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On this DVD, Boris in detail explains myofascial tissue release in cases of thoracic outlet syndrome, trigger point therapy in rotator cuff/ frozen shoulder treatment including post-isometric relaxation for range of motion improvement. With the use of a model, Boris explains and demonstrates in details how to perform precise rehabilitative exercises on the shoulder region. Also covered in detail is the treatment for tennis/golf elbow, including periostal massage. The treatment for the pandemically problematic carpal tunnel syndrome is also clearly explained and demonstrated in the same detailed manner. Finally, Boris in detail demonstrates and explains European cranial-sacral therapy as developed by Bulgarian scientist Boris Ivanov, MD. This cranial-sacral therapy was named as a clinical biomechanic approach and is proven to be a powerful method for correction of spinal as well as whole-body biomechanics. This set of European cranial-sacral techniques, including scapula manipulation, spinal mobilization, and traction for the cervical and lumbar spine, can be offered as a separate modality.

Testimonial

"Exceptional! This is one of the very best instructional videos or DVD's I have seen in my 25 years of practicing and teaching massage. It is superbly designed and highly informative. Boris Prilutsky's programs are packed with important scientific and clinical information as well as detailed, easy to follow demonstrations. Any student or experienced practitioner will enjoy and greatly benefit from this series."

Ahmos Netanel, Founder, The Massage Therapy Center, Los Angeles

European Cranio-Sacral Therapy

European Cranio-Sacral Therapy was researched and proposed in 1968 by a Bulgarian research scientist, Boris Ivanov. Dr. Ivanov called this method Clinical Biomechanical Approach. While researching this area, he came to the conclusion that the spinal column is a complicated biomechanical system. On any level of spinal column, any biomechanical disturbances cause an immediate biomechanical realignment of the spinal column. For example, if in the cervical region of the spine any segment develops hypo-mobility (locked segment), the spinal segment located below it starts developing hyper-mobility. In turn, in the thoracic spine, some of the segments start developing hypo-mobility, while some develop hyper-mobility. Also, the biomechanical changes mentioned above will appear in the lumbar spine, and in the lumbo-sacral alignment. These kinds of biomechanical disturbances, produce pain and discomfort, as well as to the development of spinal pathologies such as herniation of disc, spondyloarthritis, degenerative disc disease, etc. Additionally, movement of cerebrospinal fluid is compromised significantly due to disturbances of normal physiological movements (anterior/posterior) in the sacral region of the spine. In Volume 4 of Boris Prilutsky’s Medical Massage DVD series, Boris offers a detailed discussion and hands-on demonstration on correcting the biomechanics of spine, performing scapula manipulation, cervical manual traction, lumbar spine traction, SI joint mobilization, and spinal segment mobilization. European Cranio-Sacral Therapy tremendously contributes to one’s general health, as well as to the prevention of not only spinal disorders, but can possibly prevent Alzheimer’s disease development (which is attributed to the acceleration of cerebrospinal fluid drainage).

How Massage Therapy can be beneficial in cases of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Pain and limitation of range of motion in the neck region also originates from neuromuscular disorders. Many superficial and deep muscles are involved in the movement of the cervical spine. If physical or emotional stress becomes too great, these muscles can accumulate pathological tension and produce a painful limited range of motion, radiating pain down the arms, and producing sharp intense tension headaches. One of the difficult pathologies of the cervical spine region is Anterior Scalene Muscle Syndrome or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. This occurs when the scalene muscles become so over-tensed that they compress the brachial nervous plexus (a branched network of nerves). If the pressure is great enough to obstruct veins and arteries, in addition to the radiating pain, blue coloration of the arm may be evident (evidence of disturbance in venous blood drainage), tingling in the fingers will be present (evidence of arterial blood supply insufficiency), etc. Using Medical Massage procedures, we can release tension and compression of the brachial plexus nerves and restore venous blood drainage and accelerate arterial blood supply to the extremities. We usually need only a short time to reach results. As you can see in this clinically difficult condition, it is not necessarily the compression of spinal nerves that causes the problems.

In Volume 4 of Boris Prilutsky’s Medical Massage DVD series, Boris offers detailed discussions and hands-on demonstrations utilizing Medical Massage techniques in the treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

How Massage Therapy helps to prevent and treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Lately, due to the excessive use of computers, more and more people are developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome causes pain in the wrist area, with irradiation to the palm. Sometimes if Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is not treated early and correctly, individuals can develop more aggravated clinical pictures, such as the loss of ability to even hold a glass of water. In these extreme cases, surgical intervention might be necessary.

The carpal tunnel is formed by the carpal bones (in the wrist), bridged by transfer ligaments and covered by protective connective tissue. Inside of this small tunnel are 9 muscle tendons responsible for flexion, and the median nerve, which provides innervation to half the palm. When these flexor muscles become overloaded (through repeated motion, as in typing), pathological tension is accumulated. The ensuing inflammation of the tendons (swelling) not only produces local tendonitis pain, but also compresses the median nerve, which results in the development of the neurological clinical picture.

By unloading the flexor muscles, eliminating trigger points in carpal tunnel, and increasing arterial blood supply, we reduce the swelling of the protective membrane, which in turn decompresses the median nerve. In the first 5-6 treatments, patients experience usually a significant improvement. As you understand, gradual accumulation of tension in the flexor muscles is a main cause for carpal tunnel.

Medical Massage therapy can also play an important role in the prevention of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome development. This is done by reducing the tension in the flexor muscles. Disorders such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, knee disorders, rotator cuff, tennis elbow, golf elbow, tensor fascia latae muscle syndrome, etc., can be successfully treated by connective tissue massage, myofascial tissue release, trigger point therapy, post-isometric relaxation, etc. In Volume 4 of Boris Prilutsky’s Medical Massage DVD series, Boris offers detailed discussions and hands-on demonstrations utilizing Medical Massage techniques in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Rotator Cuff Syndrome.