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Massage Therapy Treatments
Pain Relieving Series using Biofreeze and Prossage
Cervical Contrast Treatment
treatment time: 15-30 Minutes
The Cervical Contrast Treatment is designed to reduce pain in the neck and shoulders by using both Biofreeze and Prossage products. Massage strokes and pressure will depend on the condition of the client.
treatment Bene ts:
• Relieve stress
• Reduce discomfort and pain • Improve range of motion
Contraindications:
• Sunburn
• Open sores
• Fever or infections
Products used in treatment:
• Massage Oil • Biofreeze Gel • Prossage Oil
• Reduce muscle spasm
• Increase circulation
• Create invigorating feeling
• Skin rashes
• Fractures of the spine • Osteoporosis
treatment Protocol:
1. With the client seated on the side of the massage table, assess thair active cervical
range of motion and have them indicate the area of most discomfort. Place the client
in the supine position on the massage table. The treatment should focus on the area(s) of most discomfort. By having the client move through all cervical ranges of motion, before you begin treatment, you help them relate to any soreness or restriction of range of motion. Have them repeat the cervical range of motion after treatment so they can feel the e ectiveness of the treatment.
2. Add a few drops of Prossage to the palm of your hand. Rub palms together briskly. Only use a few drops to prevent the hands from slipping over the tissue.
3. The rst stroke is a myofascial stroke to gently stretch the skin of the upper back and posterior cervical area. Slide both hands down the client’s mid thoracic area on either side of the paraspinals and bring up slowly. Repeat three times.
4. Feathering techniques are performed by applying pressure with nger tips at the spinous process of C7 and moving outward to the transverse process of the posterior cervical vertebrae. Start at C7 and work up to the suboccipital area. Repeat three times.
5. Stripping strokes are applied from the sub occipital area along the lamina groove to C7 on each side of the spinous processes. As you perform the stripping strokes, you can stop
at any point where a tender spot is located and hold for 8-12 seconds. With direct pressure, tenderness should change from sharp to dull as you hold the tender spot. Apply stripping strokes from occipital ridge down the cervical spine to C7. Repeat three times.
6. Apply direct thumb pressure to paraspinals in lamina groove. This technique is done to treat the speci c areas of tenderness. Hold for 8-12 seconds. Repeat three times.
7. This stroke is called the A/O release. The therapists place their ngers just below the occipital bone to soften the tissue between the atlas and occiput. If this causes client pain, skip this technique.
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