Just wondered if any of you go for massages, if yes, what kind and how do you cope with the psychological aspect of it all (our condition might escape some eyes on a beach or even in intimacy but certainly won't under the hands of a masseur/masseuse).
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I'd like to go for massages, but my wife doesn't like that, but she gives me massages. It does help me out.
As for the psychological aspect... Before I met my wife I went to get massages once in a while, and I never had a problem with it. These people are professionals and a little curve or scar is not going to bother them.
If you need to get a massage, go get one and dont worry about anything other than getting a good masseuse that does a great job.Surgeries July 26th & August 3rd 1983 (12 years old)
Still have 57 degree curve
2 Harrington rods
Luque method used
Dr David Bradford
Twin Cities Scoliosis Center
Preop xray (with brace on)
Postop xray
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Originally posted by Qikdraw View PostThese people are professionals and a little curve or scar is not going to bother them.
If you need to get a massage, go get one and dont worry about anything other than getting a good masseuse that does a great job.
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Originally posted by Alistair View PostHey, you didn't say much, just plain common sense, but that's a great motivational and inspirational reply, really! Well said, thank you very much!
The only thing a masseuse might ask is if there is anything they should be careful of, but that is a completely normal question, even for people without our issues.Surgeries July 26th & August 3rd 1983 (12 years old)
Still have 57 degree curve
2 Harrington rods
Luque method used
Dr David Bradford
Twin Cities Scoliosis Center
Preop xray (with brace on)
Postop xray
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Originally posted by Alistair View PostJust wondered if any of you go for massages, if yes, what kind and how do you cope with the psychological aspect of it all (our condition might escape some eyes on a beach or even in intimacy but certainly won't under the hands of a masseur/masseuse).
I went pre-op ... I go post op.
Pre-op, it was just a "Hey ... there are a LOT of knots. Like marbles. Don't think you're the hero who's going to work them out ...".
Post-op, the same guy say "No knots, but DAYUM, you need a massage before your massage!" (I do 90 minutes of deep tissue and myofascial release (mostly subscapular).
Pam
41, dx'd JIS & Boston braced @ 10
Pre-op ±53°, Post-op < 20°
Fused 2/5/08, T4-L1 ... Darrell S. Hanson, Houston
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Massage therapy
I occasionally get trigger point massage. My regular therapist is pretty used to me- but the poor guy that had to fill in one day was a little taken aback (Actually said "Oh- you poor thing" when he saw the knarled mess that is my lumbar area. They are usually pretty timid about low back (in my case) so it takes a few visits before they realize what they can and cannot do. I found massage therapy to be helpful for my neck and shoulders- since I compensate quite a bit. It doesn't help the curve- but it does make you feel better. Just the quiet time away from your cell phone is worth the money!
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Originally posted by txmarinemom View PostWhy would there be a "psychological aspect" of a massage therapist seeing anything?
I went pre-op ... I go post op.
Pre-op, it was just a "Hey ... there are a LOT of knots. Like marbles. Don't think you're the hero who's going to work them out ...".
Post-op, the same guy say "No knots, but DAYUM, you need a massage before your massage!" (I do 90 minutes of deep tissue and myofascial release (mostly subscapular).
Pam
For your massages now, do you tell them to stay away from the area where there is hardware? At what point post-surgery did you start?__________________________________________
Debbe - 50 yrs old
Milwalkee Brace 1976 - 79
Told by Dr. my curve would never progress
Surgery 10/15/08 in NYC by Dr. Michael Neuwirth
Pre-Surgury Thorasic: 66 degrees
Pre-Surgery Lumbar: 66 degrees
Post-Surgery Thorasic: 34 degrees
Post-Surgery Lumbar: 22 degrees
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