A licensed neuromuscular massage therapist is a professional who has completed a specialized training program in neuromuscular massage therapy and has obtained a license to practice. Neuromuscular massage therapy is a form of manual massage that involves applying digital pressure and friction to release areas of strain in a muscle. These areas are called tender or trigger points, and they tend to be the cause of ongoing muscular pain symptoms. Neuromuscular massage therapy is designed to correct pain and movement dysfunction by treating trigger points, muscle adhesions, and connective tissue patterns. The problems are normally caused by a specific trauma, repetitive movements or even bad posture.

The goal of neuromuscular therapy is to reduce pain, discomfort, and stress in the body by using precise manual techniques that maintain relaxed and lengthened muscles. Neuromuscular therapists are highly skilled in muscle anatomy, connective tissue work, trigger point therapy, and manual therapy.

Neuromuscular massage therapy can be an appropriate treatment for medical issues such as low back pain, upper back pain, carpal tunnel-like symptoms, sciatica-like symptoms, calf cramps, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, knee pain, jaw pain, tempomandibular joint pain (TMJ disorders), hip pain, headaches, and iliotibial band friction syndrome. Patients who undergo neuromuscular massage therapy can experience benefits such as reduced or complete elimination of pain, higher levels of flexibility and strength, increased ease and efficiency of movement, better posture, balanced musculoskeletal and nervous systems, improved blood circulation, lower levels of body toxins, higher levels of energy and vitality.