DATE:29/04/19

Location:Clinic

Number of Hours:1

Overview of Session: Returning client complaining of upper back pain due to playing basketball

Reflective Summary: Client was a returning patient who has previously came into the clinic for back ache. He explained he uses free weights at the gym which can also contributed to the ache in upper back muscles. I performed effleurage and petrissage techniques on the trapezius and posterior deltoids. I used mainly circular frictions to relieve tightness.

Areas for further improvement plus action plan: I believe I could have massaged the lower back as well to see if there is possibly any referred pain which could be contributing to the upper back pain. I also could have taped the upper back to improve clients posture as clients posture had protracted shoulders and taping could have helped with this. However, I ran out of time so next time I will ensure to allow enough time for other soft tissue therapy other than assessment and massage.