I wanted to share my experience and show how a multi disciplinary approach has helped with my recovery from surgery. Two months ago I had a partial knee replacement due to osteoarthritis following damage to my knee about 10 years ago. I have been putting off having surgery for about 6 years but felt now was the time.
Preparation has been one of the key elements to my recovery. Doing some ‘pre-hab’ exercises helped to strengthen muscles and increase my fitness. Along side swimming and strength exercise, I used the MELT method to release tension in the fascia and hydrate the tissues. I also saw my Chiropractor and Craniosacral therapist the week before to ensure my body was aligned.
Two hours prior to surgery I did a 30 minute MELT ‘Map’. Immediately post surgery I used the MELT ball to do a face treatment which helped to ‘flush’ the anaesthetic drugs out of my tissues and into my lymphatic system to be cleared from my body. 4 hours after surgery I was up out of bed and a few hours later, once I had walked up and down the stairs with the physiotherapist, I was sent home.
Honestly, the first few days were painful. However I got up every day, washed, dressed, walked downstairs and did my physio exercises along with MELT hand and foot treatments using the MELT soft ball. I listened to my body and combined rest with mobility and physio exercises 3 times a day.
Two weeks post operation I saw the physio who was pleased with my progress which was encouraging. She recommended walking with just one crutch, which made life much easier when doing things around the house. She encouraged me to walk further each day and I set a target of walking to my local supermarket by the end of the week. She also taught me how to safely get down onto the floor so I could MELT. It felt great to be back on the roller again, a simple Rebalance sequence to start with, then progressing to hydrating my fascia, especially my legs. Each day I felt stronger. At one month post operation I was swimming again and quickly up to my usual 40-50 lengths.
I have been lucky to have the support of family, friends and clients. I took positivity from this and feel like there is positive energy in my knee. It helped that it was summer, so was able to enjoy being outside in the garden too.
The biggest message I would like to get across, is that I feel my good recovery has been largely due to understanding my body and having a combination of complementary therapies.
I’ve had Craniosacral therapy which helped my body unwind and get rid of the effects from the anaesthetic. I took homeopathic remedies to help with the trauma, bruising and healing of the scar. I have been seeing a chiropractor to help with alignment. A reflexology treatment bought balance and relaxation to my body. I am seeing a scar therapist to ensure the scar tissue integrates well, hopefully leaving a neat, smooth scar.
I have used the MELT Method every day to Reconnect, Rebalance, Rehydrate and Release. I am doing neuro-strengh MELT techniques to re-pattern and strengthen the neural pathways and muscles. I am grateful to the NHS, the surgeon and physiotherapist for this surgery, and to complimentary, alternative and holistic therapist who have helped me in my recovery.
Preparation has been one of the key elements to my recovery. Doing some ‘pre-hab’ exercises helped to strengthen muscles and increase my fitness. Along side swimming and strength exercise, I used the MELT method to release tension in the fascia and hydrate the tissues. I also saw my Chiropractor and Craniosacral therapist the week before to ensure my body was aligned.
Two hours prior to surgery I did a 30 minute MELT ‘Map’. Immediately post surgery I used the MELT ball to do a face treatment which helped to ‘flush’ the anaesthetic drugs out of my tissues and into my lymphatic system to be cleared from my body. 4 hours after surgery I was up out of bed and a few hours later, once I had walked up and down the stairs with the physiotherapist, I was sent home.
Honestly, the first few days were painful. However I got up every day, washed, dressed, walked downstairs and did my physio exercises along with MELT hand and foot treatments using the MELT soft ball. I listened to my body and combined rest with mobility and physio exercises 3 times a day.
Two weeks post operation I saw the physio who was pleased with my progress which was encouraging. She recommended walking with just one crutch, which made life much easier when doing things around the house. She encouraged me to walk further each day and I set a target of walking to my local supermarket by the end of the week. She also taught me how to safely get down onto the floor so I could MELT. It felt great to be back on the roller again, a simple Rebalance sequence to start with, then progressing to hydrating my fascia, especially my legs. Each day I felt stronger. At one month post operation I was swimming again and quickly up to my usual 40-50 lengths.
I have been lucky to have the support of family, friends and clients. I took positivity from this and feel like there is positive energy in my knee. It helped that it was summer, so was able to enjoy being outside in the garden too.
The biggest message I would like to get across, is that I feel my good recovery has been largely due to understanding my body and having a combination of complementary therapies.
I’ve had Craniosacral therapy which helped my body unwind and get rid of the effects from the anaesthetic. I took homeopathic remedies to help with the trauma, bruising and healing of the scar. I have been seeing a chiropractor to help with alignment. A reflexology treatment bought balance and relaxation to my body. I am seeing a scar therapist to ensure the scar tissue integrates well, hopefully leaving a neat, smooth scar.
I have used the MELT Method every day to Reconnect, Rebalance, Rehydrate and Release. I am doing neuro-strengh MELT techniques to re-pattern and strengthen the neural pathways and muscles. I am grateful to the NHS, the surgeon and physiotherapist for this surgery, and to complimentary, alternative and holistic therapist who have helped me in my recovery.
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