After reading the following article, think about the use of Reflexology in your recovery plan, when being treated for Whiplash neck or any upper back or shoulder problem. You will be pleasingly surprised at how much better you will feel.
Whiplash creates the same effect is if you had experienced a direct physical blow to the neck: on a x-ray, this usually shows between C4 and C5, or as a direct blow to the Sacrum, which settles on the lower part of the sacra-illiac and L5/S1.
The torsion from one end can easily adapt and travel to the other end of the spine, creating compression between bones of the skull or the face leading indirectly to depression or any other related symptoms or dysfunction of the cranial nerves.
The Reflexology modality of Cranio-Sacral Reflexology produces excellent results in endogenous depression. This is the depression for no reason, making things seem to be just totally futile. You just find yourself down in the dumps, there are no manic mood swings, just down.
With this type of depression, it has been found that there is compression located in three places: the sacrum, in T4 and the base of the skull and SBS. This has been so consistent in Whiplash that it has been named the Compression/Depression Triad.
Cranio-Sacral system is a ‘core’ system that control mechanisms if body, mind, emotion and spirit all join together. This explains just why whiplash can effect the Mental, Emotional and Physical human being.
Whiplash Traumatic Origin
Auto accidents are not the only times when whiplash can occur. Whiplash can happen with a great shock, a fall, a sudden break or a blow. Even if you have forgotten the incident, the fascia records a memory of it within itself.
Whiplash of Emotional Origin
Emotion brought about by fear, arguments, and disagreeable thoughts stimulate the cortex, and consequently create agitation in the hypothalamus and pituitary glands. Under the command of the two glands, the adrenals flood the system with both adrenaline and corticoids.
Other Causes of Whiplash
Some of the other causes of Whiplash can include vaccinations, epidural anesthesia, x-rays, viral infections like flu and meningitis, watch batteries, mercury fillings, some heavy jewelery. All of this will disturb the PRM (Primary Respiratory Movement).
Dr Sutherland urges that, ‘the technical procedure that is advocated here is anatomically sound, and has something to offer’. (Positive Health magazine Issue 167 –February 2010)
A Reflexology Session for treatment of the neck
The reflex areas are the neck, chronic neck and cervical reflexes. The adrenal glands are worked for inflammation; along with the brain as the spinal accessory nerve will help. It is also good to work all auxiliary areas. SI-1 meridian is found to be a major point for problems in the neck. Bladder (B-65) and (B-66) meridian points are good to work for neck problems. Gall Bladder meridian point (GB-41) is good for pain relief. Working ALL the neck points; also cervical and clavicle points aid in giving instant relief. Also working the Apex of the ear for anti-inflammatory properties, gives a strong analgesic effect. Adrenal glands reflex points will also aid in swift pain release. Bladder reflex point (BL-10) on the posterior aspect of the head helps relieve the stiff neck that goes along with neck injuries also. {Reflexology – The Definitive Practitioner’s Manual, Beryl Crane published 1997)
Reflexology can be worked into any of your traditional treatments plans. After the first session most clients feel the difference.
