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Doc Kim or others,
Have you ever heard of NSTUNeuro Structural Technique). It's a hands on technique that i guess is a bit like chiropractic. Dr. Mercola is a big fan of it. Just looking for some other opinions,
Thanks
In Reply to: NST, Doc Kim posted by Neil on June 15, 2001 at 09:53:51:
Hi Neil,
I have read Dr. Mercola's statements regarding NST and have been interested in hearing more about this technique. Unfortunately, I have never met or talked with anyone who has a familiarity with it.
I am always a bit leary of anything that claims to be the end all and be all for everything, but I try to remain open minded. Like you, I would like to hear from anyone who knows more about it.
Namaste'
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Re: NST, Doc Kim posted by Doc Kim on June 15, 2001 at 10:38:53:
My holistic doctor said the same thing...he's also leary of
anything that claims to the the "end all and be all for
everything."
Nevertheless, I went for one NST session for my knee pain.
I thought what have I to lose (except $75.00 per session).
MY NST therapist told me he thought the real problem stemmed
from my back. He said between all the heavy weights I had
lifted in past years, Kickboxing (which isn't the best thing
for your hips), pregnancies and stress I had placed a lot of
stress on my back. He was the only one who attributed that
my knee pain was coming from my back.
Here is what I experienced after one session:
The moment he applied lite touch technique on my upper
abdomen, my stomach let out these very LOUD gurgling noises
(which was rather embarrassing). He said it was very normal
and that I had a lot of stored stress in that area.
For those who aren't familiar with NST (Neurostructural
Integration Technique), it is (supposed to be) a powerful
therapeutic system used to address a wide range of
illnesses, chronic or acute musculoskelatal problems and
sports related injuries. It typically works within 2-3
sessions. NST is based on the principles of Tom Bowen's
clinical work. He successfully treated over 13 thousand
patients annually until his death in 1982. NST is not
massage, chiropractice or acupressure. Gentle moves done
across muscles and connective tissue causing the
neuromuscular system to reset all related tension levels.
THe relief is profound and lasting, affecting muscular,
digestive, respiratory, glandular and energetic systems.
After the 1 hour session, I felt very relaxed and lite
headed. I was told this too was normal and to get up slowly
and sit for a few moments. My shoulders felt incredibly
heavy. On the way home, my left ear started to pop. (I had
had an ear infection 3 weeks before). When I got home, I
felt so relaxed, I fell asleep for about an hour. When I
awoke, everything seemed brighter to me. It was really
strange. Sounds were keener. In fact all my senses seemed
sharper. I was more aware of my surroundings. THe next
day, my right front knee cap felt numb when I went to
scratch it. I was worried and called my NST therapist. He
said to expect some strange sensations for 7-10 days. He
said it takes the body 7-10 days to reset itself after a
session. Well 3 days later, the feeling came back to my
knee, my knee pain was gone, but I've had lower back pain
since. It seem she was right...the problem does stem from
my back.
I have yet to reschedule another appointment (I 'm
currently experiencing a financial set back). But as soon
as I can I plan to follow through with at least 2-3 more
sessions to get the full benefit of what this technique
promises.
I've had chiropractic and acupunture, with only temporary
relief. NST gives signals to the body to set
reflexes...this is what sounded interesting to me, and the
fact that it claims to alleviate stored stress in the body
(bracing) which I
In Reply to: Re: NST, Doc Kim posted by Isabella on June 15, 2001 at 12:28:44:
Hi Isabella,
NST sounds really interesting. What does NST stand for?
Do you think it falls into the catagory of paranormal?
Do you have any websites to recommend for this?
thanks
In Reply to: Re: NST, - Isabella posted by Barb1 on June 15, 2001 at 14:36:06:
Hi,
I answered part of my own question by reading Neil's post again.
In Reply to: NST, Doc Kim posted by Neil on June 15, 2001 at 09:53:51:
Hi Neil,
I have been practicing NST for just over 2 months and have seen some pretty remarkable results. Here are some highlights from just the short time I've been using the technique:
A client with a 3yr old frozen shoulder problem, still painful and with limited mobility - after treatment, painlessly moved her arm up till it touched her ear (full ROM was restored).
Severe ankle sprain - client injured it twice in one week. 3days after treatment, client was back to running 4 miles a day.
One 30 second treatment eliminated menstrual cramps for the remainder of another client's period.
There have been a few clients where no change was reported after the session. Most often, some positive change is noted, though not always what I expect. Compared to the other forms of bodywork that I have studied and use in my practice, NST is far more effective and far less invasive. It really does deliver the kinds of results Dr. Mercola claims.
In Reply to: new NST practitioner adds 2cents posted by ~Kim~ on June 16, 2001 at 17:12:03:
Thanks, Doc kim.
Sounds like NST deserves an archive of it's own.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: new NST practitioner adds 2cents (Archive in NST.) posted by Walt Stoll on June 17, 2001 at 08:25:07:
Thanks Dr. Stoll for giving NST an archive. I'm so excited about this work. I hardly feel competent in the technique, yet I'm seeing some unbelievable results anyhow. This was my NST highlight from this past week: NST is so unpredictable in its results. I treated a 40 yr old woman for arthritis in her knees, TMJ pain, and elbow pain. She came in this week and reported that after the third session, she noticed that several benign breast cysts that she had had for over two years had disappeared. She hadn't even mentioned that condition in her medical history to me, so I hadn't even "treated" her for that. But I did focus on the treatments that improve lymphatic function, and have a hunch that is what did it. Btw, her knees and jaw responded well to the treatment, but her elbow pain remained. Go figure??
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