[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

intense verses invasive and distressing.
It is the nature of this work to be intense at times. ‘Intense’ is described as a
focused, tolerable level of discomfort which does not adversely affect the client’s
sense of comfort, feeling of safety or relaxed breathing. Although treatment may
at times feel intense, the client is able to detect an undercurrent of productivity.
Whereas ‘invasive’ can be described as that which manifests to the client as
unproductive or overwhelming pain or discomfort, feeling like their body or
tissues are being forced or over-powered. Anything that is perceived by the
client as invasive or alarming may excite a protective response from the SNS.
Such a response is considered counterproductive.
The authors subscribe to a non-invasive, non-alarming approach. As noted,
during treatment the client may experience some discomfort (some) but there
ought to be a simultaneous undercurrent of productivity. Following treatment the
client may feel some mild discomfort that ought to resolve within 24 hours posttreatment.
With the exception of transverse frictions (not covered in this book),
the client should not experience any inflammation, bruising or any moderate to
severe pain attributable to the techniques.