strained back ligaments - advice please!!

[tera_duke]

Hi! Being recently qualified, I'm happy to receive any advice on the following please:

A potential client commented that she suffers with back problems in that she did too much sport when she was younger (she is now in her early 20's and works as a PE teacher). Whilst I was happy to suggest working on the muscle area to give relief as required, I feel I need advice regarding ligaments. I mentioned to the lady that I am interested in sports massage/therapy (yet to decide how much more studying I feel happy with!), and I am wondering if this type of condition is left to someone better qualifed than me. Honesty please! I don't mind losing a potential client, as long as she gets the correct treatment for herself.

I look forward to receiving your replies!

 

[Samantha Harvey]

why dont you try a couple of sessions with this lady and see how she responds and how you think her condition is. it could well be that you are quite able to treat without referring. clients can sometimes exagerate their problems and makes you wary to treat when you are probably very able.

try it... if you dont think its what you can deal with and the client doesnt either, then she will repect you and your advice all the more.

 

[swntplng]

Hi tranquility
There are specific remedial techniques which are used for strained ligaments, however I would think some gentle effleurage won't do any harm.
It would all depend on what the initial assessment showed and whether you are comfortable with this. Is "strained ligaments" her or your words or an actual description as to what is wrong?
I think I'd tread gently and carefully unless specifically trained in remedial techniques.

Sonia