Massage Tutorial: Ankle pain techniques and strategy

Got massage clients with ankle pain? Consider all of the structures that might be contributing to that pain: the dorsi- and plantarflexors, and the inverters and everters. Realize that, while the pain may live in the ankle, the soft tissue criss-crossing the joint is likely playing a role in that pain sticking around.\r
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With this particular client, I found it necessary to use lighter-pressure massage. Her sensitivity has been ramping up over the last few years, especially as shes transitioned from steady dance training to other ivities. I have no intention of trying to break up adhesions, bust up knots, or coax her fascia toward a particular direction. Instead, Id like to give her nervous system the signal to calm down and reduce its sensitivity. While some clients might seek painful massage to treat painful conditions, I think that this is often counterproductive.\r
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Let me know what you think! Would you treat this particular case any differently? Are there techniques that youd recommend? Tell me about it in the comments!\r
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