A neuromuscular therapy massage is applied in various pressures by using a combination of effleurage or gliding, petrissage or grasping, friction, and muscle energy. If there is a muscle spasm occurring once I locate the source, with your assistance, I will then concentrate the hands-on treatment to this area by applying continuous pressure for short periods of time using my fingers, knuckles and elbows. The same pressure must be maintained in order to encourage proper blood flow in the area. You may be surprised when you feel some discomfort during the massage. This is normal at first and as I add more pressure to the stroke the muscle spasm will melt away. Often clients will experience some muscle soreness following a neuromuscular therapy massage. However, like with exercise, the muscle soreness will disappear within a few days and your body will feel more relaxed.