Pain Neutralization Technique (PNT)

The Pain Neutralization technique (PNT) was developed by Stephen Kaufman, DC, LAc. "The technique involves gentle tissue manipulation to “turn off” the nerve-based reflexes that perpetuate trigger points and muscle pain and is proving to be particularly effective in the treatment of chronic pain.

 

The technique is based on the Clasp Knife Reflex (also called Golgi Tendon Organ Reflex), which is a defensive action protecting our muscles from injury. PNT gently uses a specific stimulation, accurate positioning, and light pressure by hand to activate the clasp knife reflex. The stimulated muscle relaxes, and tenderness of the trigger point is relieved. This can resolve long term symptoms that were exacerbated by that trigger point.

 

Pain Neutralization Technique does not use mechanical force for treatment and is quite different from other procedures for treating trigger points which usually involve some amount of pain during treatment such as deep tissue massage. Light pressure with the fingertips is used. There is little to no discomfort during the procedure. In fact, many fall asleep during treatment" (Tahoma Clinic). Can be combined with other modalities.

 

Typically effective for:

post-surgery, frozen shoulder, TMJ, sciatica, scoliosis, plantar fasciitis, neuropathy, tennis /golfer's elbow, trigger finger, headaches & migraines, vertigo/tinnitus, inflammation, limited range-of-motion, limited breathing, PTSD, anxiety, long covid, brain fog and more.