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FAQs |
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How is Mechanical Link different from massage techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue or Neuromuscular therapy? |
Mechanical Link (ML) is a very gentle treatment that gets big results. It is a systemic approach that respects the integrity of the whole body, and is guided by the body’s wisdom about its unique needs.
Mechanical LInk is:
| • Painless |
| • Uses no messy oil, some clothing may be worn |
| • Progress is faster |
| • Results are often felt immediately |
| • Improvement continues post-treatment |
| • Fewer treatments are needed |
| • Addresses conditions not treatable by other means |
| • Safe for everyone, including frail elderly, infants and expectant mothers |
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Who can benefit? |
You don't need to be in pain to benefit from a bodywork session. Maybe you'd just like to be able to feel younger, move more effortlessly, or play your sport more easily, or prepare yourself for strenous travel or adventure! Everyone has something that could work better for them, and ML is safe for all.
Mechanical Link is helpful for the following conditions:
| • Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome |
• Emotional Difficulties |
| • Indigestion |
• Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) |
| • Irritable bowel syndrome |
• Stress and Tension-Related Problems |
| • Constipation |
• Orthopedic Problems |
| • Migraine Headaches |
• Tingling, aching hands |
| • Premenstrual Syndrome |
• Athletic injury |
| • Asthma |
• Arthritis |
| • Chronic Fatigue |
• Repetitive strain injuries |
| • Chronic Neck and Back Pain |
• Pelvic pain |
| • Central Nervous System Disorders |
• Frozen shoulder |
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Is Mechanical Link safe and helpful during pregnancy? |
Pregnancy is a time of great changes in a woman’s body, and Mechanical Link can help support the pregnancy, reduce complications and ease delivery. Restrictions in the pregnant uterus can be released, and even the fetus can be treated, since the approach is so gentle. During pregnancy, ML treatments at the 3rd, 6th and 9th month are very helpful.
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Is Mechanical Link beneficial to children? |
| With the demands on their growing bodies from sports, heavy bookbags, and often poor posture, children and adolescents can benefit from Mechanical Link. Young people have imbalances and restrictions too, which cause problems now, and even greater difficulties later. |
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Why have I never heard of Mechanical Link? |
The developers and teachers of Mechanical Link live in France, and teach it all over the world; in Japan, Europe, Russia and North America. In the United States, it requires translation from French to English and classes are given infrequently, about every 9 months. The curriculum is composed of 6 classes. At present, a total of approximately 30 people are actively studying Mechanical Link in North America; the previous group of practitioners was trained about 15 - 20 years ago. The practice of Mechanical Link requires detailed anatomical knowledge and exquisitely sensitive sense of touch. Nancy is the only practitioner currently studying Mechanical Link between Florda and northern Virginia.
Needless to say, manual therapy doesn’t have the same financial backing as the pharmaceutical industry for advertising itself.
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| What is a session like? |
The first session begins with filling out a form about your health history and any injuries. Everything that is communicated is completely confidential.
Assessment is an important and continual part of the process. The session will
start with you sitting, then lying on your back, comfortably propped if necessary. If a
position is difficult for you, please tell me. There are alternatives.
You will probably need to undress down to your underwear. It is best to be able to see the skin, as scars can cause important restrictions of the body. I provide knit shorts and/or T-shirts when necessary. For women, an unstructured bra (no underwire) is better. Sports bras and girdle-like under garments are difficult to work through.
A Mechanical Link treatment requires a high degree of concentration on my part; there
are many things for me to remember and be attentive to! Your treatment will be better if
we don’t converse during it. I am happy to answer your questions at the end of the
session. It might seem like a mysterious process, but I’m happy to explain what I’m doing.
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| What should I do after a session? |
I encourage patients to walk after their session, even if it's only around the parking lot, before getting into the car. Walking helps to integrate the bodywork. It's best to walk again after you get home, either on a treadmill or outside, if you are able.
Please don't schedule your first session on the same day as a long car trip or meeting where you will be sitting for many hours. Plan to take it easy for a few days afterwards.
You might be sore or fatigued. Occasionally, people are very uncomfortable for a few days after their treatment, possibly in different places than your original complaint. This is a sign that changes have occurred. Mechanical Link stimulates the body to heal itself, but it does so on its own timetable.
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Will my health insurance pay for your treatments? |
Probably not, but if you would like a receipt to submit to your insurance company, please tell me. I do not participate in any discount schemes.
When comparing the cost of my services with treatments covered by your insurance, take into account your co-pay, time and travel as well as overall benefits. Because we are addressing the whole body and all its systems, improvement is generally much faster, treatments are less frequent and results last longer than with most other treatment methods.
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