Neuromuscular Theory Laws in Massage Therapy

00:Introdution
2:32 Hilton's Law
The nerve trunk that supplies a specific joint also supplies the muscles of the joint, as well as the tendons, skin and related muscles. The source of pathology may be coming from deeper and/or other structures that are connected by shared nerves.
3:24 Pfluger's Law of Unilaterality
If a mild irritation is applied to sensory/afferent nerves the spinal reflex/muscle contraction occurs typically only on the side of the spinal cord that is irritated (one side)
4:25 Pfluger's law of Symmetry
If the irritation is increased sufficiently the contraction/reflex is manifested in similar muscles on the opposite side of the body (both sides)
5:00 Pfluger's law of Intensity
The spinal reflex/ contraction is usually more intense on the side of the irritation
5:40 Pfluger's law of Radiation
If the irritation continues to increase, it spreads upward along the spinal cord one segment at a tine above the level of the injury. It can eventually reach the brain
6:30 Pfluger's law of Generalization
The culmination of radiation when irritated reaches the brain. The medulla oblongata stimulates the entire spinal cord causing a general contraction of all muscles in the body (hyperalgesia/stiffness, ischemia)
7:57 Arndt-Schultz Law
Moderate or low level stimuli activate physiological processes while very strong stimuli inhibit them (This is why less is best). Strong pressure with longer duration tends to have a sedating effect while lighter & faster pressure tends to be more stimulating.
10:13 All or Non
Nerves will have either a full response or a total lack of response to a stimulus depending on how strong it its. Neurons cannont be partially stimulated. The threshold is different for every person and even to different areas on the same body.
I use the scale of 1 through 10 to find out how much pressure I can use on that particular body area. It is best to keep the pressure at a 5 and hold using static pressure for up to 20 seconds. I will be describing this more specifically in future videos.
**This video is for teaching purposes only. Please consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Massage therapist, stay within your scope of practice.
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[@johnnybrown4052]

U dont know how relaxing it is to see u message the muscles and break everything down.🙂👍

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate that very much. Massage through osmosis works for me too. 🤗

[@stargazer7358]

These laws weren't sticking to my memory untill I watched this, thank you so much! Will subscribe

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate the feedback! And the new subscriber! Thank you

[@Myteamconnects]

This is very exciting. Now that I’ve been practicing for a while, this more advanced discussion really interests me. Keep up the good work, Maria. I can’t wait for the next video!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you Jen! It is really is! The brain plasticity is fascinating! I really appreciate your compliment ❤️🙏🤗

[@christinekjosa4629]

Yes! More content like this please. I work very specifically as well. I tell my clients if your knee isn't the problem, we aren't going to spend time there. We are working the muscle groups that are affected right now. Thank you for your content. It's been a joy watching you grow your channel.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Absolutely!! I’m so glad to know you do specific work too! I know full body is important however when people are hurting we need to be specific first. Maybe 3 sessions of specific work until they are better then we can do a full body! Congrats on your practice!!!! 👍🤗

[@lendalcat]

This is incredibly helpful! I am a retired registered nurse with osteoarthritis and I sometimes have a "full-body" response to pain that starts in a particular joint. It feels like my "whole body" is "upset". Now I understand why! Thanks for all you do for all of us!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Debbie I’m sorry to hear about the generalized pain you have sometimes! You know pain travels through the path of least resistance once the neurons have flared up in a certain place. I’m glad this shed some light into it & hopefully you can start changing the pain path & retrain the brain & neurons. So much research is being done on the plasticity of the brain & neurons. Take care of yourself. 🤗❤️

[@user-ww6yx1tn7b]

Hi! I am also a retired RN, after 40+ years of working I had both knees replaced and have lymphedema in both legs as a chronic condition. I was looking into neuromuscular massage therapy to help assist with pain relief from swelling and venous return to reduce swelling. Thank you, I did gain information and will subscribe and follow progress and hopefully learn more in the near future. It has to be better than chronic pain and immobile.

