It is a non-manipulative technique for treatment of pain, limited movement associated with injury, misalignment and bad posture. Gentle and controlled pressure is applied to specific nerve points that stimulate tension activity to cause change within and around a stressed muscle. The only tools required are the therapist’s middle fingers. This works on a Neuro-feedback loop, in the reflex arc. The aim is to align joint structures and allow adjoining muscles to work at their optimum. This removes stress from ligaments, tendons and cartilage so that wear and tear is reduced and tensions and pain disappear. Patients feel "shifting” sensations during treatment plus other sensations of tingling and heat as the body adjusts. After treatment, patients need to relax and have a hot bath, as muscles become achy as they respond to treatment. This can last for a day or two as the body settles into position and is a good sign that the treatment is working. Therefore no other treatment should be carried out for 48 hours afterwards.

Why is it different?

The whole body is re-aligned every treatment, as opposed to only symptomatic areas being targeted.

Further to this, peripheral joints can also be treated if required with extra points. We do this whole treatment to treat not only the localized site but also to sort out any compensatory effects that may have occurred. This reduces recovery time and the need for ongoing adjustment and treatments.

Unlike manipulative therapies, there is no bone cracking/crunching and it is highly relaxing – most people drift off to sleep. Always book their follow up session there and then. On average, 3 to 4 sessions is all they need.

Why do people like it?

As stated above the fact that no clothing is removed makes it easier for try, especially for those who have not considered complementary therapies before. The other advantage is the fact that as there is no forced manipulation, you cannot make anyone worse or cause him or her pain during treatment.

To summarise patients like this treatment because:

Whiplash Injuries - Sciatic pain - Disc problems - Scoliosis - Spondyloliesthesis - Ankylosing Spondylitis - Cervical Spondylosis - Kyphosis/Lordosis - Pain and joint problems due to sports injuries and accident trauma - General Back Pain - Arthritis management (regular treatments help quality of life) - Osteoporosis (regular treatments help quality of life) - Headaches/Migraines

We have also worked with spinal cord injuries both in the UK and in Australia with positive effects.

Stroke Patients and other neurological conditions have also responded positively to treatment, and it helps associated problems.