I have been doing some self-massage and it helps. Gently massaging my face gets rid of some of the fluid that builds up when the lymph glands swell up and my sinusitis gets worse. Scrubbing my feet with a scrubber that has hard plastic nubs, hitting all the pressure-points on the feet is invigorating. Self-massage of cramped up muscles, etc., helps along with gentle stretching. I am wanting to learn more specifics, though. Such as where are the pressure points for certain functions or parts of the body? How is cranio-sacral massage performed? How is myofascial massage performed?
I am mostly bedridden and I have Parkinsonism, osteomalacia (bone damage) and encephalomyelitis (nervous system damage). It would help so much if I could get regular massages, acupuncture and chiropractic help, but I have no money for these. So, the next best thing is the self-massage I am doing.
Anyone else have experience or knowledge to offer about these subjects?
Cathy
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Self Massage and Pressure Points
- By SickOfBeingSick
- Posted September 22, 2009 at 6:38 pm · 9 replies
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- By spiritlove
- Posted September 24, 2009 at 4:48 pm
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Cathy, sorry I don't have any answers. Just wanted you to know I care.
spiritlove
- By Domenick
- Posted September 25, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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Hello ,
I get two kinds of massages. The first one you mentioned the cranio-sacro massage and another one called Pfrimmer massage. Both are great. The cranio is really cool. You don't take any cloths off except your shoes and you lie on an air bed. All this lady does it from head to toe work on different points of your body. If feels like she is moving barely moving my body but it is my body actually re-aligning itself to unclog blockages in my spinal canal that don't allow for my spinal fluid to move freely. I don't know if this is real but when she is done I feel really good and sleep really good. I have a disease called Stiff Person Syndrome so I feel a lot of your pain. So i recommend that to anyone. The Pfrimmer is great as well. Its not a normal massage. This came from China I think and it is very relaxing. There are no elbows in the back or anything that hurts, I can just tell you when she is done I feel really good. With both procedures I get feel relief for the remainder of that day and usually the next day before I start feeling my disease back to normal again. That may not sound like a lot of time for relief but if you have a disease like ours it is a lifetime. If you find someone that is trained in these procedures be upfront with your disease and they should work with you. Good luck and God Bless
Domenick
- By Domenick
- Posted September 25, 2009 at 7:34 pm
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Hello ,
I get two kinds of massages. The first one you mentioned the cranio-sacro massage and another one called Pfrimmer massage. Both are great. The cranio is really cool. You don't take any cloths off except your shoes and you lie on an air bed. All this lady does it from head to toe work on different points of your body. If feels like she is moving barely moving my body but it is my body actually re-aligning itself to unclog blockages in my spinal canal that don't allow for my spinal fluid to move freely. I don't know if this is real but when she is done I feel really good and sleep really good. I have a disease called Stiff Person Syndrome so I feel a lot of your pain. So i recommend that to anyone. The Pfrimmer is great as well. Its not a normal massage. This came from China I think and it is very relaxing. There are no elbows in the back or anything that hurts, I can just tell you when she is done I feel really good. With both procedures I get feel relief for the remainder of that day and usually the next day before I start feeling my disease back to normal again. That may not sound like a lot of time for relief but if you have a disease like ours it is a lifetime. If you find someone that is trained in these procedures be upfront with your disease and they should work with you. Good luck and God Bless
Domenick
- By Lsdad
- Posted September 25, 2009 at 9:42 pm
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Get some books on SHIATSU. It uses the same points but no needles so you can do it yourself.
- By SickOfBeingSick
- Posted September 26, 2009 at 4:28 pm
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Thanks, Spiritlove. Your compassion and empathy help a lot.
Cathy
- By Learning1
- Posted September 27, 2009 at 1:37 am
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Methods of self massage are supposed to help with a number of both muscle and lymph problems. A number of those into natural health recommend a process of lymph gland related brushing, usually using a brush with natural bristles, as something to help clear out the lymph glands so they can carry on their work in a more effective manner. I think it was Dr Larry Lytle, on his Healing Light seminar video, who indicated that at least a portion of the benefit gained by traditional lymph brushing can be gained by the appropriate movement related use of some of the lasers.
Many of the healing lasers are easy to use and help encourage the body with both in cellular healing and in pain relief. The energy theory related to cellular healing is seems to indicate that adding energy (in the form of photons with a laser), which creates the environment for the cells to attract electrons, or get the electrons in the cells to a higher energy level, seems to be a factor in increasing the body's Ph. And a number of studies have indicated that if you can keep an environment above a Ph of 7.0, baceria, viruses, and even cancer cells do not grow or prosper. As well, healthy cells have a greater tendancy toward repairing themselves. On a proven scientific level, studies have apparently shown that lasers help the body increase lymph drainage, and increase micro-circulation.
For pain relief, they help increase blood flow to the area, and help relax muscles, etc, which often are the cause of the pain. For muscles, the idea is to have the energy more dispursed and to get the muscles to relax. For joints, tendons, ligaments, etc, a higher power, more focussed, laser (for short focussed periods of time, possibly with brief massage of ht area between use) helps get the muscles to relax.
As well, laser acupuncture can be used on acupuncture points, and acupressure points, apparently with the same effectiveness as needles, but much faster, without the care required for needles. The website www.acupuncture.com has some good ideas, as do a number of other sites. And any good acupuncture, or even acupressure, book can show you basic points that may help.
- By SickOfBeingSick
- Posted September 27, 2009 at 4:42 pm
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Hi Domenick,
Glad to hear the cranio-sacral massage is helpful. I have been interested in it for years. I guess hearing from someone else that it is effective and helpful is the push I needed to actually research it. I'm tired of wasting my time, money and energy on things that don't work.
I had never heard of Pfimmer massage. Will look into that, also.
And yes, a day and a half of pain relief is like a lifetime when you are in constant pain! When I was able to obtain them, I used to walk out of the chiropractor's office or the acupuncturist's office feeling like I was walking on clouds. I miss that feeling.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Cathy
- By SickOfBeingSick
- Posted September 27, 2009 at 4:45 pm
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Hi Lsdad,
I hadn't thought about SHIATSU. I will check into that also.
I will try to report back here what I find out so others can benefit.
Cathy
- By spiritlove
- Posted September 27, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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I'm so glad we have this avenue to communicate.
One of my doctors mentioned cranio sacro massage before and I keep forgetting to find out where he told me to go. It was one of those passing conversations. He has 12 other post polio patients using it.
I will call tomorrow to find out where to go. Thanks for sharing the information.
Indeed a day without pain can seem like a lifeitme.
spiritlove
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