A treatment plan is what elevates massage therapy from a service to a therapeutic profession. It is the tangible output of our clinical reasoning.
Deep gluteal syndrome can be triggered by multiple causes. Sorting through those causes can be tricky, but doing so will also help your clients.
Context is powerful: Even light, mindful touch can significantly shift pain and proprioception, reminding us that how we work matters as much as what we do.
Considering the situation that led to your client’s pain can prove as valuable as understanding where the pain exists.
Scars certainly impact their immediate vicinity, but they can also have a wide-ranging effect beyond that area. Understanding these impacts as a massage therapist can better your client's quality of life.
Sciatic nerve pain can indicate an underlying issue: Certain structures within its path in the lumbosacral, pelvic, and gluteal regions may compress or irritate the nerve.
Don't stop at the neck when your client has a headache. Keep working your way down. You (and your client) might be surprised at what you find.
With more people than ever before undergoing knee surgery, understanding how massage therapy can complement the recovery process is crucial for you and your clients.