[@user-jm4gd9sz2g]

Hi Maria..thank you again..I alway look forward to hear from you..you are exceptional tutor..very useful video. My kind regards Rez x🌹🌹🤗

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback and support! Create a great day 🤗🤗

[@anasoares3389]

I am very excited!! Thank you for your services and your passion for a massage and Healing🙌🙌👏💙

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes of course! It’s my passion for massage that has kept me in this field. I wouldn’t trade it! Thank you Ana! Create a great day

[@gaiaswan7401]

Thank you! I can't believe I have never heard of these ( apart from Hilton's Law). I've done a 3 years studying osteopathy, an ITEC in massage and an 18 MTH Kinesiology course. Nobody mentioned Pfluger's Laws. And it totally relevant to bodywork. I think these ideas are discussed in Explain Pain, though without naming them. Very helpful 👍🙂🙂

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m glad it’s coming together for you! I like to start with the basics and lay down the foundation for simple learning. I really appreciate the feedback! You’re pretty amazing yourself with all your studies!

[@katrinariley1262]

I didn't even know about these laws! This has just taken my practice upto a whole other level. Thank you.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m glad! 🙂

[@belovingkindness]

Thank you for this. All massage therapists need to know this information as I do believe it relates to massage generally, even. Not just specific. I very much appreciate your videos. Keep them coming!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I really appreciate your feedback! I think it’s important too. Specially when I realize a lot students don’t learn in school that it comes from the nervous system! 🤗❤️

[@hesedbodywork]

Can't wait to keep watching more videos on this!!! Thank you

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You’re welcome! I appreciate the support too 👏🤗

[@lucilleadams8409]

You are God sent. What an amazing video. I am so excited for more 🙌🙌🙌

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you so much Lucille (love your name) I’m excited to do this series too! I’m still trying to organize it & figure out how to begin it! ❤️🤗🙏🤞🤞🤞

[@clairewalker5420]

Love this! Can't wait to see more specific work 💚

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks I appreciate the support! It’s going to be slow yet hopefully steady!

[@trudyvalkyr3005]

Thank you for your videos! They help me grow as a massage therapist.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m so happy to read that Trudy! That was exactly my goal when I started this KZbin channel! To help any massage therapist that needed it without having to pay so much $. Create a great day 🙏❤️🤗

[@paopch]

Thank you so much, for such a great explanation, very helpful, I really appreciatte all your knowledge and the fact you share it with us.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You're very welcome! I appreciate your kind comments too

[@RedCatt423]

Tks for helping me understand the details of my injury journey.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m glad it helped you understand. Now you can start making new neuromuscular connections & build new pain free synapses! 🤗

[@silvanahaddad3028]

I’m so excited to hear you again and again thank you so much for all the informations Maria you are the best ❤️🙏🇺🇸🇱🇧

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you Silvana! I’m happy to read that you are learning new information! 🙏❤️🤗

[@rebecacastro8470]

Por eso te sigo María. Me encanta que haces ecléctico el masaje . No te casas con un solo tipo para ayudar al paciente

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Exactly! Así es mejor porque el enfoque está en lo que necesita el cliente! Muchísimas gracias por tú apoyo ❤️🙏.

[@kristinazeb8477]

Very useful and helpful. Thank you Maria.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are very welcome Beautiful Kristina

[@cloakedelite4066]

Great video! Love the progression. This is very helpful. Important information. Thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks for noticing the progression of this series. It’s important to have a good foundation to build on! I appreciate you 🤗❤️

[@cynthiagreencmt7709]

I’ve been wanting to learn more about neuromuscular massage and your KZbin videos really make me feel like I want to learn more about it. Thank you again 😎👍🏽

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

My pleasure! When I found neuromuscular that was my niche! Loved it since day one

[@eduardoespiritu1110]

thank you Madam From Philippines 🙂🙏🙏 salute ,the real Massage standards science base

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are welcome Eduardo! Yes the combination of science & heart are powerful... 🤗

[@nelbagarcia1304]

