
Neuromuscular Re-education (NMR)
A Medical Breakthrough 40 Years in the Making
In the past, back and neck pain patients were hospitalized in traction for weeks. Most avoided surgery. Managed care ended this, leaving doctors and their patients with little choice beyond surgery.
Many have tried to duplicate the benefits of traction, without the hospital stay. Dr. C. Norman Shealy, MD, Ph.D., the neurosurgeon who invented TENS and the Dorsal Column Stimulator, succeeded. He paired computer-guided, mild distractive force with transcutaneous electrical muscle relaxation to deliver more therapeutic success in less time.
Advancements in computer technology and the core science evolved Dr. Shealy's invention into today's FDA-approved NMR device, with its 90%+ success rate - the smart alternative to surgery.

Many have tried to duplicate the benefits of traction, without the hospital stay. Dr. C. Norman Shealy, MD, Ph.D., the neurosurgeon who invented TENS and the Dorsal Column Stimulator, succeeded. He paired computer-guided, mild distractive force with transcutaneous electrical muscle relaxation to deliver more therapeutic success in less time.
Advancements in computer technology and the core science evolved Dr. Shealy's invention into today's FDA-approved NMR device, with its 90%+ success rate - the smart alternative to surgery.




