When performing a massage...?

Question

As part of my naturopathic training I am required to qualify as a remedial messuse. What I want to know is, when I am performing a back massage on somebody, how do I know if their back is out and they need a referal to a chiropractor? Are there uneven vertabrae when lightly palpating up or down the spine?

Answer 1

Usually when I am working on a client and there is a vertebra out I will feel it, and I will press on that area and do a little mobilization and ask them how it feels there, if it hurts or not. The pain from needing and adjustment is just a little different than the pain from muscles. Teresa RMT

Answer 2

I would say if the back is sore to touch. Or you can see a difference , like a bump or color, then maybe refer them. Other than that just try to have them relax & repeat, the rub down at least every other day. This might be all they need . Good luck.. P.S.Go for the feet where many pressure points are . A Cure all for sure ..

Answer 3

that's going to be really difficult to determine. you will have better luck with one of the following
1. during initial patient interview (if there is one) ask about pain or discomfort during different motions. depending on the school you attend you should have taken anatomy, physiology, etc. or
2. with palpation of the spine there will be discomfort-this is not the musculature, but the actual spine. where there is discomfort there is, probably need of correction. in many cases the act of massage will loosen the muscles enough that the spine will realign itself.

Answer 4

dont u get taught that in school??? dont u think you should be finding this out from your teachers not some randoms on the net??? ur going to be looking after peoples lives...they are putting their lives in your hands...i hope u know what your doing before you start treating people!