Abdominal massage indicated?

[I Need Coffee]

Hello, knowledgeable and sharing MTs -- and Happy New Year!

I have a new client of two weeks who has found relief from headaches, neck and back pain through massage sessions. She is only 33, has gone through three successful pregnancies -- and a year ago was diagnosed with "carcenoid of the Illeum" as she wrote on her chart. A year ago they removed her appendix as well as three feet of her small intestines.

She says her stomach is extremely tender and that she has pain, especially along the long scar down the center of her abdomen. Her doctor told her his wife had the same surgery -- and that she would just have to "live with the abdominal pain." With three active young children she cried when she told me that. She feels like it is a "life sentence!"

I have asked her to contact her Dr. and ask whether he would okay some abdominal massage and scar release. She should have the okay by next week and I hope to talk with him personally on the phone.

That being said, any specific advice from you in treating the abdominal and scar area would be appreciated. Obviously I would start slowly and gently, assessing the tissues and muscles. I am sure there are many adhesions due to the surgery and truly wish I had JFB MFR courses (hopefully this Spring) under my belt.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Wishing a fulfilling and successful 2007 for all of you!

Sherry

 

[the only dode]

I have a client whose appendix burst. She has a scar from a little below the ziphoid process to the start of the hair. She has gotten relief from Barnes' MFR, DT and NMT, and Berry Method. She has also regained some of the feeling.
If you'd like some more immediate info, Sean Riehl has an MFR video. I think it has scar release technique as well.

I had a doctor tell me I had the beginning of arthritis in my foot, it would continue to get worse, and I would just have to live with it. I haven't felt pain there in years. Some doctors are ignorant when it comes to bodywork (in case any of you didn't know that.)

 

[funnyarmor]

I have done a bit with scar tissue and with scar tissue in the abdominal area.
The best advice I can give you is to take your time and let the tissue do what it needs to do. Scar tissue is so different from person to person and even from area to area.

I would certainly try to check out a video or consult with someone in person who has worked with scar tissue and MFR.

 

[HealthWise]

I have to go with jdcan on this one... I'd be inclined to refer them to or consult with a Barnes trained MFR therapist. I've seen some very awesome results from that work on myself and my family members.

 

[Ryde-On]

I haven't heard of this technique. So, thanks for mentioning it! I also thought I'd post the link. Berry Method