The Neurostructural Integration Technique (NST) was born out of these concepts and with the help of its origi- nal Australian inventor; Thomas Ambrose Bowen 1916 - 1982 very practically embraces both the principles of Edison and Hippocrates. Unfolding of the Central Core The basic principles that govern the structure and application of NST Health are that the body is indeed a self regulating mechanism that has needs to be balanced in the structural, chemical and mental arenas if it indeed is going to manifest a robust physiology and conse- quently deliver health. Like chiropractic, osteopathic and craniosacral work NST Health heavily subscribes to the integration of the sacrum, spi- nal column and cranium as a fundamental starting point for the resolution of almost all symptoms. In other words, if the sacrum spinal column and cra- nium are balanced all systems belonging to or passing through these important structures will be free to func- tion unimpeded.

NST Health is often described as Soft Tissue Osteopathy or Neuromuscular Osteopathy with a Naturopathic sup- porting philosophy. Where NST differs from all other modalities sharing the same philosophy is in its unique application. NST is applied to the neuromuscular system and in a way that is totally unique to NST. Muscles move bones after all and generally not the other way around!

Regarding the application of NST Health; typically sequences of pre-designed and specific neuromuscular movements or 'moves' are applied to the Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical spines as a starting point for every individual. This is designed to integrate the body from the central core (sacrum, spinal column and cranium) outwards to the periphery and to ensure that pathways from the periphery to the central core remain clear. The significance of the central core being balanced before other parts of the body are attended to cannot be overstated, as it is indeed the central core through which all other systems are obliged to pass! It is this feature alone which creates the appropriate neuromuscular context for other more exterior symp- toms to be so effectively removed and remain so.

Whatever the explanation the outcomes to NST are unique. The resultant responses are deeply self-regula- tory in a multi-dimensional sense, evidenced by pro- found changes not only in the skeletal system but in the muscular system, nervous system and endocrine system. The bottom line, for a staggering 80-85% of people who receive NST therapy, is that they require just 2-3 ses- sions with approximately a week in between sessions, to resolve their presenting symptoms. For individuals who still have symptoms after 3 sessions almost all of them will respond favourably with the application of another 1-3 sessions. Therapeutic success is synonymous with NST Heath as the work consistently produces remarkable results in these short time frames, and in some cases results it must be said, are close to miraculous!

Conditions: Although there are no specific conditions that NST can- not be safely applied to for any age group (babies to the elderly) the following list of symptoms are typical of those that most frequently 'disappear' in response to an NST session.
All spinal, Cranial, Temporomandibular Joint ( T.M.J.) conditions
All neck conditions including whiplash
Head injuries and headaches including migraines and visual conditions
Back conditions including pelvic, lumbar, thoracic and sciatica
Shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions
Leg conditions including hamstrings, knees, ankles and feet
Digestive and intestinal conditions
Respiratory conditions including asthma, sinusitis, bronchitis
Musculoskeletal and joint conditions, rheumatism, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Kidney and urinary problems
Menstrual, reproductive and menopausal conditions
Baby colic, gastric reflux and feeding problems
Acute and chronic fatigue
Stress conditions, emotional depression and structurally related learning difficulties

In summary, the Neurostructural Integration Technique is a unique and powerful neuromuscular spinal integra- tion technique designed to elicit changes from deep within the human organism that will quickly remove pain and a myriad of symptoms thereby ultimately creating the starting point from which vitality and good health can be attained through the principles of healthy living.