Re: herx/deep massage contraindicated?

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> Can you show me where it states that deep massage is contraindicated for Lyme

> patients? I would think that anything that increases blood flow would be

> beneficial.

> Thanks, C

Dear C.,

No, I cannot tell you where it states that. I although I've been practicing

hands-on energy healing (polarity theapy) since 1990, I am not a massage

therapist. In my message about this I mentioned:

>light massage is fine for people with Lyme. I had mentioned that it was

>*deep* massage that my therapist said is to be avoided. She didn't say why.

My massage therapist is licensed and has lengthy experience. I know that

she has conferred with another highly competent muscular therapist since

hearing my Lyme diagnosis.

So all I can tell you is what she said and what I have experienced.

Once she stopped the deep tissue work in sessions, I could feel the

circulatory benefits of the massage. More energy, more mental clarity

immediately.

I'm sure the increased blood flow is beneficial, but it felt as though

over-detoxification was less than helpful. From my own bodywork training

and experience I would typically adjust the work to lessen the amount of

release if a person was incapacitated from the power of the previous

sessions.

Do you get regular or occasional massage or bodywork? If so, is it deep

tissue work? I'm also wondering,are you a massage therapist yourself?

Be well,

bluesky