Advanced Therapeutic Soft Tissue Techniques
Ease the Pain Away
Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
Move with Ease and Freedom
At O'Keefe Matz Functional Health Clinic, we’re here to help you feel your best with neuromuscular therapy—a gentle yet targeted approach that combines therapeutic massage, massage therapy, soft tissue techniques, and advanced bodywork with Active Release Technique (ART), Graston Therapy, heated stones, and trigger point therapy to relieve pain, support recovery, and improve overall well-being.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Precision Soft Tissue Treatment
Therapeutic Massage Techniques
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a specialized form of therapeutic massage designed to address soft tissue dysfunction by targeting trigger points, muscular imbalances, nerve entrapments, and postural distortions. This evidence-based approach integrates advanced soft tissue techniques, including Graston Technique, Active Release Technique (ART), heated stones, and trigger point therapy, to relieve pain, restore function, and enhance movement.
Key Components of Neuromuscular Therapy
Enhancing Your Range of Motion
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Trigger Point Therapy – Identifies and releases hyperirritable points in muscles that cause localized and referred pain, improving blood flow and reducing muscle tightness.
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Myofascial Release – Loosens restrictions in the fascia, the connective tissue surrounding muscles, to improve flexibility and reduce pain.
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Muscle Re-education – Helps restore proper muscle function by correcting compensatory patterns that contribute to chronic pain and dysfunction.
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Ischemic Compression – Applies sustained pressure to reduce muscle tension and increase circulation, promoting deep tissue relaxation.
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Positional Release – Uses specific joint positioning to relieve pain and decrease muscle spasms without forceful manipulation.
By combining these techniques with therapeutic massage, heated stones, Graston Technique, and Active Release Technique, Neuromuscular Therapy provides a comprehensive and customized approach to pain relief, injury recovery, and overall well-being.
Meet Dr. Janell Matz
Expert in Soft Tissue Techniques for Pain
A Gentle Yet Effective Approach
Therapy should always be performed to patient tolerance, ensuring it is never painful but deep enough to effectively release tension and restore balance within the muscles.
Dr. Janell Matz: Expert in Integrative Pain Management
Dr. Janell Matz is a highly skilled Chiropractic Physician, Nurse, Massage Therapist, Acupuncturist, and Clinical Nutrition Diplomat, specializing in pain management and rehabilitation. With advanced expertise in soft tissue techniques, trigger point therapy, myofascial release, and chiropractic care, she is also extensively trained in treating concussions, headaches, dizziness, and chronic pain.
Dr. Matz takes a holistic, integrative approach to restoring health and well-being, blending multiple therapeutic modalities for personalized, effective treatment. As a trusted expert in the Saint Paul community, she is known for her extensive knowledge, compassionate care, and commitment to patient success.
Comprehensive, All-in-One Treatment
A typical appointment with Dr. Matz feels like seeing five specialists in one visit—seamlessly combining chiropractic care, massage therapy, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, ultrasound, laser therapy, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). This comprehensive, results-driven approach ensures maximum healing in less time, providing exceptional value, lasting relief, and a path to optimal wellness.
