Chiari malformation and massage therapy - massage and bodywork professionals2024-03-28T22:47:07Zhttps://massageprofessionals.com/forum/topics/chiari-malformation-and-massage-therapy?feed=yes&xn_auth=noDefinitely don’t be sorry Lau…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2018-05-06:2887274:Comment:3722742018-05-06T15:27:39.015ZTaylor Woodshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/TaylorWoods
Definitely don’t be sorry Laurie, anything helps at this point. I was talking to my mom yesterday and she said her pain is generally located in her L4-L5 where she is having a nerve wrapping around the joint and getting pinched. She had a steroid injection and said that it helped for 2 days then it was back to normal. She was saying the lightest pressure on her shoulders hurts her so if I was going to do any massage with her I would probably just avoid her head and shoulders all together just…
Definitely don’t be sorry Laurie, anything helps at this point. I was talking to my mom yesterday and she said her pain is generally located in her L4-L5 where she is having a nerve wrapping around the joint and getting pinched. She had a steroid injection and said that it helped for 2 days then it was back to normal. She was saying the lightest pressure on her shoulders hurts her so if I was going to do any massage with her I would probably just avoid her head and shoulders all together just to prevent pain. I told her to get in contact with her primary physician and talk to them about it before we dive into massage. Chiari malformation was part…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2018-05-06:2887274:Comment:3725232018-05-06T12:59:24.645ZLauriehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/LaurieRussell
<p>Chiari malformation was part of both clients's history. Both had corrective surgery many years ago and both did not present chiari as a medical or massage issue. We worked on other problems during their sessions.</p>
<p>I am sorry, I am not much help other than to say that chiari was part of their medical history, but never a complaint. Because I had no information on the surgery details, I would not do any range of motion to the head or neck, only gentle relaxation massage to the head. I…</p>
<p>Chiari malformation was part of both clients's history. Both had corrective surgery many years ago and both did not present chiari as a medical or massage issue. We worked on other problems during their sessions.</p>
<p>I am sorry, I am not much help other than to say that chiari was part of their medical history, but never a complaint. Because I had no information on the surgery details, I would not do any range of motion to the head or neck, only gentle relaxation massage to the head. I often thought scar tissue release would be beneficial (Marjorie Brook's STRAIT Method is very effective), and may do some in the future. </p>
<p>Thanks for bringing this issue to the forum. I would like to hear more about how you and other therapist approach chiari malformation. </p> Thank you for getting back in…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2018-05-05:2887274:Comment:3725182018-05-05T05:39:40.538ZTaylor Woodshttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/TaylorWoods
Thank you for getting back in contact with me Ajay and Laurie! To answer your question I was researching it online to just find out if it was even possible to help. I was hoping to find something like this to see if massage was even possible with a chiari patient. Also i don’t have contact with her physician/surgeon, and I don’t think she does either.<br />
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Laurie if I may... what is your success with chiari? Has massage done justice to your clients due to their condition?<br />
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Once I get more…
Thank you for getting back in contact with me Ajay and Laurie! To answer your question I was researching it online to just find out if it was even possible to help. I was hoping to find something like this to see if massage was even possible with a chiari patient. Also i don’t have contact with her physician/surgeon, and I don’t think she does either.<br />
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Laurie if I may... what is your success with chiari? Has massage done justice to your clients due to their condition?<br />
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Once I get more information/ protocol/ or get in contact with her physician I will definitely get back to everyone!<br />
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I really appreciate everything thank you I have worked on two clients…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2018-05-04:2887274:Comment:3724882018-05-04T20:42:37.555ZLauriehttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/LaurieRussell
<p>I have worked on two clients with a history of Chiari malformation with corrective surgery. For both it has been 10+ years since the surgery. Neither one mentions any issues with the surgical site nor mentioned any pain or physical restriction due to the condition. I usually do a very gentle neck massage, if requested. </p>
<p>When in doubt, Ajay's suggestion is the best: contact her physician to determine the cause of pain and if decide if massage is indicated for her condition.</p>
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<p>I have worked on two clients with a history of Chiari malformation with corrective surgery. For both it has been 10+ years since the surgery. Neither one mentions any issues with the surgical site nor mentioned any pain or physical restriction due to the condition. I usually do a very gentle neck massage, if requested. </p>
<p>When in doubt, Ajay's suggestion is the best: contact her physician to determine the cause of pain and if decide if massage is indicated for her condition.</p>
<p>If you do contact the physician or give her massage, would you post your treatment protocol and your mother's response to the massage. It would be valuable information for anyone with a Chiari malformation client. Thanks.</p> Why not just ask her doctor o…tag:massageprofessionals.com,2018-04-27:2887274:Comment:3724612018-04-27T12:55:37.279ZAjayhttps://massageprofessionals.com/profile/Ajay
<p>Why not just ask her doctor or surgeon?</p>
<p>In my practice I would not do work on her without a doctors note. </p>
<p>Best of Luck,<br/>Ajay</p>
<p>Why not just ask her doctor or surgeon?</p>
<p>In my practice I would not do work on her without a doctors note. </p>
<p>Best of Luck,<br/>Ajay</p>