DATE:13/04/19

Location:Open Clinic

Number of Hours:1

Overview of Session: 45-minute effleurage and petrissage on upper trapezius and scapula and levator scapula

Reflective Summary: Client lifts weights regularly at gym 6/7.Muscle bulkage on both sides’ erector spinae. More on right side. I started on left side as less painful side, using mostly wringing and lifting for 20 minutes. I then moved onto right side and performed mainly myofascial release on trigger points on upper trapezius around superior angle of scapula for 20 minutes.  Client also had tender serratus anterior, so I massaged using my thumbs for around 5 minutes each side.

Areas for further improvement plus action plan:  Client needs to use a foam roller and tennis ball after all weight lifting sessions on his upper back to relieve tension straight away when he cannot have a massage. I have given him stretches for his back- lying down on back, putting the opposite leg to the opposite side. Client will come in for regular massages.