Neuro-Structural Integration Technique
Neuro-structural Integration Technique (NST) was developed by Michael Nixon-Levy from his practise of and understanding of the work of Tom Bowen, the founder of Bowen Therapy. Throughout the whole of his life, Tom Bowen, worked on refining his technique of cross-fibre manipulation of muscle, tendon, nerves and ligaments to stimulate the body’s auto-regulatory capacity to bring the spine and associated muscles into alignment. After the physical stimulation of the body it is necessary to allow the body some deep relaxation time to enable the neurological reorganisation to take place. NST is based on the later work of Tom Bowen, which many people consider to be his more profound and effective work.
NST is useful for many musculo-skeletal problems, and can be especially helpful when used after injury. In addition it is especially beneficial for people who have experienced chronic pain as the body can get itself into a repetitive pain cycle, where pain, restriction of movement and dysfunction become the norm. For people who have experienced pain or numerous injuries over a period of time, the body learns to compensate. NST can be a useful way to clear away these compensations, so that the original injuries can be found and treated more easily.