a lot of the physical conditions people are complaining of, in this busy world can be relieved or resolved with the use of a couple of fantastic Physiotherapy techniques, Connective Tissue Manipulation and Manual lymph drainage. I have explained the two techniques in the subsequent paragraphs and then followed with a description of one of the problems it can remedy Sciatica. Other problems that can be sorted out by this technique are referred pain, cold hands and feet, slipped disc, reynauds, groin strain and Supraspinatus tendinitus.

How can some of these problems be alleviated?

Connective Tissue Reflex Manipulation

Carried out by the Physiotherapist using the soft surface of the fingers to shift one level of skin on the level underneath. This movement creates a short, sharp, stretch reflex, creating a reaction, which moves out along the connective tissue. The individuals brain translates this impulse as if it was a ‘cut’ or a ’scratch’. The tighter the connective tissue the bigger the stretch reflex and this then in turn feels patient|therefore the sharper the ‘cut’ feels to the individual}. The reflex is a small impulse which travels through the fluid in the connective tissue and releases tension. The reduction in tension surrounding the blood vessel walls allows additional blood to move into the injured region and so lessens the swelling. Softening the connective tissue also allows more movement to happen without triggering off irritation and therefore pain. Treatment often starts further from the injured part gradually working closer to the source of damage. The benefits of Connective Tissue Manipulation are cumulative. After the tension has been reduced by treatment the decrease is sustained. Further reduction in connective tissue tension happens with every extra treatment. The amount to which the reduction in connective tissue tension is held at is dependant upon the amount of tension placed on the system by the individuals lifestyle. Connective Tissue Manipulation is a technique studied at postgraduate level in the UK and due to this it hasn’t travelled very rapidly around the land. At last count, there were something like two dozen Physiotherapists in the UK actively practising Connective Tissue Manipulation.