What to expect?
When you come to Brookside Physical Therapy, you may receive the One Minute NSR™ examination as
part of your initial evaluation to assess if PRRT is appropriate for you. This exam consists of palpation
(touch) of a series of specific points of your body from head to toe. A positive response includes pain,
withdrawl, or grimacing when the areas are touched. If one or more of the areas has a positive response
it may mean that your nervous system is “upregulated” or a has a “hotspot”. These areas lead to pain or
dysfunction and can keep you from getting better unless properly addersess.
How does it work?
To “downregulate” or relax the entire nervous system, the 7 Primal Techniques™ are first applied. These
techniques are aimed at specific nerves that originate directly from your brain and have direct influence on
pain and tension. The dura mater (often thought of as the Saran wrap of your brain) is the protective coating
that surrounds your brain and nerves. It is easily irritated through stress, trauma, and/or poor posture often
resulting in headaches, neck and back pain. It may also lead to visceral (organ) dysfunction such as high
blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems. After the 7 Primals are applied, you will be reassessed for
changes in response to palpation in the 14 specific points on your body. You may notice relief from just the
first seven techniques!
If you continue to have positive responses during the reassessment, then specific local techniques are
applied. These techniques are aimed at addressing the specific point of pain or tightness using gentle
tapping or placing your body in precise positions. You may be provided exercises to perform on your own
that you can use to control your pain and prevent further symptoms.
Developed by John Iams in San Diego, California, PRRT has been shown to work very quickly and
effectively in the clinic for a variety of conditions. Research is currently being conducted to validate its
efficacy clinically.
M. Potter, SDPT 2007
Contact us to schedule an appointment or for a free consultation.
When you come to Brookside Physical Therapy, you may receive the One Minute NSR™ examination as
part of your initial evaluation to assess if PRRT is appropriate for you. This exam consists of palpation
(touch) of a series of specific points of your body from head to toe. A positive response includes pain,
withdrawl, or grimacing when the areas are touched. If one or more of the areas has a positive response
it may mean that your nervous system is “upregulated” or a has a “hotspot”. These areas lead to pain or
dysfunction and can keep you from getting better unless properly addersess.
How does it work?
To “downregulate” or relax the entire nervous system, the 7 Primal Techniques™ are first applied. These
techniques are aimed at specific nerves that originate directly from your brain and have direct influence on
pain and tension. The dura mater (often thought of as the Saran wrap of your brain) is the protective coating
that surrounds your brain and nerves. It is easily irritated through stress, trauma, and/or poor posture often
resulting in headaches, neck and back pain. It may also lead to visceral (organ) dysfunction such as high
blood pressure and gastrointestinal problems. After the 7 Primals are applied, you will be reassessed for
changes in response to palpation in the 14 specific points on your body. You may notice relief from just the
first seven techniques!
If you continue to have positive responses during the reassessment, then specific local techniques are
applied. These techniques are aimed at addressing the specific point of pain or tightness using gentle
tapping or placing your body in precise positions. You may be provided exercises to perform on your own
that you can use to control your pain and prevent further symptoms.
Developed by John Iams in San Diego, California, PRRT has been shown to work very quickly and
effectively in the clinic for a variety of conditions. Research is currently being conducted to validate its
efficacy clinically.
M. Potter, SDPT 2007
Contact us to schedule an appointment or for a free consultation.
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PRRT has been shown to:
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Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT)
PRRT is the most innovative manual therapy technique for
reducing pain quickly and relaxing muscles effectively
throughout the entire body. Based on documented
neurophysiological principles, PRRT is an effective way to
eliminate chronic pain of the musculoskeletal system.
People of all ages and with a variety of conditions respond
very well PRRT and feel relief after just the first visit. It may
take 2-4 visits to realize the full benefits of PRRT. Our
therapists are trained in the most recent PRRT techniques
and will discuss how they may be used to enhance your
rehabilitation.
PRRT is the most innovative manual therapy technique for
reducing pain quickly and relaxing muscles effectively
throughout the entire body. Based on documented
neurophysiological principles, PRRT is an effective way to
eliminate chronic pain of the musculoskeletal system.
People of all ages and with a variety of conditions respond
very well PRRT and feel relief after just the first visit. It may
take 2-4 visits to realize the full benefits of PRRT. Our
therapists are trained in the most recent PRRT techniques
and will discuss how they may be used to enhance your
rehabilitation.
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