Excelentes sus videos. La pasión que transmite y los conocimientos son muy valiosos y hacen una gran diferencia. Gracias!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Muchísimas gracias a ti por tú apoyo también! Espero pronto poder hacer vídeos en Español. Estoy aprendiendo la terminología médica en Español 🤗❤️

[@monicamuruchi8052]

Siempre es interesante y emocionante escucharte María gracias

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Muchísimas gracias! Espero que te sirvan de mucho para poder seguir trabajando ❤️🤗

[@TaraBW]

I love everything about your videos 🙌 You are a gift. Thank You!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I truly appreciate your comments! Thank you 🤗❤️

[@stephaniesalinas3947]

I love this topic of neuromuscular massage! I think it's challenging but also vital to understand the affect of the work we do on clients. Thank you for sparking my interest!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes it continues to change however sometimes learning the basics is important. Thanks for your feedback & interest! 🤗❤️

[@mariaisabelletamas1257]

Hi Maria, very informative video, as usual! Thank you 🙏 for another great work! Create another great day!💐

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

María Isabelle! Thank you for your feedback! I hope you are well 🙏❤️

[@ktr832001]

I am exited for these new teachings! Keep them coming! :)

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes I need to work on the next ones. Can’t keep up lol 😆❤️🤗

[@ethanford6445]

Amazing!!!! I loved this! I learned so much just from this breakdown of The neuromuscular laws. So many dots just connected 💚

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Right! I’m surprised more schools don’t teach it.

[@RaycoTW-AU]

thank u .I will go next level notch with your videos. learning a lot from them!!! thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I Appreciate your comment & support!!! 🙏🤗❤️

[@barbaramorales6029]

Buenas noches. Hace ud un trabajo extraordinario María, Gracias por transmitir sus conocimientos y por dedicar también tiempo para responder a cada comentario, soy masajista terapeutica diplomada de apenas par de años, he aprendido también mucho con ud, sus dibujos son excepcionales para repasar anatomía ( origen, inserción😊) Su canal es muy importante para todos los que queremos aplicarnos adecuadamente como terapeutas. Deseandole siempre todo maravilloso y agradeciendo nuevamente su empeño y tiempo le saludo respetuosamente. Barbara

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Barbara muchísimas gracias por tus palabras tan lindas! Felicidades en querer seguir aprendiendo y mejorando tu conocimiento. Esto es muy importante! Gracias a ti por tú apoyo porque personas como tú son la razón por cuál hago los vídeos! 🙏❤️🤗

[@Adriana-yr3cm]

Wow I’ve been studying for my state license and this video is the Best video I’ve seen so far about the laws, it made me understand. and the explanations helped me so much! Thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Good luck with your preparations & the test! 🤗🙏❤️

[@Adriana-yr3cm]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 🤍

[@clarencegibbons6599]

Awesome video! Very much appreciated. More, please 🙏.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

My pleasure!!! Yes yes I’m working on organizing where to start. Setting up more videos. 🤗🙏 thank you for your patience

[@Graceartofmassageny]

Thank you! Excellent info!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jaynegreen1230]

Amazing teacher thank you so much for sharing xxx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

My pleasure and honor to be able to help others

[@doloresvangaal2248]

Thank you for sharing this video. I learned so much. Some points I already found out by myself. Too much pressure beyond the comfort level is never good and even counterproductive. Light pressure can feel good at the moment but feels worse after. But now you explained the reasoning behind it soo well. That being said, massage schools in my area (country) are not sufficient. I learned only the basics. But most I learned the most from KZbin, especially from your channel. And Rebel Massage. And Massage Sloth

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m so happy to read that you have reinforced your own techniques! Yes I love Rebel & Sloth myself. I wish we could collaborate! 🙏🤗

[@leandrosantos1941]

I never comment but I really liked the video and I'm grateful for this knowledge, thank you and keep the great work 💪

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

So this is a very special thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! It means a lot since I put out these videos because I love what I do. I wanted to leave a legacy for all the great massage therapists out there. Your support means a lot 🤗

[@niamhoreilly8310]

Hi Maria,I appreciate all the information and love your videos.I will look forward to seeing more ❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you very much for leaving a comment 🤗❤️

[@pninarevivo2384]

You are such a master of anatomy plus great tíos on how to treat clients professionally and safely

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes that’s the goal to help people be the best massage therapist they can be 🤗🤗❤️

[@marissasayson8556]

Thank you for sharing this video...I learn a lot already...

