NST Spinal Integration

NST Spinal Integration provides a comprehensive examination of the Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST), a dynamic bodywork system developed by Michael Nixon-Livy between 1991 and 1995. The work details the transition of manual therapy from the foundations of Tom Bowen’s principles into a structured, reproducible clinical system. The text focuses on the "core" of the body—specifically the relationship between the spinal column, sacrum, coccyx, and cranium—and how their alignment influences the nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems. The book serves as a practical manual, featuring over 230 color medical illustrations and detailed descriptions of "Pri-moves" (Proprioceptive Rolling Impulse movements). These soft tissue reflex manipulations are designed to release muscle and fascia tension, triggering the body’s innate self-regulation to resolve pain and dysfunction. The content includes step-by-step instructions for building integrated sessions covering the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical spine, as well as additional sequences for the extremities and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It is intended for use by chiropractors, osteopaths, physiotherapists, and other manual therapy professionals dedicated to spinal and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.