Comments on Wall post by Oksana Sologub
Hi Dror,
I have a quick question about the situation my friend is having as I am not too sure if I am allowed to massage her back at all.
Basically my friend is suffering from the big lower back pain and when she did the back x ray, her doctor confirmed that she is having a PSOAS Syndrome (her right side muscle is ripped). I read about this Psoas syndrome thing, however I am still not too sure if the lower part of the back could be massaged even gently without applying any pressure?
Thanks,
Oksana
Hello Oksana, sorry! I have missed this post.
Like all other pathologies, it's quite difficult to know if you can treat this client. A lot of it depends on the SEVERITY of the condition.
If your friend has a milder form of the condition, then you can give a relaxing massage. Just be sure you understand which position he/she will be comfortable with. You can apply more a lighter pressure and avoid any percussion.
If your friend has moderate or severe symptoms, then the lower back will be a local contraindication. This massage recommendation is similar to other severe condition.
This massage recommendation will be different once you graduate, as you will have a lot more skills and knowledge in how to treat people with those issues, but at times, even a skilful therapist would avoid working on these conditions once they are severe.
Does it make sense?