Instructions
The connective tissue massage should always be performed by trained personnel. In the connective tissue massage, various reflexology techniques are used. These include the subcutaneous and fascial technique, the laminar technique, the subcutaneous petrization, the skin technique and bimanual stretching techniques.
The two-dimensional technique and the subcutaneous petrissage are used to manually loosen skin adhesions. The skin technique is a milder technique and is used for patients who vegetatively react too strongly to the connective tissue massage. This manifests itself through a stress reaction, a significant increase in blood pressure and breathing rate.
Bimanual stretching is performed on the extremities. The subcutaneous and fascial technique includes the non-specific grips of the connective tissue massage. Generally, a pull is applied to the skin to irritate the subcutaneous connective tissue.
The treating finger is placed vertically on the skin and performs the pull in a straight line. Depending on the clinical picture, a treatment takes 10 – 30 minutes. Afterwards, one should rest and give the body time to react to the treatment.
The physiotherapeutic connective tissue massage is paid for by the statutory health insurance companies if it has been prescribed by a doctor. If a connective tissue massage is performed by a masseur, the health insurance does not pay for the treatment. If physiotherapeutic treatments are prescribed by a doctor, the health insurance companies also pay for most treatments. For which treatments health insurance companies pay depends on the remedy guidelines agreed between doctors and health insurance companies. Nevertheless, you should check with your health insurance company to see if they cover connective tissue massage, as exceptions can always occur.
