What Is Muscle Activation in Calgary?

Stress, trauma, and overuse and the resultant inflammation can alter the communication between the nervous system and the muscle system. This altered communication is what creates neurological weaknesses. In these situations, muscles lose their ability to contract efficiently, where they can no longer contract on demand, to be able to stabilize joints and protect the body from injury. To learn more about Muscle Activation, contact our Calgary AB chiropractic clinic today.

How Does MAT Work In Calgary AB?

With Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) individual's neuromuscular function is assessed by performing a series of mobility tests and then correlating the limitations in range of motion (ROM) with muscle tests that can identify which specific muscles are not contracting efficiently. Once the muscle weakness is identified, the MAT Practitioner then "Activates" the muscle weakness through either isometric contractions or specific force application to the origin and insertion points of the affected muscle.

Once the inhibited muscles are activated, they can contract more efficiently, thus re-establishing and strengthening the connections between the nervous system and the muscular system and enabling the muscles to withstand greater amounts of external force which allows the muscles to protect the body from pain or injury.

With MAT there is regular testing to ensure that the affected muscle remains activated. MAT can improve your quality of life by giving you the freedom and joy to get back to doing what you love without the pain!