NIMMO-Receptor Tonus Technique 

This is a specific chiropractic technique based on the presumption that muscles are responsible for causing abnormal joint function. NIMMO addresses muscular problems, usually called trigger points. 

Trigger points arise from several causes, such as acute or chronic muscular overload, direct trauma, poor posture, chilling of a muscle and even emotional stress.

Once a trigger point has developed, waste products begin to accumulate within the cells of the muscle. Due to the accumulation of the waste products, which are nerve irritants, the blood supply to the area is restricted resulting in pain felt by the patient.

By applying pressure on the point(s) for variable amounts of time (usually a few seconds) allows the muscle to relax and acquire its normal length. This procedure allows the bone(s) to which the
muscle(s) attach to move normally to restore joint function.