Slipped disc
Some of the physical conditions people are suffering from, in this hectic world can be alleviated or remedied with the application of a couple of fantastic Physiotherapy techniques, Connective Tissue Manipulation and Manual lymph drainage. I have explained the two techniques in the subsequent paragraphs and then followed with a description of one of the problems it can remedy Sciatica. Other problems that can be sorted out by this technique are referred pain, cold hands and feet, slipped disc, reynauds, groin strain and Supraspinatus tendinitus.
How can some of these problems be alleviated?
Connective Tissue Reflex Manipulation
Applied by the Physiotherapist using the soft pads of the fingers to shift one level of skin on the level below. This movement causes a quick, quick, stretch reflex, causing a reaction, which moves out along the connective tissue. The individuals brain interpretes this impulse as if it were a ‘cut’ or a ‘abrasion’. The tighter the connective tissue the bigger the stretch reflex and sharper to the individual|therefore the more intense the ‘cut’ feels to the individual}. The reflex is a little impulse which passes through the fluid in the connective tissue and eases tension. The lessening in stress around the blood vessel walls lets additional blood to flow into the damaged area and so lessens the inflammation. Softening the connective tissue helps allow more movement to occur without triggering off irritation and therefore pain. Dealing with this often starts at a distance from the injured area gradually working closer to the source of damage. The benefits of Connective Tissue Manipulation are cumulative. After the stress has been reduced by manipulation the decrease is sustained. Continued lessening in connective tissue tension occurs with every extra manipulation. The degree to which the lessening in connective tissue tension is maintained is dependant on the amount of stress added to the body by the individuals lifestyle. Connective Tissue Manipulation is a skill learnt at postgraduate level in the UK and because of this it hasn’t travelled very quickly across the country. At last count, there were only two dozen Physiotherapists in the UK actively carrying out Connective Tissue Manipulation.
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