A client experienced a serious car accident five years ago causing sternal bruising, a broken clavicle, and whiplash
The client recovered but was left with stiffness through the anterior chest wall and frequent headaches. She began massage treatment to help with the headaches. As the therapist palpated pectoralis attachments of the sternum and clavicle, the client's eyes suddenly widened. She took a deep breath, held it, and stiffened against the therapist's fingertip pressure. Which of the following options best describes this client's response to massage treatment? The client
a. Is able to self-regulate.
b. Has experienced a somatic response.
c. Can distinguish between therapy and trauma.
d. Is afraid of what the therapist will do next.
Answer: b
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