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m so happy to read that! I appreciate your feedback 🤗❤️

[@sunnyhu7627]

Hello, Maria. I am second year 2200 student. I enjoyed your lecture. Thanks for taking me to another level. It is essential.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Congratulations on you starting early in your continued studies!!! You are taking yourself to a another level by searching to learn more! I hope you will share my KZbin channel with your classmates because this will help me to continue growing my channel too. Thank you 🤗❤️

[@jaynegreen1230]

I love your teaching xx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I truly appreciate your feedback 🙏🤗❤️

[@marcelamoccagatta5449]

Excelente señora sus videos no me canso de mirarlos muchas bendiciones aprendo mucho de ti besos grande desde Argentina 😘 namaste!!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Muchas Gracias Marcela! Namaste. Eres hermosa!

[@claudiavargas6901]

Muchas gracias Maestra María Natera, la admiro mucho, me gusta mucho ver sus videos, gracias por subtitularlos, no soy masajista pero me encantaría poder hacerlo, gracias, gracias por compartir conocimiento 🌻🌻🌻 saludos desde Guadalajara Jalisco México.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Bienvenida Claudia. Vale más tú apoyo precisamente porque no eres masajista y aún así me apoyas! Mil Gracias por tus palabras tan sinceras y cariñosas! 🤗❤️

[@marinamel-rinaldic7621]

I love you ❤️! Thank you so much. Glad I found you

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Welcome to my channel! There’s something for everyone. ❤️🤗create a great day

[@leanneschimke2309]

Love your training

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you very much!!!

[@marilenamargelou1842]

That was very informative, very helpfull. Thank you

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you too Marilena. I’m glad you liked it 🫶🏼🤗. Thank you for your compliment

[@sherryrobinson9602]

Awesome presentation. Cannot wait to view more you have to offer on this topic.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate that! I have the next PowerPoint lined up already. Then we’ll start with the bodywork

[@mememe2223]

Day12 Dimple's check in. I try to undersatnd what explains about pains we've experienced. With your instruction I'm here and I know it helps to lay good foundation for my pathway of healing. Thanks Marie for creating so many educational videos!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Sunny something is going on with KZbin so I’m investigating. I’m barely seeing this comment from you day #12 check. It says you wrote it a month ago yet I just got it today?!?!?! Did you write this a month ago? Did I reply to this one? I’m confused 🤔. I know you’ll be able to help me figure this out! Out on a mission to find out what’s going on. Thank you

[@mememe2223]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Yes Maria I think this is my Day 12 comment. Probably you missed it. Thanks for your attention and reminder😄❤🍉

[@iketutsudiasa8509]

Thank you❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You're welcome 😊

[@vismascavfilipina9822]

Thank you for this information❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are so welcome!🤗❤️

[@lotuspoints]

This is very useful! I finished 5 massage courses and noone talked about these laws. They only mention the pronciples of referal and what these laws represent, but do not wrap it in this way. 👏👍👍👍

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m so glad this helps! Thank you for your feedback

[@PPOPP777]

Great👏🙏 I love the progression. Always find your videos very helpfull and inspirering.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks. I like to start at the basics. I appreciate the feedback!

[@lucianayeda]

Really excited to see more videos like this!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Yes thank you! I’m working on them as much as I can. Sometimes it’s difficult to organize when I need a model lol.

[@kennoda2068]

thank you so ❤

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You're welcome 😊

[@buttaball2689]

Your a boss thanks for the tips!!! Keep em coming 💕🙃

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Love this comment 😂. Thanks 🤗

[@RyanBrownLMT]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks for the compliment 🤗

[@susan5933]

I love it!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you

[@monicamuruchi8052]

Buenisimo gracias por la informacion

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

De nada. El gusto es mío cuando leo que le sacaron provecho!

