Massage Therapy for Disabled?
818104
Yes it would benifit you. My sister has C.P. and I work at a spa and the message therapist here was just telling me that it would definently benefit as far as blood circulation and things like that. \nYou should definently look into it with your local people maybe you could even get an in home message, and also your insurance would probably cover it.
772605
i would contact the praxis.org and see what accomodations if any are made for those w/disabilites. if there aren't any, then i would suggest finding a tutor to work with.
1036085
Can you get to a facility with a therapy pool?  I have two relatives with MS and that has been a lifesaver for them.\n\nThe water temperature can be a little warmer, which lends to relaxing and soothing sore muscles.  The water takes away some of the weight and impact of exercises or walking in the water.\n\nGood luck.
1122800
There are a few options and routes she can take.  First of all she can go and start getting a massage on a regular basis from an experienced certified massage therapist at your local spa or chiropractors office.  She can use an essential oil called Rosemary.  It's only like $3 or $4 bucks at your natural/health store and she can add about 10 drops to a warm bath and it's really good for sore muscles.  She will LOVE IT!  She can also use a cream/gel called bio-freeze it's great to relieve sore muscles and helps with inflammation they even have it in a roll on tube which is nice!  She could also try acupuncture which is another alternative medicine!  Use heat and ice to relieve the pain.  Oh and Heat is best when it's WET.  Dry/electrical heat is not as effective so try like a herbal pack you can warm in the microwave and have your massage therapist add hot stones to your massage.  I hope this helps......so treat your Mom to your local spa and get her an rosemary aromatherapy massage with hot stones....she'll feel brand new!  :)
1050735
Reflexology sounds like a good idea. I got a spa with therapeutic jets for the back. I haven't had lower back pain since I use it regularly. It also relieves my whiplash.
68888
massage and reflexology
863354
As long as you're licensed in the state in which you are seeking clients (some people aren't), I would recommend checking with chiropractors and at figure salons. Give free talks about massage to the Optomists, Rotary club and Chamber of Commerse. Also, put an ad in the paper offering discounts for multiple massages, or couples. Write an article about massage and offer it as filler to the local paper. Offer massage at all the senior citizen places. (Remember, seniors are more delicate, so you have to go easy.)Lots of massage therapists make a wonderful living by specializing in massaging seniors. My Dad's masseuse got Christmas bonuses from her clients adding up into the thousands. She was really terrific. She was the only one of his caregivers that he remembered in his will. Do you know what she did with the money? She sent flowers to his children and his sister. You could be as beloved as our Marnny. She works 30 hours a week massaging seniors and makes a good 60K+ per year. Use your imagination. There are probably hundreds of other ways to promote your  business. Have you thought about donating a massage to a fundraiser in exchange for the names and phone numbers of the people who entered the drawing? Do you offer "M"bucks for referrals? (That's massage bucks, good for application toward a massage.) How about offering coupon books as gifts for friends and relatives? You could make a killing around this time of the year, because what do you get the guy who has everything?? Have you spoken to Human Resources Directors at local stress-inducing businesses? What a wonderful benefit to receive as a reward for a job well done! You could wind up with more business than you can handle! (That's when you raise your prices and hire help!) If you have a portable massage chair, what about traveling massages for executives? That's just a few ideas. I hope you do well in your search for clients!
891686
my mom just recently ended a two-year massage program at a community college. she is licensed and has invested in basic equipment i.e. massage table, chair, aromatherapy, hot stones, etc. she set up in our basement. one of the tasks of her classes were to give "homework massages" to a certain amount of people. they'd fill out a sheet with questions saying things they liked or didnt like about the massage. she could basically do these "homework massages" on anyone (of 18 yrs or older) and that was also a good way to get her name out there. she had business cards made and hands them out all over. she has started making a good amount of money for just starting off...
532703
I am a massage therapist as are many of my friends.  I work in the spa setting and I have a friend who works in the chiropractic setting.  She rarely receives tips from her clients.  But really, tipping is a personal decision.  If you feel like he/she really did help you, and you can afford to tip them...it is always greatly appreciated.
398937
swedish massage might be better for lower back pain. It will relax the muscles in the area, allow improved circulation, and release tension. \n\nUltimately, you might want to do some form of yoga also, to complement the work of the massage, and improve the flexibility and strength of the muscles in the area.
1183856
Here's one:\nhttp://www.learn-massage-online.com/ (not free).\n\nHere's another. This one's free:\nhttp://www.billspringwrites.com/massage.html\n\nAnd another, with lots of specifics:\nhttp://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/cnoteShowLfts.asp?fname=02536&title=HOW+TO+GIVE+A+BACK+MASSAGE+&cid=HTHLTH\n\nJust do a Yahoo! search on "How to massage".
71979
You should go to a massage therapist.
256617
I would gently warm the TMJ (joint) area with circular strokes then search for trigger points in the muscles around the jaw. Easing these trigger points could be a beneficial massage treatment for the disorder.
802725
I know it may be difficult to do this, but you must keep the muscle as relaxed and non-stressed as long as possible within the next few days.  You should see a doctor that specializes in sports medicine or a physical therapist.  Icing it is the best thing you can do.  I am a Certified Massage Therapist as well as a Certified Medical Technician in an Orthopedist office we use whats called ultra sound with gel and electrical stimulation and believe me they work miracles.  Chiropractors use this same method, call around to all the Chiropractors until you find one that uses these two methods the treatments are real cheap if you don't have insurance and they work.  Good Luck
390214
People with MD, if they need a wheelchair, can't feel anything "down there" and can't have a sex life.\n\nGradual debilitation and loss of interest in sex are inevitable if you have a neuromuscular disease.\n\nYou can protect someone with MD from pain and disappointment by discouraging romantic relationships and ignoring an awakening sex drive.
307482
Getting a massage (if within budget) is the best way. I do alot of running and this is by far the best way I have noticed and tried!!
1099342
well you could do it, but not on the infection site.\n\nIt seems to me that the fact that you have a life threatening infection would make you not really interested in getting a massage.  It certainly wouldn't help the person, but it wouldn't cause more problems.