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paula12090
paula12090

Hi, I am a sports massage therapist and have been approached by a potential client who has been diagnosed with Chiari Malformation, although I do not know exactly which type as I had never heard of the condition before. I have agreed to a consultation but obviously want to know as much as possible before I agree to offering any treatments. This client was referred to my by their GP but has other issues including scoliosis and stenosis. They have pain in their back, some instability when walking and uses sticks to help.

My question really is, should I treat this client at all? I would hate to aggravate any existing issues and if I should could you offer some advice about what I should concentrate on or avoid?

Thank you

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  • mesilim
    mesilim paula12090

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    hi dear

    i had a decompression surgery in 2018

    i had now zero chiari related symptoms.

    But I still have 40 cm syrinx in my spine so I get some back pain and numbness in my right leg.

    with wearing loose clothing and some stretching exercises I live perfect life.

    I cycle to work 18 miles every day.

    Finding the right stretching is the KEY!

  • ruralcarrier4x4
    ruralcarrier4x4 paula12090

    Posted

    Hello,

    I was diagnosed with Arnold Chiari Malformation with a syrinx (a cyst inside the spinal cord brought on by the Arnold Chiari) and had the decompression surgery in 2005 and then also had been diagnosed with Tethered Cord syndrome and had surgery for that in 2007. Unfortunately I do have pain 24/7 but my pain is caused by two main things, nerve damage in my spinal cord from the syrinx shrinking and also from muscle spasms in my back from the surgeries. There's nothing you can do if their pain is from nerve damage like mine but if they also get muscle spasms then you may be able to help with that. At one time I also tried seeing a chiropractor but I was warned by my specialists not to have my neck adjusted because of my previous surgery due to my neck not having as much structure and strength as it did before the surgery. I hope that helps a little.

    -Jim

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