Connective Tissue Reflex Manipulation

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The Connective Tissue Reflex Manipulation
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• Connective Tissue Reflex Manipulation is
  performed by the Physiotherapist using the soft
  pads of the fingers to move one layer of skin on
  the layer below. This movement creates a short,
  sharp, stretch reflex, creating an impulse, which
  spreads out through the connective tissue. The
  patient's brain translates this impulse as if it
  were a 'cut' or a 'scratch'. The tighter the
  connective tissue the bigger the stretch reflex
  and therefore the sharper the 'cut' feels to the
  patient. The reflex is a small impulse which
  passes through the fluid in the connective tissue
  and releases tension. The reduction in tension
  around the blood vessel walls allows more blood
  to flow into the damaged area and so reduces the
  inflammation. Softening the connective tissue
  also allows more movement to occur without
  causing irritation and therefore pain. Treatment
  often starts at a distance from the injured part
  gradually working closer to the source of injury.
  

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• The benefits of Connective Tissue Manipulation
  are cumulative. Once the tension has been lowered
  by treatment the reduction is maintained. Further
  reduction in connective tissue tension occurs
  with each additional treatment. The degree to
  which the reduction in connective tissue tension
  is maintained is conditional upon the level of
  stress added to the system by the patient's
  lifestyle. Connective Tissue Manipulation is a
  technique learnt at postgraduate level in the UK
  and because of this it hasn't spread very rapidly
  around the country. At the last count, there were
  something like two dozen Physiotherapists in the
  UK actively practising Connective Tissue
  Manipulation.
• For more info about connective tissue reflex
  manipulation, please visit Harley Street Physio
  UK website. They can help you understand more
  about physiotherapy.
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