Our bodies are complex, with multiple systems working together. A network of nerves connects the muscular system and brain, allowing for complex, coordinated movement and general functioning. Healthy functioning relies on the health and vitality of these connections.
Disturbances in the connections between the muscles and brain can impact a person’s quality of life and ability to function. Injuries, overuse, strain, and other limitations can lead to a loss of function, pain, or further injury to tendons, muscles, ligaments, and other tissues.
Neuromuscular re-education is the process of training the muscles and nerves to work together again after an injury or other medical condition. The NeuFit Method is a proprietary approach to neuromuscular re-education proven to be safe and effective, delivering quick, long-lasting results.
This article will explore what the NeuFit Method is, how neuromuscular re-education can help to restore function, and where to find NeuFit therapy. Contact the specialists at The Hartman Center to learn more about the NeuFit Method or to schedule an intake appointment.
What is the NeuFit Method?
The NeuFit Method is a revolutionary and widely accessible form of neuromuscular re-education. It utilizes a device called the “Neubie” to deliver effective, targeted neuromuscular stimulation to promote faster healing, less pain, and greater strength in less time than other neuromuscular re-education methods. The portable Neubie device lets practitioners target specific areas of pain, tension, and dysfunction, leading to better outcomes and long-lasting improvements.
The Neubie is just one part of the NeuFit Method. This comprehensive approach addresses the roots of pain or dysfunction through nervous system stimulation and functional rehab, which includes specialized movements and exercises.
The NeuFit Method can help people reduce pain, loss of coordination, and other forms of dysfunction after surgery, injury, or neurological conditions. This targeted, holistic approach to neuromuscular recovery may provide lasting pain relief and meaningful improvements in functioning in less time than other approaches.
What Happens During NeuFit Therapy Sessions?
NeuFit Method sessions use several steps to achieve the desired treatment goals. Understanding this process can help you prepare for your first session and feel more confident about engaging in this innovative, effective therapy.
Here is what you can expect during NeuFit therapy sessions.
Assessment and screening
A trained practitioner will use a handheld Neubie electrode to identify areas of tension or resistance in the body. This device measures electrical resistance, helping the practitioner find areas where the nervous system may be activated or inhibited. This information will help to guide your treatment plan.
Direct current stimulation
Once you and your practitioner have discussed your treatment plan, treatment will begin. Your practitioner will use the Neubie device to deliver direct current into areas of the body identified in your assessment. Direct current is a more effective alternative to the alternating current used in a TENS unit. Using this approach can reduce discomfort during treatment and improve outcomes.
Functional movements
While the Neubie device delivers direct current to the affected muscles and tissues, a trained practitioner will guide you through a series of functional movements. These might include reaching, bending, squatting, or other exercises, depending on your unique needs. Performing these targeted movements can help your brain and body learn to return to proper function without pain.
Neuromuscular re-education means helping your body and brain work together more effectively. The NeuFit Method uses a combination of proven techniques to help you regain strength, balance, and coordination, allowing you to live and move more comfortably for the long term.
What are the Benefits of the NeuFit Method?
Many people simply accept pain, loss of coordination, and other forms of neuromuscular dysfunction after surgery or injury. Others turn to medications or ineffective therapies for temporary symptom relief.
You do not have to accept pain, poor balance, or a reduction in functioning. Neuromuscular re-education can help you regain control and make noticeable improvements in just a short period.
Here is an overview of some of the most significant benefits of using the NeuFit Method.
Better balance
Neuromuscular re-education can improve the connection between the brain and the muscular system. This can improve balance and coordination by improving communication, allowing for quicker responses and better stability. NeuFit therapy can help to build better core strength, posture, and bodily control, allowing for more control and faster responses. These improvements can reduce the risk of falls or other injuries.
Improved proprioception
Proprioception is the awareness of your body in space. Disrupted nerve connections between the muscles and the brain can decrease this critical awareness. Problems with proprioception can cause people to lose their balance, fall, or have difficulties with coordination.
NeuFit therapy can build balance and awareness in the body, improving proprioception. Improvements in proprioception can reduce the risk of injury and result in smoother, more coordinated movements in everyday life.
Smoother coordination
Neuromuscular re-education can restore your brain-body connection to its baseline after an injury or disruption in the nerve connections affecting movement. This comprehensive therapy addresses balance, posture, strength, dexterity, and other aspects of coordination, helping you to coordinate movements more effectively.
