firewatcher Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) My PT has suggested that I use a paraffin bath for the tendinosis (chronic rupture and incomplete healing of the tendons) in my hands. There is sound scientific evidence that this works; I have found many PubMed articles about heat and ultrasound use in Sports Medicine. Apparently if you can heat the tendon to 120-130o F and keep it that way for 30 minutes, it promotes the body's own healing/regenerative cells in the tendons and does not "cook" the surrounding flesh. I intend to try it tonight and find out if it helps.This got me thinking, what would a Medi-Spa offer as the Dysautonomia package?Feet and lower leg massage?Pressure boots?Paraffin baths for feet and hands to reduce vasoconstriction?Neck and shoulder massage for "coat-hanger pain?"Full body wraps?Saline IVs?Sensory Deprivation chambers?All absolutely unscented and hypoallergenic of course! Edited October 24, 2009 by firewatcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brye Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Free child care and an napping suite!!Brye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Excellent air-conditioning, recliners, and definitely a saline IV! Nothing hot for me, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 All drinks come with a salted rim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadesofgrey49 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Absolutely no saunas Cold cloths for the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I love the saline I.V. idea... always so refreshing & invigorating! Would be nice to get a few under non-urgent-care conditions! I'd like a chilled I.V., shaken not stirred please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadesofgrey49 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I second that, Amy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm with you on almost everything, Jennifer EXCEPT the massage part. Is it just me??? It hurts so bad when anyone tries to massage my "coat hanger" area. If I treat myself to a pedicure, I always hurt my practitioner's feelings when I won't let them massage my feet & lower legs. It hurts me sooooooo bad & I sometimes end up bruised. I watch the other ecstatic women , getting massaged, in pure wonder. I can't believe they can take all of that pain & they like it I'm there for the rest of the treatments- what a great idea My hands and feet, riddled with Raynaud's, are needing a toasty paraffin dip NOW.All we have to do is combine our spa with our Alaskan cruise and we are all set!Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted October 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I'm with you on almost everything, Jennifer EXCEPT the massage part. Is it just me??? It hurts so bad when anyone tries to massage my "coat hanger" area. If I treat myself to a pedicure, I always hurt my practitioner's feelings when I won't let them massage my feet & lower legs. It hurts me sooooooo bad & I sometimes end up bruised. I watch the other ecstatic women , getting massaged, in pure wonder. I can't believe they can take all of that pain & they like it I'm there for the rest of the treatments- what a great idea My hands and feet, riddled with Raynaud's, are needing a toasty paraffin dip NOW.All we have to do is combine our spa with our Alaskan cruise and we are all set!JulieJulie-I used to love getting a massage! But, you are right, it doesn't feel as good as it used to...almost like I am too sensitive. I also bruise easily, my last PT session, she "massaged" the area and I ended up with a blue shoulder and armpit! I'd do the Alaskan cruise in the summer, but right now I think I'd freeze to death! We had a yard sale yesterday and I could not feel my fingers or toes for several hours...it was 58o F AND I was wearing gloves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Eric's the one planning the dysautonomia cruise , I'm pretty sure a summer one would be fine. The temps in Alaska are still pretty cool there, but not FRIGID. I agree with you. "Georgia cold" is wicked- probably because we are sooooo unused to it. It's also wet, cold. That high humidity & low temps are rough.Let me know when your spa opens We'll have G-E-N-T-L-E massage therapists.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notgivinup Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would like some therapy sessions in this spa. Notgivinup, is starting to give up.I would also like a very long gentle massage. It's the only way I feel relaxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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