massage and bodywork professionals
Massage in a Chiropractic Setting
It is no secret that massage and chiropractic make a dynamic combination. This group is for massage professionals who work in a chiropractic clinic, work on a referral basis with chiropractors, or looking to work in this environment.
Where to look up treatment plans or techniques for specific conditions?
I am wondering where to look up information about treatment plans, massage protocols or techniques for various conditions. I have been coming across some conditions at work that I honestly don't know what to do to help reduce pain or discomfort. The biggest being herniated discs.
I currently have a patient w/ herniated L5-S1. And his muscles are rock solid. (Lats, Obliques, QL, Erectors, Glutes... basically from T-12 down) It takes a bit for him to relax enough for me to do much of anything. He is bracing himself and guarding so hard that he is basically stiff as a board. I've only worked on him twice. And I just don't even know where to begin!
Laura Garza
Do you have access to heat packs? Maybe you can place that on his back for a few minutes to relax his lower back so that you can get some work done!
Jun 21, 2012