Massage for a hernia in the lumbar

Spinal hernia occurs mainly in people over 30 years of age, which is associated with a gradual increase in the influence of negative factors on the entire musculoskeletal system. Considering that damage to the intervertebral disc in the lumbar region begins with a violation of its nutrition, techniques such as massage, manual therapy, physical education will be useful in order to restore blood circulation and improve the absorption of elements from surrounding structures.

It is always necessary to treat an intervertebral hernia in a complex manner, and the course of treatment is determined by the attending physician after studying the x-ray picture and analyzes.

The condition of patients with hernia is different, and therefore the methods of therapy will be different. Massage is a good option for restoring nutrition and normalizing blood flow, as well as eliminating muscle spasm in the area of \u200b\u200bpathology. It is not always possible to perform it for diseases of the spinal column, because some techniques involve sharp and rough movements that can harm the patient.

So, is it possible to do massage with a hernia of the lumbar spine? Can. But there is always a “but”, which will determine the choice of technique and the duration of the course.

It is possible to do massage with an intervertebral hernia before and after the removal of a diseased disc. In each case, there is a complex positive effect on the spinal column and the entire body.

Massage for a hernia in the lumbar

Treatment of a hernia with massage and manual therapy is carried out in case of mild pain, or when the patient is worried about severe pain in the lower back, and medications do not help to cope with it. It is important to understand that during the period of exacerbation, and when painful symptoms are disturbed, massage in the area of the hernia will be therapeutic in nature, and will be performed exclusively by a specialist.

What is useful massage before and after removal of a disc herniation in the lumbar:

stimulation of local and general blood flow;
elimination of tissue swelling due to fluid retention;
muscle relaxation and elimination of muscle spasm;
improvement of cartilage regeneration processes by stimulating its nutrition;
general relaxation of the body, which positively affects the physical body and emotional state;
elimination of symptoms such as numbness and tingling of the skin;
strengthening the muscular corset and ligamentous apparatus;
decrease in the severity of all clinical manifestations of hernia;
prevention of edema and tissue compression after disc removal.

The massaged area of the diseased spine during and after the massage loses spasms, and at the same time gets rid of problems with nutrition at the tissue level.

Execution rules

How to do massage with a hernia of the lumbar spine:

First of all, you need to take a responsible approach to the choice of a massage parlor and a massage therapist. The specialist should have experience working with people who suffer from herniated discs.
Each massage technique has a different effect, and its choice for hernia matters. When the vertebrae are healthy, most techniques are suitable, but if there is a displacement or deformation, you need to massage the back gently, and in this case, therapeutic and acupressure massage is best.
The masseur should focus on soft techniques in the area of the pathological focus . Displaced vertebrae need to be adjusted, but it is important not to aggravate the disease, which is possible with gross manipulations.
The appearance of discomfort and pain during the session is a good reason to stop the procedure, no matter at what stage it is . Pain in this case may indicate a sudden complication of a hernia in the form of a pinched nerve or separation of part of the pulp.
Massage is not performed during the acute period of the disease. It is impossible to influence the spine during the period of severe symptoms, when pain syndrome, spastic pains, and general malaise are disturbing.
The duration of the session is standard - from 20 to 40 minutes. In this case, the duration of the course is determined by the attending physician, and depends on other methods of therapy, when the patient runs in parallel. Interrupting the course will not give a positive result, but it will be a necessary measure if an exacerbation occurs in the middle of it.

Types and techniques

Classical massage is performed to prevent pathologies of the spinal column; it can be done on any part of the back, including the lumbar and lumbosacral regions. This technique is often used as a preparatory step for manual therapy or spinal traction.

Classic massage for disc pathology before and after surgery is performed only by a qualified specialist. The masseur acts on healthy areas of the back, bypassing the diseased section. Recommended classical massage techniques are rubbing, vibration and stroking.

Traditional massage has the following effects:

improvement of trophic processes and microcirculation;
normalization of tissue nutrition;
decrease in the intensity of the pain syndrome;
reduction of tissue swelling;
elimination of the factor of compression of the nerve endings.