[@berthadunn9841]

Thank you, you teaching are very informative, I have learnt so much from them. Until next time be the sunshine in someone's 😁

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You’re so kind! I’m very happy to know that the videos have helped you! Thank you for your feedback

[@yvettebenjamin8683]

Amazing. Love it. Excited for more like this video. Wish to take a class with you.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you! Planning something soon.

[@Katchatiger]

Am I excited ?! Yes! I need this!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Good it’s going to take a while to get it all out here. Thank you for your patience 🤗😊❤️

[@akashanicole2249]

P.S. thank you so much for sharing your wisdom

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are very welcome 🤗

[@ingridlowis8196]

This is fantastic Maria, as EVER!! Keep being excited beautiful Maria because it seems to me that all your online students/professionals with be just as excited as you!! =^..^= xxx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you Ingrid! I think massage therapy is in my blood & I do get excited ! Blessings 🙏❤️

[@relaxandrecovermassagether7956]

Fantastic work 👏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thanks! Create a great day 🤗❤️

[@shams4489]

Awesome 👌thanks

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You are welcome 🤗

[@patrizia1029]

You are such a wonderful teacher. I am not a student but I am about to get my first neuromuscular massage and wanted to find out more about it. Your video on neuromuscular massage had a link to this one so I clicked on it. I really enjoy listening to and watching you. I’ve already learned quite a bit from this video and now I feel I can move onto the next one. Thank you so much! 🙏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Congratulations on doing your research before you receive your massage! I wish more clients would take the same initiative to learn about the different modalities. Please come back and share about your experience. I would like to know if you’ve had other massages before & how does the neuromuscular differ. Best of wishes for you & thanks for the compliment! 🤗❤️

[@patrizia1029]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 It’ll be in December and I’ll definitely let you know how it goes in relation to other types of massages I have had before (Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, Rolfing, cranio-sacral, Reiki). Thanks for your response. 😊🌷

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@patrizia1029 I really want to know how it goes now that I see you have experienced different modalities! Count down to December 🤗❤️

[@patrizia1029]

Thank you, I’ll keep you posted. 😊

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

My pleasure 🤗

[@lucyntaji9398]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 wow thank you, am grateful

[@letmebme1436]

Hello! Thank you for this.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

My pleasure!!! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment! 🤗

[@monica11119]

Excellent video María, as always! It'd be great if you can make a Lymphatic Drainage Massage video; I love this modality! Saludos cordiales desde Utah. 🙏💝💫

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I would love to do lymphatic drainage massage however that is not my specialty so I won’t be able to do it. Let me see if I can get my friend to do it. He’s a nurse and took the training. Or he could train me! That’s a thought for the future.

[@pamcee79]

This is very useful! Wish i can learn more about it. Thank you 🙏 for sharing it!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Pam I hope you are well! Thanks for the compliment. Yes I’m starting a series on this topic & teaching some specific work too. 🤗

[@pamcee79]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 You are so welcome.🙏 I’m already excited for your series of topic and teachings😃. Most appreciated

[@lucelis9622]

Como quisiera conocerla y aprender más de cerca con usted. Excelente información!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Muchísimas gracias. Para mi también sería un placer conocerte y aprender de ti! Tú también eres especial y muy Linda! De seguro tus clientes son muy afortunados. Tú cariño y dedicación son palpables en tus palabras y manos. ❤️🙏

[@praiagirlable]

Love it!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lucia1415]

Thank you! Is there a book about these laws? Your videos are amazing!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Thank you so much. I recommend “Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques” by Judith Delaney.

