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04. Back Sensory Desensitization #2

This sensory integration technique is aimed at reducing excess tension in your back. You will need a partner to help you with this technique.

Equipment needed: 

  • Pillow or cushion for comfort as needed

Instructions:

  1. Lay face down/on your belly using a pillow or cushion under your belly and/or chest for support and comfort. 
  2. Using a flat broad finger contact with moderate pressure, your partner will slowly stroke from your sacrum (in green on diagram) to the base of your neck (end of purple/T1 section) 8 times. 
  3. You may experience a ticklish sensation. If you are too hypersensitive your partner will need to apply more pressure and go at a slower pace.

Perform 1x/day, every other day for 2 weeks and then as often as desired or needed. *Unless otherwise directed.

  • Optionally, use your testing technique to determine your optimal repetitions, frequency and duration to perform.

Goals:

  • Tolerate comfortably and desensitize any hypersensitivity, uncomfortable or ticklish sensations.

 

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