Neuromuscular Re-education (NMR)

What is Neuromuscular Re-education?

NMR is any exercise that improves balance.  By improving your balance, we are able to strengthen muscles of the spine that can not be strengthened with any other exercise.  The benefit is that you experience longer-lasting results.

How does NMR work?

When we have you march on a mini-trampoline & bounce on a therapy ball, this forces the body to use small muscles that aren't normally used, because you have to keep yourself balanced in order to do these exercises.  Over time, these muscles become stronger, and it becomes less likely that you will reinjure the weak areas of your spine.

What does NMR feel like?

Although these exercises are easy for a person in good health, these exercises may prove to be challenging to a person who is injured and experiencing pain.  It is normal to experience mild to moderate discomfort while performing these exercises.  It is also normal to experience soreness in the muscles immediately following the exercises.  It is very important that you push through the discomfort and soreness, and don't give up.  You will find that these exercises become easier, which is a sign that you are progressing. 

Why is NMR used?

Although we can adjust the misaligned vertebrae in your spine, the muscles are responsible for holding those bones in their proper position.  These exercises strengthen the smaller muscles around the spine that are responsible for balance, which helps keep the vertebrae in their normal position for a longer period of time.  This means that you experience relief faster, and the results last longer.

Patient Benefits:

• Reduces painful symptoms
• Decreases local swelling
• Restores normal movements
• Strengthens muscles
• Increases flexibility
• Increases endurance
• Improves range of motion