[@belwilliams9807]

Thank-you. I love your videos and the information you share, always learning so much more from you than my training course. I work a lot with the nervous system theories you've discussed, but didn't realize the threshold was around a 5/10.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback! I’m so happy to read you like the nervous system too! Everything begins & ends with the nervous system! Thus the body heals itself because we help relax it & put it in parasympathetic mode. That’s where healing occurs! The reason the threshold is like that so that you don’t overstimulate the sympathetic system too much. People that are in pain it’s already stimulated. I’m so happy to talk nervous system with you! This video doesn’t get enough attention and students are only interested in the muscles lol 😳🤗❤️

[@belwilliams9807]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 I am obsessed ( in a healthy way!) with your videos and lessons...I definitely had a fan-girl moment when you replied... Thanks again from Au. for all you do to help us grow 💗

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@belwilliams9807 my pleasure! So now you’re part of my fan club! I should start one 🤣. I do my best to reply to every comment!!! It’s because of you guys that this is possible! I appreciate everyone! Take care and enjoy beautiful Aus! 🤗🤗

[@donnarobbinstherapies5634]

Fabulous Maria, thank you. Some really interesting stuff in this video. And a great revision for me on the names of the laws. Absolutely down with the approach to bodywork in that we don't need to work clients too hard! The old saying 'no pain no gain' has no place in my treatment room. Although I've had many a client that begs to differ :)

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I totally agree Donna. I’ve spent many times sharing with clients why less pressure is better! I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a message! I hope you’re getting back on track & that life is better after lockdown in the UK 🤗❤️

[@donnarobbinstherapies5634]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 Absolutely part of our role as health care professionals is educating our lovely clients :) Yes Maria things are opening up again slowly in the UK, thank heavens. Fingers & toes crossed for a safe & health future. Hoping all is well with you?! Much love & light to you x

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@donnarobbinstherapies5634 I’m so happy to read that you are getting back to work and being able to open up. So many of our clients need our healing touch! The world has hurt enough for too long!

[@fatimaespinosa1994]

Gracias María, a mi me encantaría aprender el trabajo específico qué haces 😍

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Muchas gracias Fátima. Un vídeo más de explicación y después empiezo con las demostraciones. 🤗 Gracias por tú apoyo

[@aotero329]

looking forward to learning more from you. Definitely will sign up if you do courses

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Awesome, thank you!

[@mclx3]

Very informative video! I am neither student nor massage therapist, nonetheless I found this video very helpful. thank you!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I appreciate your feedback & support very much! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Namaste 🙏

[@letygonzalez6123]

Thank you for your information. And your translate.I don'tNo speak english

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Gracias por tú apoyo y por tú retroalimentación! Trato de poner subtítulos lo más que puedo pero aveces no me alcanza el dinero. Cuídate

[@grapeape676]

Hi Maria, as always I look forward to your videos as I gain so much insight. I have always been more interested in the neuromuscular technique, we touched just a few hours in school. Do you have any books you recommend reading ? Thank you!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Congrats on knowing what you want to Pursue! Yes I can recommend “Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Techniques” by: Judith Delaney. Best of luck for you in your continued studies 🤗🙏

[@preciousmakadzange480]

Thanks very much Maria

[@conimaquilishuat4268]

Maria this is great information. I’m currently in school but I have already decided this is were I want to land: neuromuscular and clinical. I’m in Houston, do you know where I can get certified in neuromuscular once done with massage school? Please post more videos on this and the type of work you do. This is good stuff!!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Congratulations on knowing already where you want to go. Most therapist take a while of trial & error & exploring different modalities. After I graduated It took me about 5 years to figure it out. You can look up the NMT school by Judith Delaney school in Florida. Good luck on all your studies! ❤️🤗

[@brendagaddy9827]

What would your choice of massage and treatment be for a patient with fibromyalgia?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Myofascial and Swedish

[@gailmciver1440]

Hi Maria, What are the rules around massage and gout please? It wasn't covered and I can't seem to find any solid answers. Thank you xxx

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

This is one of those situations where it depends on the client & how severe it is. When the client has a flare up it is very painful & swollen. I’ve had clients reschedule because they can’t even walk on that foot or put any pressure on it. Reflexology works well when they have gout because you don’t work directly on the toe just on the reflex. If it’s in between flare ups yes you can work on it however if it’s flaring up most clients don’t want you to touch it. I usually (depending on the severity) put a cold pack while I work the rest of the body. This helps bring down the inflammation. Until the Uric acid is controlled there’s not much we can do. I hope this helps however I think this is why you can’t find a concrete answer! Every situation is different lol. 🤗 thanks for the question

