At Riverview Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Khan offers NIMMO (NIMMOCARE®) soft tissue technique as part of her approach to musculoskeletal care.NIMMO is a specialized trigger point therapy system developed by Dr. Raymond Nimmo in the 1950s. It is based on the idea that chronic muscle tightness and pain can develop when the nervous system maintains protective muscle guarding patterns after injury, repetitive strain, or dysfunction. These persistent patterns may lead to “trigger points,” which are sensitive areas within muscle tissue that can contribute to pain, stiffness, and reduced movement.
NIMMOCARE® is a non-invasive soft tissue technique that uses precise, targeted pressure to help release these trigger points and reduce muscular tension. The goal is to help interrupt the cycle of pain and muscle guarding so the body can return to more normal movement and function.
This technique focuses on identifying and addressing areas of dysfunction within the neuromuscular system, rather than only treating the location where pain is felt. As a result, treatment may involve working on areas that are contributing to the overall pain pattern, not just the most symptomatic spot.
While many patients report improvements in pain and function with soft tissue therapy approaches like NIMMO, research on this specific technique is still evolving, and more high-quality studies are needed. However, trigger point–based and manual soft tissue therapies in general have been widely studied in relation to musculoskeletal pain management.
Dr. Khan integrates NIMMOCARE® with other chiropractic and rehabilitative techniques, including Diversified adjustments, Activator, Cox Flexion-Distraction, and movement-based rehabilitation strategies. Her approach is focused on improving mobility, reducing muscular tension, and supporting long-term functional recovery.
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