Sunday, September 14, 2008

Malfunctions after Meningioma removal - Therapist comment

A Physical Therapist, who is a recent patient of Meningioma removal, has some sound words of advice for other Meningimates, who may be suffering discomfort from a craniotomy.
Sandy Conran writes: I'm a craniotomy patient, MNG survivor, and a physical therapist. Following my surgery last year my titanium screws sites were very sensitive and it was nearly 6 mth. before I could lie on my left side. Fortunately, I had access to a therapist trained in craniosacral therapy.
The basis for this therapy is that meninge layer that lines the inside of the skull and spinal cord is filled with cerebrospinal fluid that has a current, like a river. The surgery disrupted this flow, especially around the meninge incision site which is where the screws are placed post-op.
One-two 30 min. sessions with this therapist relieved the sensitivity around 2 of my 3 screw sites. The other one was too sensitive to work for several more months.
Cranio-sacral therapists may be physical therapists, massage therapists, or thier own entity.
It is considered mainstream currently but was considered more alternative therapy until last decade. Use your search engines to check for nearby practitioners or for more background information. (This is useful information. Geoff)

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