MAT Overview
MAT is a non-medical procedure that is designed to increase the contractile ability of muscle. When stress, trauma or overuse occurs the result in inflammation causes muscles to “shut down” and lose their ability to contract efficiently. With MAT we help restore the connection from brain the muscle and muscle to brain bringing back the muscles contractile capabilities. When muscles can contract and contract on demand, joints become more stable, performance increases, and tightness subsides.
Why MAT
As opposed to other modalities MAT is seeking out the root cause of dysfunction. Other modalities typically focus on what muscles are tight as opposed to what muscles are weak. As Muscle Activation Technique Specialists we view muscle tightness as secondary to muscle weakness. When muscles are weak and cant contract efficiently the body tightens up to protect itself and create a sense of stability, similar to how you tighten up when you walk on ice. With MAT we go after the exact reason why that muscle is tight in the first place and resolve the issue form its root cause.
