The FMM could be called “Deep Tissue 2.0”
It brings results that last for years!
| DEEP TISSUE | FUNCTIONAL MUSCLE MANIPULATION |
| “Knots”: either scar tissue or hardened muscle caused by physical trauma and “wear and tear”. | “Muscle Spasms”: well-functioning muscles commanded by the sympathetic N.S. to stay contracted. A misguided defense mechanism. |
| “Break” knots or try to soften up the hardened “material” by force. | Negotiate with the sympathetic N.S. to release the muscles. |
| Depending on amount of pressure either hurts a lot or doesn’t go deep enough. | Pressure constantly adjusting. Dialog with the body. The body opens up and allows much deeper work. No pain. |
| Patient struggles to survive the intrusion and involuntarily fights back. | Patient becomes physically aware and find that they can consciously release those spasmed muscles. |
| Poor results, dependency on long term treatment. “Never enough” | Chronic problems related to involuntary contraction and nerve irritation (headaches, migraines, sciatica, tennis elbow etc) are solved completely, therapy ends and results last. |
| Typically results last a couple days, during which there is also local pain. | Patient becomes aware of their body’s reaction to challenges as it happens. They learn to override that reaction and release the tension by themselves. Results can last for years. |
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