A MASSAGE THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK AND PELVIC PAIN

This book describes in detail the background to the evolution of "non-specific" backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed description of a massage session focusing on the person with backache. This unique book takes care to consider the needs of the massage therapist, who previously may have had to adapt his/her own methodology from descriptions aimed at other health care professionals. This book includes a companion website with videos demonstration pf real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods.

256 pages 183 ills.

   
   
  Key Features:
  • Includes the latest research on: CORE stability & strengthening, breathing retraining.
  • Abundant illustrations enrich the text and bring content to life to make it easily understandable.
  • Bulleted point text and summaries allow the reader to quickly find information and review important content.
  • Easy-reference format and accessible language help break down concepts.
  • Included Companion website with videos demonstrates real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods.
 

Book Contents

1. The “triage”
2. Imposter back pain
3. How much pain is there, where is it, and where might it be coming from?
4. Back pain – palpation, observation and assessment approaches
5. Pelvic pain
6. Modalities working with massage
7. Outcome based massage
8. Prevention and rehabilitation: core stability and breathing retraining
9. Prevention
10. Other methods – summary of systems, methods and modalities used in manual treatment of back pain

 
Dr. Leon Chaitow is an osteopathy and naturopath in London in both the private and national health sectors. Leon, born in South Africa in 1937, his uncles and cousins were osteopaths, and he became interested after having several excellent experiences when treated by them as a teenager, following falls and sporting injuries. Currently he is a Senior Lecturer and Module Leader for the University of Westminster's Complementary Health courses for the undergraduate and Master's programs since 1994. He was awarded Honorary Fellowship for 'Services to Osteopathy & Complementary Medicine' by , the University of Westminster in 2005.

See Dr. Chaitow's website http://www.leonchaitow.com/

 

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