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12-08-2012, 09:47 AM
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In Britain we are behind in therapies. Myofacial release is not really known about.
Could you tell me what I should look for in a therapist? There are only 2 near me who claim to specialise in this treatment. What is the risk if I was treated by someone who did not know what they were doing?
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I am a 36 yr old female who has played football, as a hobby, for 13 yrs. In July 2012, during a game I was slammed to the floor by two angry guys who hit into me so hard that one of them broke their ribs. This knocked me back onto hard ground leaving me unconscious. I awoke to chronic head and neck pain, sickness and the inability to see or balance. The paramedics made me walk to the ambulance, instead of placing me on a spinal board, where I was taken to the ER. I was hospitalised with suspected brain hemorrhage for 1 week, then on complete bed rest for 1 month, in a wheelchair for 2 months. I have been left with PCS, moderate constant head pain, little short term memory, no memory of the accident, balance and sight problems, depression and exhaustion. The worst problem is collapsing regularly. This has finally been diagnosed as Hemiplegic Migraines , these cause my brain to regularly shut down when I am tired and I then feel the full effects of a stroke (without the bleed on the brain!!) of which the symptoms last 2-4 days. I have had 6 CT's, 2 MRI's and am under 3 specialists. I believe everyday is one more towards improvement. Mainly I believe in the power of acceptance not the weakness of complacency or resignation. |
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12-08-2012, 12:20 PM
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I cannot speak to all types of therapies, but there is always a risk that someone will make you worse, rather than better. In my experience, the discomfort is usually short term. On the other hand, you don't want improper treatment for an extended period.
I know that the UK has a rather extensive network of cranial sacral practitioners. You might want to investigate that. PM me if you want. |
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12-08-2012, 03:36 PM
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So sorry to hear of the trauma you have had to go through. The first thing I look for in any doctor or therapist, is one who listens. If they listen and respond, you have a winner. I once asked a doc. "why" a certain test, instead of answering me, he said I had to do the test. Well that was the last I saw of him! I wish you all the best, and I hope you feel better soon. ginnie
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