[@gailmciver1440]

Thank you x

[@lily-vt9om]

Hi love your classes. Do you have any on line courses as I would like to study medical massage.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You can study medical massage with my instructor. David Morin. He has the whole course online. Therapyedu.net

[@lily-vt9om]

Hi once again. Firstly I would really like to thank you for your amazing u tube videos. Secondly also for replying to me so quickly. It’s so funny because before you replied I was already looking at his course today and immediately thought of you when I saw his video using the bevelled tool to save thumbs for the laminate groove. The thing with the course is he says to receive the full medical massage certificate you need to go to classes live for 4 days. I am unable to do this. Do you think that the online classes, alone will be enough to really have confidence to practice after. I can’t imagine how it would be so effective to learn on line only? Many thanks. Sacha 💓

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@lily-vt9om hello again Sacha. I believe it’s perfect timing! It is a long course & you will receive the handbook & access to all the classes. The 4 day intensive is here in El Paso Texas. I think only you can ask yourself that question if it would be worth it. Reason being that you must practice the techniques on someone to learn them. I learned in person with him 33 years ago so it is different. If you need more information to make a decision I can put you in contact with David or Sam. I’m not sure if there’s a # listed. Thank you for your compliment & feedback! Let me know how I can help.

[@analiavaldesaguilar6575]

Hola querida, soy de Chile. Tengo una duda respecto al nivel del dolor. Trabajo el masaje hace 6 años. Entiendo lo de mantener la comodidad del cliente en un nivel máximo de 5, pero qué pasa con los otros tipos de masaje, como el masaje tailandés que trabaja puntos específicos y con basta te presión o el masaje Tuina por ejemplo. Has tenido experiencia con esos tipos de masaje He tenido clientes asiáticos y les encanta el masaje muy, pero muy fuerte... Hay personas que no se conforman con un masaje suave. Será que se les hace daño en su musculatura? O simplemente que tienen un umbral más alto del dolor. Te mando un abrazo y muy agradecida de tu canal, he repasado mucho con tus hermosos dibujos de anatomía.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Mucho gusto de conocerte Analía. Entiendo lo que preguntas porque yo he tenido las mismas situaciones. Tienes razón que mucha gente tiene el lumbral más alto que otros. Por eso mismo mi 5 o 6 es diferente al tuyo. Con esas personas le puedes dar hasta un 7. El problema es que envuelven el sistema nervioso y se empieza a proteger. El relajamiento viene del sistema nervioso no del músculo. Por muchos años di Tuina y me encanta. Todavía incorporó técnicas de Tuina. Son puntos de acupuntura que puedes mover la energía de los meridianos. Te felicito porque aún que tienes 6 ańos sabes mucho. Solo te recomiendo que empieces a compartir con tus clientes la razón que el masaje con dolor no es necesario para sanar y relajar. Puedes darle hasta un siete y es efectivo para el cliente. Suerte querida y que tengas un lindo día. Gracias por tú apoyo también

[@akashanicole2249]

I've noticed my hands get hot and moist since I was a child and even more so during all these years of healing touch. It know it's my Chi/Qi but sometimes the moisture makes dry massage challenging. (To say the least) Lol Often even electrical currents and what feels like sparkles of love I love sharing but it often comes with great heat which makes my hands flow with moisture. Holy waters I call it however for a rare few it may be "gross" ( like my teen) What experience do you have with this and how would you embrace it as gift as I've learned to even in moments when I'd rather be dry. Any advice on what I can do and/or have you come across this before? I'm 54. Been working on bodies for decades and I've just come to embrace this as positive. I do not want any client uncomfortable and so far so good but my own daughter gets the heebie jeebies when I Reiki hot hug her and I have to turn my hands backwards. I can't seem to control it yet and I know it's not comfortable for some and I'd love to have an off for now button. Any advice you have is helpful 🙂 blessings, Akasha

