Massage techniques Roughly speaking, the different massage techniques are divided into two large groups: the classical and the alternative massage forms. In the course of the classical massage, the skin, connective tissue and muscles are treated at exactly the point where they are worked on by the action of mechanical force. Classical forms of massage … Massage techniques | Massage
Autogenic training is a relaxation method based on mental exercises and requires a lot of concentration. These mental exercises consist of so-called formulas. These are sentences that are recited over and over again during autogenic training. They are intended to induce a deep and conscious state of rest, which has long-term positive effects on the … Autogenic Training as a Relaxation Method
Instructions Autogenic training must be performed once or twice a day for several months in order to make progress. It consists of two stages: Lower level and Upper level. Beginners start with the lower level, which consists of seven formulas. However, not all seven formulas are used directly. They begin with the first formula, which … Instructions | Autogenic Training as a Relaxation Method
The goal of trigger point therapy is the elimination of muscle trigger points. A muscle trigger point is a noticeably hardened area in a tense muscle, its fascia (muscle skin) or tendon, in which pain is triggered by pressure. In addition, transmission pain can also occur, whereby a trigger point leads to pain in completely … Trigger point therapy
Diagnostics Trigger points cannot be recognized in the imaging processes. For this reason, the patient’s medical history and physical examination are of primary importance. The patient is asked to describe his pain as precisely as possible. The location should be shown and the so-called pain quality, the type of pain, described. Pain can be characterized … Diagnostics | Trigger point therapy
Therapy First the trigger point must be found. Since each trigger point causes a typical pattern of pain, the patient will recognize the pain when the therapist applies pressure to the trigger point. The goal of the therapy is to resolve this trigger point. This should be done by activating the metabolic processes of the … Therapy | Trigger point therapy
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Summary Lymph nodes can be swollen for various reasons. In the case of acute inflammation of the lymph nodes (adenitis), anti-inflammatory therapy should be administered, either by medication or by cooling. Depending on the underlying disease, problems of the lymphatic system can be treated by manual lymph drainage in physiotherapy. These are targeted, gentle massage … Summary | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes
Inflammation of the lymph nodes – lymphadenitis is not uncommon. As a rule, swollen painful lymph nodes are a sign of the body’s active immune defence, for example in the case of a cold. An inflammation of the lymph node is usually a bacterial infection. Bacteria enter the lymphatic system via skin injuries or from … Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes
Lymph node swelling in the armpit – treatment/therapy The axillary lymph nodes also swell relatively frequently. Especially in the case of injuries to the upper extremity, local lymph node swelling can occur here. In case of pain or changes in the breast and accompanying swollen axillary lymph nodes, a gynecological examination should be performed to … Lymph node swelling in the armpit – treatment/therapy | Physiotherapy for inflamed lymph nodes
