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I am a recently graduated massage therapy student ( yes I still consider myself a student), knowledgeable but by no means an expert. I'm trying to break out of the fluff and buff style of massage and into real therapeutic practice.

Luckily, I am blessed to have people in my family that could use therapeutic work and I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to help them.

I have a cousin that recently hurt himself playing a game of football. He has a history of spinal problems (scoliosis).

Assessment is an area than I need to work on, by my own admission. He was having a lot of problems walking, but he said it was in the lumbar region of his spine that was hurting him.

I know that the spine itself is not my domain, and I was wondering what I can do for him outside of referring him to a doctor ( he is not presently in a financial situation where he could afford a huge doctors bill )
What techniques would you use?
Thanks in advance.

 

[jadamgrd]

Learning

I am a recently graduated massage therapy student ( yes I still consider myself a student), knowledgeable but by no means an expert. I'm trying to break out of the fluff and buff style of massage and into real therapeutic practice.

Luckily, I am blessed to have people in my family that could use therapeutic work and I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to help them.

I have a cousin that recently hurt himself playing a game of football. He has a history of spinal problems (scoliosis).

Assessment is an area than I need to work on, by my own admission. He was having a lot of problems walking, but he said it was in the lumbar region of his spine that was hurting him.

I know that the spine itself is not my domain, and I was wondering what I can do for him outside of referring him to a doctor ( he is not presently in a financial situation where he could afford a huge doctors bill )
What techniques would you use?
Thanks in advance.

Hmm... I would say if he hasn't been to the doctor since his injury and is having trouble walking, I'd still have him see a doctor before I worked on him. Be better for him to spend the money there to make sure what exactly it is he's dealing with which will also help you in your treatment of his problem.

~Sandra

 

[serialmom12]

He said keeping his back muscles stretched out is helping a lot, which was my advice even before the incident. We went on a recreational walk together today, getting a little exercise. His mobility has shown a marked improvement, but we were conscious to not over due it. We are going to see how he is doing in a few days.