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Hello Akasha it sounds like you might have Hyperhidrosis of the hands. I like what you said that you have embraced it as part of who you are. I think you are doing a good job of working with this already. One suggestion you can look into is rubbing some lemon juice on your palms. It may keep some of the perspiration down however if you’re going to use lotions or oil it probably won’t work. Hyperhidrosis is a regulated by the sympathetic nervous system so activating the parasympathetic system would help this. That is your rest & digest system. Meditation, yoga and Reiki!You’re already doing this so that’s good! As far as teenagers go they’re usually squirmy & get uncomfortable when you work them. Teenagers are still not comfortable in their own skin so don’t despair about that. I think you’re already doing great! Best of wishes for you 🤗❤️

[@andreapintos6727]

Por favor traducción al español🙏

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Si pronto lo haré! Gracias por tú apoyo 🤗🙏

[@aprilguerrero8981]

You are awesome 👌 thank you so much for your video going to take my mblex in July these help me so much

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@aprilguerrero8981 good luck with taking the test!! 🙏👏

[@abigailnhyiraama8416]

Please is it normal for a person to have body pains/sore after massage

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

some people are sore after massage. If it last more than 24 hours it is probably because the massage was too deep. Make sure the client drinks lots of water after the massage. You can also recommend that they soak in Epsom Salt. This helps with the soreness

[@veda6116]

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[@MassageTherapeutics915]

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[@myoman1977]

I'm starting to think that these laws aren't holding up over time. Are these laws adapted from other aspects if a and p to serve treatment theories?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

I’m not sure I understand your comment. These are physiological laws that follow the path of the nerves. This starts from the neuromuscular junction & has to do with the chemical neurotransmitters & synapses & muscle fibers & how they interact. The nervous system & muscular system are very intertwined. I hope this helped. 🤗🤞

[@myoman1977]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 For instance, if I remember right, the all or nothing refers to an action potential firing from reaching the threshold from a graded potential. It really doesn't have to do with anything of what you described.

[@myoman1977]

If I strain a muscle in my wrist, according to pfluger's laws, I will start to feel pain in my other wrist before it the pain travels up on the ipsilateral side. That isn't accurate.

[@myoman1977]

I learned these laws 20 years ago. Since then many concepts in neuroanatomy, including coordination, reflex patterns, muscle recruitment, neuro facial connections, trigger point theory and other things have been changed or discarded in favor of new theories and principles. I'm calling into question these "laws" and how outdated they may be. Also, who created these specific laws for neuromuscular therapy? You mentioned one of the laws was made in early 20th century. Janet Travell and the concept of trigger points didn't come until much later. Osteopathic "lesions" would be the closest thing before that, and it was more neurofascial and muscle spindle based...not anything that these laws are describing. I'm saying don't take these laws as fact until you look at the origin, who put them together, and how directly applicable they are to your work. Even you talked about the exception of deep tissue work, even though that ia contrary to the law you described.

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@Christopher Wood you are obviously very knowledgeable. Pfluger was German anatomist & physiologist before Janet Travell. I’m not here to prove or disprove anything and a lot can get lost in translation. I’m glad you question everything & have your own opinion. I teach & practice staying within the pain tolerance of the client and do not believe in deep tissue. So no I didn’t contradict myself there. If you choose to focus on all the negative I’m sure you will find it! Our perspective reflects where our focus is. I make mistakes & have never claimed to be perfect to the contrary! I neither have the time nor energy to go toe to toe with you. A lot can get lost in translation & in a 10 min video. It’s impossible to explain my 32 years of experience in 10 min or 1 paragraph here. Keep doing your thing I’m sure you don’t need my knowledge because you are far ahead of me. Create a great day

[@stargazer7358]

I'm glad we are on the same page about "deep tissue" xD

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

Me too!!! It’s not necessary 🤗

[@fatimaespinosa1994]

Where can I learn neuromuscular?

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

You will need to look up if there’s any classes near you. I know the main school is in Florida.

[@fatimaespinosa1994]

@@MassageTherapeutics915 I live in Florida 😃 where at? What is it called? Thanks!

[@MassageTherapeutics915]

@@fatimaespinosa1994 Neroromuscular institute with Judith Delaney