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This DVD is packed with information that can directly improve your abilities to help clients in pain. According to recent statistics, 30% of the U.S. adult population suffers from lower back problems. Generally lower back disorders are classified as lumbalgia, lumbago, radiculopathy (radiating pain to the lower extremities). On DVD#1, Boris explains in detail the causes that lead to lumbalgia, disc herniation, as well as sciatica neuralgia. For example, in most cases of lumbalgia, the origin of the pain is so-called mechanical pain, or myofascial pain which in time can become the main factor for development of intervertebral disc herniation, etc. It is a known fact that the above mentioned pathologies are very difficult to treat by any means other than massage therapy. Therefore, Boris teaches not only how to eliminate myofascial pain but also how to prevent intervertebral disc herniation.
Nowadays it is commonplace for people with cases of sciatica neuralgia to be referred for spinal surgery when really the main cause of the sciatica neuralgia is over-tensed piriformis muscles (piriformis muscle syndrome). On DVD #1 Boris explains in detail and demonstrates step by step the protocol for various lower back disorders including sciatica. This protocol was developed by Vladimir Cherneh MD, PhD, in 1976 and since then, has proven to be the most safe and effective.

Also on this DVD, Boris demonstrates various massage therapy techniques, including superficial fascia release, deep fascia release techniques, trigger point therapy, and skin mobilization, Boris thoroughly explains and demonstrates post-isometric relaxation techniques, which he believes plays a crucial role in treating lower back disorders. Exercise program is a very important rehabilitative effort to propose to one’s clients. With the help of a model, Boris presents a safe, gentle and effective exercise program forrehabilitation of lower back disorders.

Testimonial

"Only a real master of the art of massage can stay in front of the camera for approx.20 hours, and without a script, talk about and demonstrate the protocols of massage therapy on more than 50 topics. I possess all 11 volumes of Boris Prilutsky’s DVDs, and have carefully viewed each. In my opinion, never before has such an excellent collection of educational massage DVDs been produced. I have been practicing and incorporating massage therapy for more than 30 years, and in my opinion, this is a great and unique collection. I would recommend to anyone who wants to improve their massage skills to obtain these DVDs."

Gregory Feldt, D.C., PhD

Medical Massage and Post-Isometric Relaxation and Exercise Program in Cases of Lumbalgia, Lumbago, and Sciatic Neuralgia

In most cases pain in the lower back, upper back, and neck, originates from neuromuscular disorders. This means that, due to physical or emotional overload, muscles can accumulate tension to the point that nerve tissue is irritated or compressed. This kind of irritation can evoke a rich neurological picture, including irradiation of pain to the extremities or to the head. Additionally, in the presence of spondylosis (including spondyloarthritis, degenerative disc disease, herniation, etc.) spinal nerves can be irritated or compressed, which in turn can cause irradiation of pain, stiffness, etc.

The intervertebral disc consists of a peripheral fibro-cartilagenous ring filled with a gel-like nucleus. These discs are located between the bodies of the vertebrae, and play an important role in shock absorption, as well as spinal column movement. When the paravertebral erector muscles (the muscles responsible for keeping our bodies erect) become over-tensed, the intervertebral disc begins to experience greater weight bearing tension and higher level of function in shock absorption and movement. This physical overload of the disc causes dehydration of the nucleus, which in turn causes the walls of the ring to bulge insignificantly. Over time, fissuring of the inner part of the disc occurs. Fissuring and dehydration of the disc eventually lead to the herniation of the intervertebral disc nucleus. The pressure of the nucleus is greater than the peripheral walls of the disc can bear. As a result, the nucleus of the disc bulges out, at times as much as 3-7 millimeters. Compression of a spinal nerve by the disc immediately awakens a rich neurological picture with irradiation of pain. The intensity of this pain is sometimes very difficult to tolerate.

We do not believe that the decompression of the size of the disc is possible. However, we do believe that the rehabilitation of a herniated disc, as well as the elimination of the painful symptoms, is possible. In most cases we can achieve that in a short period of time. In Volume 1 of Boris Prilutsky’s Medical Massage DVD series, Boris explains in detail and offers a hands-on demonstration of specialized Medical Massage techniques in treating cases of lower back disorders. Additionally, Boris offers several unique accessory treatment modalities utilizing post-isometric relaxation and rehabilitative exercise programs.