Manual Lymphatic Drainage helped me get back to running after my ankle sprain

Manual Lymphatic Drainage helped me get back to running after my ankle sprain

by Kathleen Lisson, CMT, CLT

I recently shared my experience rehabbing my running injury with a writer from Prevention Magazine. I share my story, which was published in the November 2016 issue of Prevention Magazine, in this video.

I was so impressed with manual lymphatic drainage, I took advanced training to learn how to give the treatment and now offer manual lymphatic drainage to San Diego, Del Mar, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, La Mesa, Santee and La Jolla residents in the comfort of their homes. Learn more here: http://www.solacesandiego.com

How to adjust your car seat to stop low back pain

Low back pain? Make sure your car seat is adjusted properly!

by Kathleen Lisson, CMT

As a massage therapist in San Diego, I see many clients who complain of low back pain.

I use a combination of myfascial release, deep tissue and trigger point work on their low back, sacroiliac joint, quadratus lumborum, gluteal and hamstring muscles to decrease their chronic pain and increase their range of motion.

During the massage I ask them about how they use their back. Here are just a few common triggers for pain in the low back area:

• Standing more on one foot than the other

• Sitting with a wallet in the back pocket

• Carrying a heavy bag

• Poor driving posture

I cannot walk out to clients' cars to look at their driver's seat, but this video can help you to make a few simple adjustments to your car seat that may reduce your back pain. Learn from Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck in their video 'How To Adjust Car Seat for Back Pain-ALSO Secret Car Feature REVEAL' here https://youtu.be/kBxlJWGrP3s

Where to get free Lymphatic Drainage Massage in San Diego

Where to get free and reduced cost Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage in San Diego

by Kathleen Lisson

Many people find Manual Lymphatic drainage massage effective for reducing pain and swelling following trauma, surgery, including cosmetic surgery and some even use it as a complementary therapy during detoxification. As a long time philanthropist, I am I am pleased to partner with the Alternative Healing Network to offer massage services free of charge on most Thursday afternoons.

Alternative Healing Network offers Acupuncture, Massage, Energy Healing and Naturopathic Medical Consultations provided free of charge on a first come first served basis at the Tubman-Chavez Center and the City Heights Wellness Center on alternating Thursdays. Lymphatic Drainage Massage services will be 15 - 20 minute treatments. I encourage you to also visit with a Naturopath to get more information on how a variety of complementary treatments can benefit your health.

Find out more about Integrative Health Nights here: http://althealnet.org/outreach/integrative-health-night/

If Thursdays are inconvenient, I am available to perform full 60 and 90 minute sessions of manual lymphatic drainage at Adams Avenue Integrative Health on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays. Services are offered on a sliding scale based on income. Make sure to request Kathleen and find more information at http://adamsavenue.althealnet.org/

If you would like the convenience of receiving 60 or 90 minute Manual Lymphatic Drainage massage treatments in the comfort of your own home in San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas or Carlsbad, please click here for more information: https://www.massagebook.com/sandiego

Find out more about Lymphatic Drainage massage here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/JNN70_P6uP4

Learn how to treat chronic Hip, Shoulder and Back pain

Informational classes on treating 

chronic hip, shoulder and back pain at Sharp 

by Kathleen Lisson

I attended the 'Treating Chronic Hip Pain Seminar' at Sharp Rehabilitation Center today. Dr. Michael Muldoon spoke about the causes of hip pain - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-trauma arthritis and avascular necrosis. I learned a lot about the hip replacement procedure as well as the physical therapy and strengthening exercises before and after surgery. I was surprised to learn that patients can leave the hospital two days after the surgery and walk 100 feet and climb at least one step before they are discharged. Dr. Muldoon stated that a lot of patients with hip problems have back pain as well, and back pain can be reduced after a hip replacement. After a hip replacement, patients can return to activities like swimming, walking, elliptical and cycling.

View upcoming informational seminars and classes here: http://www.sharp.com/health-classes/category/orthopedics-27