Rapid NeuroFascial Reset

What is RAPID NeuroFascial Reset?

RAPID is a method of hands-on neuro-fascial “reset” that stimulates the deepest fascia of the periosteum.

Why the periosteum?

The periosteal fascia is the richest source of sensory free nerve endings in the body—richer than the eyes, ears, nose, or skin. Stimulating the neurobiological system this way allows access to nearly one thousand times more sensory receptors than massaging muscle alone.

How it works: By targeting the neurobiological system, therapists can affect both the central and autonomic nervous systems. This reduces tissue tone and increases intercellular tissue fluids, which melts adhesion and tissue tension. It also has a global effect on the body by turning down the sympathetic nervous system. Most importantly, targeting these free nerve endings produces a chemical cascade in the tissues that dramatically reduces pain.

Target areas: In addition to the periosteum, the work focuses on the aponeurosis, nerve sheaths, tendons, joint capsules, and ligaments, as these tissues are also highly neurological. Simply put, RAPID addresses dysfunctional nerve endings to reduce tissue tension and pain, placing the body in a relaxed state.

Origin and history: RAPID was developed by Canadian Massage Therapists Robert and Sherry Routledge, who have successfully used their method to treat patients for well over a decade. Their goal as teachers is to empower other therapists to gain a new level of clinical success with their most challenging patients. RAPID helps the therapist gain patient compliance by quickly eliminating even the most painful issues in their clients.

Benefits and conditions treated: RAPID offers the practitioner the ability to successfully treat the most complex, painful musculoskeletal complaints that mainstream medicine offers little help for.

Treatable conditions include: Sciatica, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, bursitis, frozen shoulder, Baker’s cysts, back pain, migraines, TMJ-D, vertigo, tinnitus, arthritis, knee pain, golfer’s and tennis elbow, and so much more.