Date: 11.02.19

Location: Plymouth Marjon University

Total amount of hours: 32

In this session, a female client aged 19 was treated with complaints of back pain. The client pointed out that the pain was mostly within the upper trapezius fibres. This could be due to working at a desk for long hours, stress of work and bad posture.

After beginning with a light effleurage, the upper trapezius fibres were treated using petrissage techniques such as kneading and wringing. Using these deep tissue techniques helped to relieve pain and increase range of movement within the trapezius fibres, as well as helping to improve her posture.

After the massage, the clients posture had improved as they were able to stand without having to slightly lean forward. Also, the client claimed that the pain in the lumbar region of the back had decreased. However, there will need to be a follow up appointment to assess whether there are any further problems within the lumbar and if there has been any more improvements in posture.

More postural assessment and spinal assessments can be made to help determine this.