Improved posture
NeuFit training can improve balance and core strength, which can significantly impact posture. Better posture can reduce the risk of muscle fatigue, loss of muscle tone, and strain on the joints and tendons.
Quicker recovery
NeuFit therapy can help people have smoother, quicker recoveries after injury or surgery. This innovative therapy can reduce recovery time by activating the body’s innate healing systems.
This system uses a unique methodology to stimulate the nervous system, urging the body to build muscle and repair other tissues surrounding the injury site. People who engage in NeuFit therapy may experience faster healing and a quicker return to their typical daily activities.
Evidence shows that NeuFit therapy can also help people recover faster and more completely after a stroke or spinal cord injury. This unique therapy can enhance neurological function, helping people regain coordination, dexterity, and overall function.
Less pain
Many people live with ongoing pain after an injury or due to a medical condition. Living with chronic pain can be challenging. Daily pain can interfere with your ability to function and can profoundly impact your quality of life.
While many people turn to medications to manage chronic pain, over time, these medications can become less effective and may have the potential for serious problems, including physical dependence. Many holistic health practitioners recommend alternative methods and a comprehensive approach to long-term pain management.
NeuFit therapy uses strategic neuromuscular stimulation to encourage healing. Instead of simply masking the sensation of pain, neuromuscular re-education addresses the roots of pain. It can promote new muscle and tissue development, as well as help people rebuild strength and resilience that can reduce the risk of future injuries.
Neuromuscular re-education is a holistic approach to treat dysfunction, pain, weakness, and other disruptive symptoms that can arise after injury or health conditions. Contact the specialists at The Hartman Center to learn more about the NeuFit Method or to schedule an intake assessment today.
Who Can Benefit from NeuFit Therapy?
A person’s health and mobility depend on all of the body’s systems being balanced and working together. An injury or illness that disrupts the connection between the nerves and muscles may result in weakness, poor balance, impaired coordination, and other disruptive effects. Neuromuscular re-education is a technique used to restore function and mobility after damage to nerves or muscles.
The NeuFit Method offers potent, targeted neuromuscular re-education for anyone struggling with pain, weakness, or loss of mobility. People who have undergone surgery, live with chronic pain, or have experienced a physical or neurological injury may benefit from neuromuscular re-education.
Here is a breakdown of how the NeuFit Method can help people with various conditions.
Chronic pain
People may live with chronic pain due to an injury or medical condition. Chronic pain can affect your physical health, mental well-being, relationships, daily functioning, and more.
Neuromuscular re-education can address some of the most common causes of chronic pain. This holistic approach to pain management explores specific areas of pain and tension throughout the body. It can address issues like muscle weakness, poor posture, maladaptive body mechanics, or harmful compensations after injury.
Identifying the sources of pain and targeting treatment to these specific areas can lead to significant improvements in mobility and less pain, even when other approaches have failed.
Stroke or spinal cord injury
A stroke or spinal cord injury can damage nerves and muscles or disrupt communication between these systems. Neuromuscular re-education can essentially “re-wire” the brain and muscles, allowing people to return to their baseline functioning after these events.
Neuromuscular re-education can help people improve their bodily awareness, balance, and coordination. This can reduce the risk of injury, increase mobility, and help people gain more independence after experiencing a stroke or spinal cord injury.
Injury or surgery
An injury or surgery can disrupt the nerves connecting the brain and body. This can result in weakness, loss of coordination, poor balance, and other symptoms. Neuromuscular re-education can help to reestablish this connection, leading to marked improvements in function. It can also reduce pain and increase strength, reducing the risk of further damage or future injuries from strain or muscular compensation.
If you or someone you love lives with pain or loss of function, you do not have to simply work around it or accept it as your new normal. Neuromuscular re-education using the NeuFit Method can quickly restore function and relieve discomfort. Contact The Hartman Center specialists to learn more or schedule an intake assessment.
Find Neufit Therapy Now
If you or someone you love lives with pain or loss of mobility after an injury or neurological condition, you are not alone. You don’t have to simply accept your symptoms. Engaging in NeuFit therapy can help you regain control of your movements and reduce pain for the long term.
Contact the team at The Hartman Center to learn more about the NeuFit Method or to explore any of our other comprehensive therapies. We look forward to joining you on your health and wellness journey.