Think skin and autonomous nerve system.

For even more "nerve tickling" information go to
somasimple: the so simple body, a place for physical therapy (start with the discussion list) and become an active member of this group. Especially read everything concerning DNM by Diana who developed a skin stretch method.

As far as bindegewebsmassage is concerned, if you are going to do some skin kind of skin stimulation....
1, stay away from the affected limb,
2. only work on the lower trunk,
is my best advice

Esther