What is Myoskeletal Alignment Technique (MAT)?

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Myoskeletal alignment technique (MAT) is a type of bodywork with roots in the principles of osteopathy and structural integration.  MAT is used to relieve chronic pain and to help correct postural abnormalities.

MAT techniques are integrated into other massage techniques during your sessions.
Structural integration and osteopathy both rely heavily on the manipulation of the muscles, fascia, and skeletal system with the goal of promoting general musculoskeletal health.

The idea behind structural integration is that if someone’s body can be aligned properly, his or her health problems can be dramatically reduced, because the body will work as a whole. Osteopathic practitioners share this idea, arguing that many chronic health conditions are related to musculoskeletal problems.

Myoskeletal alignment technique (MAT) is a type of bodywork with roots in the principles of osteopathy and structural integration.  MAT is used to relieve chronic pain and to help correct postural abnormalities.
MAT techniques are integrated into other massage techniques during your sessions.

Structural integration and osteopathy both rely heavily on the manipulation of the muscles, fascia, and skeletal system with the goal of promoting general musculoskeletal health.

The idea behind structural integration is that if someone’s body can be aligned properly, his or her health problems can be dramatically reduced, because the body will work as a whole. Osteopathic practitioners share this idea, arguing that many chronic health conditions are related to musculoskeletal problems.

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