Neurokinetic Therapy: The Basics

My practice is what i consider my art. I try to pull from all different modalities and learn as much as i can so i can help my clients to the best of my ability. There is one modality that has changed how i look at the body and has helped me understand movement and anatomy better than i ever have. I took NKT level 1 last October. Neurokinetic therapy or NKT is a system used to correct movement dysfunction in the body.

One of the biggest things that NKT has taught me is that the body will always have a reason. There is always a reason for tightness and pain. The body is smart and it will do whatever it has to do to keep itself upright and moving. The founder or NKT, David Weinstock always says "don't poke for no reason." And i have adopted this outlook and stopped releasing, stretching, and strengthening the body for no reason.

The basis for NKT starts in the motor control center of the brain. The MCC stores all movement patterns. When muscles aren't working, other muscles have to step up and provide the body with stability. When muscles overwork it's no surprise when there is pain and tightness.

When most massage therapists do deep tissue work they will go straight for the tight and painful area and release it. That will only help for a short time because it leaves the body unstable and it will have to find that stability again once the client gets up off the table. The real problem is the muscles that aren't working correctly NKT helps find the root cause of the issue and correct the dysfunctional pattern so that we will achieve lasting results.

I have seen amazing results with NKT. I find clients who have chronic issues who have tried everything, see great results with NKT. Athletes who have hit a wall with their time or weight can often break through after getting assessed. Know why you have pain and correct it, your body will thank you!

Stay healthy and have a great day!