Pain is not always where the problem is. A tight band of muscle in one place can refer pain somewhere else entirely, which is why the ache never fully goes away when you only treat the symptom. People often search for trigger point massage; neuromuscular therapy, or NMT, is the clinical framework Paul uses to find those points and the referral patterns they create. Paul Andersen is a certified neuromuscular therapist with nearly twenty years of clinical experience.
A source-first approach
Paul assesses movement and palpates for the specific bands of tissue driving your symptoms, then works them methodically. Because NMT targets the cause rather than the sensation, relief tends to last longer than chasing the sore spot alone.
Frequently treated patterns
Headaches & neck pain
Often driven by trigger points in the neck, shoulders, and upper back.
Low back & hip pain
Where glute and hip trigger points refer pain down the leg or into the back.
Repetitive strain
Forearm, shoulder, and wrist patterns from training or long hours at a keyboard.
Post-injury compensation
The knock-on tension that builds when you protect an old injury.
Explore related services
Myofascial Release
Slow, sustained pressure that releases tight fascia and restores glide between muscle layers.
Deep Tissue Massage
Strong, precise work for chronic tension and the demands of serious training.
Mobile & In-Home Massage
House-call sessions brought to your home, so recovery fits your schedule.
Sciatica Massage
NMT and deep-tissue work for hip and low-back patterns that refer down the leg.
Frequently asked questions
What does NMT certification mean?
Neuromuscular therapy is a specialized field within massage that focuses on trigger points, nerve compression, and postural patterns. Paul holds an NMT credential and has practiced this work for nearly two decades.
Why does the therapist press somewhere that isn't where it hurts?
Trigger points frequently refer pain to a different area. Releasing the true source is what produces lasting relief, so the spot Paul works may not be the spot you feel.
Is neuromuscular therapy relaxing?
It can be, but the goal is therapeutic change. Expect focused, specific pressure with clear communication throughout.
Is trigger point massage the same as neuromuscular therapy?
Trigger point massage is the common name for working those tight, referring bands of muscle. Neuromuscular therapy is the clinical system Paul uses to find them, understand the referral, and treat the source instead of only the sore spot.