Pressure on a nerve by bone or cartilage

Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue such as muscles, tendons or ligaments or fascia

Fascia cannot be separated from it's muscular counterpart

Biomechanical Dysfunction

imbalance in the musculoskeletal system resulting in faulty movement patterns

A noxious nodule in a taut band of tissue that is hypersensitive and painful

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Neuromuscular Therapy

Term	Definition
Ischemia	Lack or limiting of blood flow
Nerve Compression	Pressure on a nerve by bone or cartilage
Nerve Entrapment	Pressure on a nerve by soft tissue such as muscles, tendons or ligaments or fascia
Fascial Restriction	Fascia cannot be separated from it's muscular counterpart
Postural Distortion	Imbalance in muscle tone
Biomechanical Dysfunction	imbalance in the musculoskeletal system resulting in faulty movement patterns
Trigger Points	A noxious nodule in a taut band of tissue that is hypersensitive and painful