|
NST (Advanced Bowen Therapy) |
|
The Neurostructural Integration Technique NST is a dynamic and skilful professional bodywork technique, which alerts the body's innate healing wisdom to be activated. The resultant effect of this is a comprehensive reorganisation of the musculature of the body characterised by a lasting relief from pain and dysfunction plus an increase in energy levels. The response is most often profoundly effective and sometimes miraculous.
|
|
CONDITIONS, WHICH FREQUENTLY RESPOND WELL TO NST
|
|
NST
is essentially a soft tissue therapy designed to release muscles and fascia
in a manner, which is safe for all ages, from newborns to the elderly. It is
often called contextual healing, as its main aim is to reintegrate the body
as a whole. It is for this reason that there are no contraindications,
essentially rendering the technique useful for a wide range of conditions
from acute pain to chronic conditions. A treatment comprises of the
application of sequences of specialised moves on the body, carried out in a
very specific and systematic manner. There is no forceful manipulation, rather a cross-fibre manoeuvring of muscle, tendon, ligament or nerve, using varying pressure and incorporating resting periods to allow the body to respond. Treatment can be done either through clothing or directly on the skin. Throughout the session the recipient experiences deep relaxation, essentially providing the body with a "window of opportunity" to comprehensively reorganise itself via the natural activation of various neural reflexes. Substantial relief is frequently attained after the first session; however long term resolution is generally attained after the second or third session. A session normally lasts 30 - 45 minutes. It is common for individuals receiving this work to experience a wide range of reactions such as shifting body aches, hot and cold flushes, sweating and at times emotional releases, however these are a positive sign that the individual is returning to a better state of well being. Conditions and Applications As the Neurostructural Integration Technique is a contextual approach to healing it can be applied to any condition the human body is capable of manifesting. This is not to say that every condition will respond in the same way. Advanced degenerative conditions often require a multifaceted approach, of which the Neurostructural Integration Technique may form an exceedingly significant part. History and Development During the mid to late 1950's an Australian osteopath, Tom Bowen, discovered that unusual relationships existed between certain health complaints and particular patterns of muscular dysfunction with which his patients presented. This observation led to many years of intensive clinical research and experimentation, which ultimately resulted in the development of a unique system of myofascial stimulation, which brought about long-term corrections to the patterns of muscular dysfunction and the corresponding health complaints. Bowen became famous throughout his career for being able to cure the incurable and find solutions where none seemed possible; in fact he was often hailed as a miracle worker. Australian Government research in 1975 revealed him to be treating some 13,000 patients a year. During a clinical career, which lasted approximately 30 years, Bowen taught his technique to a very small number of privileged individuals, some of who are still in practice today in Australia. After his death in 1982 interpretations of his earlier work sprang up and have been in use since that time. It was not until 1991 that practicing Applied Physiologist, Michael J. Nixon - Livy from Australia commenced the challenging task of unravelling Bowen's later, more advanced principles, at that time known only to a handful of individuals. By 1995 he had completed his research and choreographed Bowen's advanced principles into a system, which is now straightforward to learn and retains the same degree of power and effectiveness as it did for Bowen. This advanced system is now known as the Neurostructural Integration Technique. Since its launch in 1996 in France, NST continues to make a significant and positive impact on health care systems throughout Europe, Britain, the USA and Australia. Once again individuals are able to enjoy the dependability of this wonderful work, and frequent feedback of amazing and often miraculous recoveries are now being discovered. Click here to visit nsthealth.com or return to home page
|
