The Breuss Massage is a very gentle massage of the spine, developed by the Austrian Rudolf Breuss. He was of the opinion that the intervertebral discs do not wear out over time, but only rebuild themselves and are able to regenerate. With the Breuss massage, the spine is safely stretched to relieve the back and the intervertebral discs.
Today, the Breuss massage is a popular supplement to the Dorn massage. The Breuss Massage is an energetic massage, through stretching and gentle stroking and massaging, accumulated energies are brought back to flow, in order to release physical and mental blockages. The massage itself is done with a lot of oil, especially St. John’s wort oil, because it penetrates very deeply into the tissue and also has a mood-lifting effect.
In most physiotherapy practices, the Breuss massage is used as a pre- or post-treatment to the Dorn massage. However, if the patient is very sensitive or his clinical picture speaks against it, the Breuss massage can also be a good independent form of therapy. The therapist exerts little pressure during the massage, which quickly leads to deep and immediate relaxation. In some cases, this relaxation is then used to correct any existing malpositions. The principle of Breuss massage is somewhat reminiscent of forms of Chinese medicine, which is often based on the body meridians.
Procedure
If a patient comes to the practice with a corresponding recommendation or the desire for a Breuss massage, the reasons and, if necessary, the patient’s previous illnesses are first discussed in a personal consultation. Part of this initial anamnesis is also the measurement and, if necessary, correction of the patient’s leg lengths. This is followed by the actual massage, during which the patient changes between different stroking techniques.
It is important that the massage takes place in a calm and relaxed atmosphere so that the patient can easily find peace. At the beginning of the treatment, St. John’s wort oil is generously applied, which can also be replenished in between. The Breuss massage itself takes about 20-30 minutes and should be painless for the patient.
After the massage, the therapist checks the position of the sacrum and pelvis and makes appropriate corrections if necessary. The individual vertebrae are also checked, starting at the lumbar spine and extending up to the cervical spine. In comparison to other methods of settling or chiropractic, incorrect positions are corrected during the Breuss massage during movement. Finally, the patient is allowed to rest for a while.
