QuestionThanks to your previous answers.
I am soon going to have a client who has a titanium spinal prothesis, due to a
surf accident a year ago.He is being followed by an osteopath and a
kinesitherapist ( which might be the equivalent of a physio...not sure as
kinesitherapist is a french description) and he would like to add some relaxing
massage to his ongoing treatments. I am wondering if you could advise me
on areas to avoid, knowing that I would only do gentle massage such as
Swedish. He's cervix and lower back are the areas affected from what I know
for now. I admit to be a little apprehensive. I am level 5 in Ka Huna massage
and had my certificate 4 in massage last December.
Any information would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
AnswerGreetings Malika
I haven't had the opportunity to work with a client with titanium spinal prosthesis, however I have worked with fused vertebra, metal rod cervical correction and recovered herniated disk clients.
You mentioned he is a surfer, my guess he or she is younger and has a higher vitality than most who would have this condition. This is a favorable candidate to work with.
My intention was to focus on lactic acid/lymph drainage from these areas. In my case I started with a light touch working mostly fascia mobilization on and around the erector groups where the scar tissue was evident. I would start at the sacrum first to release tension where there is no incident of injury. There I could apply enough pressure on the SI/L1 joints to actively influence the surrounding and superior areas to loosen and become more palatable. In your case lightly hold pressure points on the transverse processes of the thoracic vertebrae.
Infra red heat such as hot towels or hot stones would also be beneficial on the scar tissue. I studied Kriya which is very similar to Ka Huna. Working with circular strokes with light pressure has been beneficial for me with all clients. Reiki would also be beneficial as well.
In time I was able to go deeper once the scar tissue and muscle tissue became adjusted to the injury. This of course is based on the clients health, nutrition, mental outlook etc...
I then asked the client to determine from his M.D. what types of stretching would strengthen these areas.
The body is an amazing creation and HIGHLY adaptable when injured, as a body worker when I approach that mindset that I create the environment for the body to heal itself, this keeps my intention focused on the wisdom of their body and the ability to create that environment for healing.
When we set our intention for healing in the body, the body recognizes that and will "guide" you to what to do. I call this the acknowledgment of the Divine Feminine Wisdom in all living beings. Males also have this ability, it just takes time to cultivate and practice.
To your success,
Jack Barakitis
