I agree with Beverly in that I don't think this type of treatment could
be very effective in breaking up adhesions. In fact, I would worry that
it might cause more inflammation, although I have nothing to back this
up. Oils and balms would definitely have no effect other than possibly
relaxing you because there is no way they could get through to the
adhesions for the reasons Beverly gave. However, I have been reading
about myofascial pain syndrome and from what I understand the adhesions
might start this type of pain syndrome up and then you have another
whole problem and all the pain gets mixed in together. And apparently
myofascial pain syndrome is treated by massaging the trigger points and
using different kind of anesthetic type sprays.I would want this done by
whoever specializes in this type of medicine-pain management,
physiatrists, rather than a massage therapist.