Question:

A regular client reports various digestive upsets, including dry mouth and constipation. The physician who wants a treatment plan and justification has cleared the client for massage. Which of the following would be the best treatment plan to submit to the physician?

A General massage to generate relaxation with diaphragmatic breathing and rhythmic stroking to the colon to stimulate peristalsis

explanation

The symptoms of dry mouth and constipation suggest sympathetic ANS dominance, which needs to be balanced by supporting parasympathetic function.