Classical massage begins, like any other technique, with stroking. Then the specialist proceeds to rubbing, tingling, vibrational movements. The massage also ends with stroking. During the session, it is forbidden to exert strong pressure on the spinal column, as well as to make movements that can somehow affect the position of the vertebrae.

It is contraindicated to perform the classical massage technique for any infectious and inflammatory pathologies in the body. Massaging the back is strictly prohibited during the period of exacerbation and in the event of complications.

Canned

Before surgery and after removal of the intervertebral hernia, the doctor will recommend cupping massage. Cupping is done in the healthy area of the back, so as not to accidentally damage the diseased disc. Vacuum massage, as it is called differently, is aimed at improving lymphatic flow and blood circulation due to the suction effect.

Procedure progress:

The patient's skin is lubricated with a fat-based cream.
The glass jar is disinfected and heated with a wick inserted inside.
Bank quickly fixed in the lumbar region, without touching the spine.
Due to the vacuum effect, the container is sucked.
During the session, the bank slowly moves along the spinal column.

Cupping massage is well suited for improving blood flow in the diseased area, which contributes to the accelerated recovery of damaged tissues.

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Acupressure or acupressure is a way of influencing certain parts of the body, an area of accumulation of blood vessels and nerves responsible for the innervation of individual organs. During the session, the massage therapist presses on certain points, of which there are 365 in total. Each of them coincides with the organ. The largest number of such points is located on the feet and hands.

An important feature is that in order to normalize the function of an organ on the right side of the body, it is necessary to act on the left and vice versa.

Point massage techniques:

light touches and strokes;
pressure with the pad of the thumb or index finger;
strong pressure until a hole is formed;
vibrating movements, tapping with the index finger.

When performing a massage after removal of a hernia, movements should be careful and performed with preliminary preparation, that is, warming up the skin. Deep pressure should not be prolonged.

Acupressure, depending on the intensity and duration of the session, can have either a tonic or a relaxing effect. In the first case, the specialist performs vibrational movements and pressure, acting on one point for a minute.

Relaxing acupressure is done using basic techniques such as rotational stroking and pressure with the pad of the index finger. Each movement is repeated 3-5 times, the duration of exposure to one point is from 2 to 4 minutes.

Thai

With a hernia of the spine, a classic Thai massage is shown, but there is also a royal technique. This technique is characterized by close contact between the patient and the massage therapist. The specialist during the session uses the fingers, palms, wrist, forearm, knees and feet. The patient always lies on his back in a relaxed state, which will be a prerequisite for starting a session.

Thai massage for disc pathology allows you to warm up the pathological area, relieve tissue swelling, relax muscles, improve tendon elasticity.

This technique is contraindicated in pregnancy, cancer, chronic pathologies of the cardiovascular system. It is not recommended to undergo treatment for general malaise, when there is damage to the muscles and tendons.

Before performing a Thai massage, the patient must relax. The masseur creates a pleasant and comfortable environment so that nothing distracts from the procedure. It is also important to wear comfortable clothing.

Hydromassage

With an intervertebral hernia in the lumbar region, hydromassage will be an ideal option for additional treatment. Massaging takes place with a water jet of different pressure forces. This technique has a general strengthening effect, eliminates tissue swelling and relieves the inflammatory process.

The conditions for a successful hydromassage will be a comfortable temperature of the water and a relaxed state of the patient. This massage allows you to remove the load from the patient's spine and speed up the recovery process.

Honey

Massage with the use of honey has a considerable amount of negative feedback, which is associated with its implementation during an acute inflammatory process. This condition will be an absolute contraindication to any massage technique.

Such a massage is performed with heated honey applied to the back of the patient, after which the specialist rubs it into the body until it thickens. After that, the specialist puts his palms on his back, and abruptly tears them off. This is done until a white coating appears on the hands.

Contraindications

Massage for a hernia in the lumbar is contraindicated in the following conditions:

acute infectious and inflammatory processes;
pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
period of gestation;
exacerbation of the symptomatic complex;
increased body temperature;
early period after surgery.

Massage should be done exclusively by an experienced specialist, otherwise there is a risk of exacerbation of the pathology and an increase in the severity of the symptomatic complex. Treatment in this case will have the opposite effect.