chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

[Guest guest]

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Ola

By all means go get that massage. It will only speed your recovery.

I've been getting them weekly since week one of surgery. You might also

want to try some rolfing. I tried that at week 8 and had four sessions a

week apart. It helped to get rid of a lot of scar tissue around the

incision and greatly improved my range of motion for abduction and external

rotation. After each treatment something miraculous would happened, like I

could lift my leg a few inches higher, or my limp would go away. The area

is traumatized, so go gently with someone knowledgable whom you trust.....

The yoga has helped me a lot too just don't force anything. I find the

standing lunges, warrior pose, with the operative leg in front, knee bent,

externally rotated the trickiest...but each time gets better. Are you doing

the Pilates with a teacher on a reformer? I am a Pilates teacher and I

bring someone in to watch me to make sure I'm not getting into old habits.

Good luck to you..

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To: surfacehippy

Subject: chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 10:03 AM

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Hi Maya,

Ok I give up, what is Pilates and Rolfing. Types of massage I presume?

/clive

chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 10:03 AM

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Hi Maya,

Ok I give up, what is Pilates and Rolfing. Types of massage I presume?

/clive

chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 10:03 AM

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Hi Maya,

Ok I give up, what is Pilates and Rolfing. Types of massage I presume?

/clive

chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 10:03 AM

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Hello Clive,

Sorry for making assumptions. Pilates is a system of exercise developed

by ph H. Pilates. It incorporates excercises that strengthen the core

muscles of the abdomen and works to lengthen and strengthen muscles.

(dancers first flocked to him to recover from injuries and now it it taught

to football and basketball teams). He invented several pieces of equipment

that work with spring resistance to enhance the exercises and produce quick

results. Until recently, (until15 years ago, you could only study with

teachers in New York, California, or London.). There has been an explosion

of teachers and studios across the globe and you will even find videos and

books on the technique at Walmart as well as some of the apparatus being

sold on the shopping network. My advice is to find a qualified teacher in

your area because the work is subtle and deep and requires proper alignment

to perform the exercises without hurting yourself. I was able to begin the

Pilates work at 3weeks post op because a lot of exercises are done lying on

your back, so there was little risk of hurting the hip. You will find a list

of teachers at pilatesmethodalliance.org.

Some insurance companies will cover this. A private session runs from

$50-$75 for an hour long session...cheaper than physical therapy and great

results for your entire body.

Rolfing is a method of deep tissue " massage " developed by Ida Rolf. The

work is so deep is releases fascia and unwinds holding patterns in muscles.

Don't expect a relaxing massage when you go in for a treatment. It's deeper

than any " deep tissue " massage I've ever had, but the results are amazing.

Some deep work on my ankle unwound my knee, and some work on my low back

allowed my hip to externally rotate more easily. The work directly on my

scar caused some swelling to go down and feeling to come back. A lot of

insurance companies cover this and the treatments are around $90- $100 a

session.

Hope this helps...all the best, Maya

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To: <surfacehippy >

Subject: RE: chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 1:32 PM

Hi Maya,

Ok I give up, what is Pilates and Rolfing. Types of massage I presume?

/clive

chiroprator and/or deep tissue massage?

Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2002, 10:03 AM

Hi everybody,

I was considering going to a chiroprator to get " re-aligned " as I've

read it mentioned here as helpful a few times. What can I expect as

far as services? Do they normally do deep tissue massages? I'm feeling

quite stiff and am hoping loosening the muscles will help improve my

ROM and overall flexibilty. Are there any other options (Pilates,

beginner yoga, " soft " massage) that have also helped?

As for my recovery, at 7+ weeks post-op I'm getting more independant

of my cane everyday. I'm starting to walk away without it, which I

read is a good sign. I'm still limping and after a rough day of

cleaning and running errands, I find I'm sore the next day but NOTHING

like the pain-drama I experienced pre-op. I've been sleeping

comfortably on my back, sides and tummy for a few weeks now. Dr. Mont

confirmed my meralgia paresthetica suspicions at my 6 week check-up:

http://www.neurobc.com/conditions/maralgia_paresthetica.htm

He said it should go away in a few months (he seemed surprised that I

actually have this). I think it's because the muscles are so tight,

hence the desire to get massaged I'm not restrained by it at all,

it's just a pinched nerve that catches me off guard sometimes.

I " PT " myself at the gym here at home 3x a week (hip machine,

treadmill for 5 minutes, quads, etc.) Nothing too strenuous but my

weight limits are increasing all the time. I was a fitness walker

until about 2 months before surgery when I just couldn't do it without

miserable pain. I expect to be back on track (at 5x week at 40

minutes) by my 6 month mark in March.

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement.

Ola

right c+, mont, 9/9/02

[Guest guest]

Ola,

Massage would definitely help and get your muscles to 'let

go'.Everyones definition of 'deep massage' means something different

but I would think that you need something reasonably deep to reach

the affected muscles. On the other hand, if you feel that you need

general relaxation, a'lighter' treatment might be better.I would find

a qualified therapist and let them give you advice - they should try

different intensities and you choose what feels right!

I've no experience of chiropractors but think Pilates is excellent -

again find a qualified teacher who will do 'one to ones' or a small

class.

If you lived in London I would offer you a massage as I am an

aromatherapist/massage therapist with a new hip that has allowed me

to work properly again!!

Stella

[Guest guest]

Steves Osteopath did a gentle careful session on him a month after surgery

- and released something-or-other with gentle massage which made Steve much

more conmfortable, and removed most of any limping.

[Guest guest]

Steves Osteopath did a gentle careful session on him a month after surgery

- and released something-or-other with gentle massage which made Steve much

more conmfortable, and removed most of any limping.

[Guest guest]

Steves Osteopath did a gentle careful session on him a month after surgery

- and released something-or-other with gentle massage which made Steve much

more conmfortable, and removed most of any limping.