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Parkinson's and Chair Massage

D_e_a_n_n_e
D_e_a_n_n_e Posts: 32
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Working on the "Parkinson's Stoop". Client prefers the chair to the table due to the extreme curvature in the C/T spine. Extremely limited ROM. Any suggestions for stretching this type of client?

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  • cfbuss29
    cfbuss29 Posts: 11
    I think you need to find out what the clients dr is doing for treatment. Perhaps the dr has something in mind for the curvature. This is a very sensative area because our spinal cord is housed within those vertebrae. I would try heat first then gentle strokes to try to lengthen the area first, with doing this almost everyday I think you'll see some change in the muscle tone and overall curve of the back without actually stretching it in a vigrous way.
    -Claire

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