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Contraindications

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           As beneficial as massage may seem, there are still times when you should refrain from getting one because it may adversely affect a pre-existing health condition.

 

Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. "Contra" means against, as in contrary, and indications are signs and conditions of the body  that tell you what actually is going on in the body. Therefore, contraindications are signs that are telling you not to do something.  Contraindication for Massage obviously are reasons not to give a massage !!

 

Long winded enough ?!!??!

 

When Massage should not be done at all !!!!

 

Fever: When you have a fever, your body is trying to isolate and expel an invader of some kind. Massage increases overall circulation and could therefore work against your body's natural defenses.

 

Cancer: Cancer can spread through the lymphatic system, and because massage increases lymphatic circulation, it may potentially spread the disease as well. Simple, caring touch is fine, but massage strokes that stimulate circulation are not.

 

When Massage can be done but with caution !!!!

And with Health Care Provider’s Written Approval

 

Inflammation: Massage can further irritate an area of inflammation. Inflamed conditions include anything that ends in –itis, such as phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and so on.

In the case of localized problems, I can still massage around them avoiding the inflammation itself.

 

High blood pressure: High blood pressure means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages, if at all. If your on medication, please have written doctors approval for a massage.

 

Infectious diseases: Massage is not a good idea for someone coming down with the flu or diphtheria, for example. And  to be perfectly honest, I would appreciate not being exposed to it ! Thank you !

 

Hernia: Hernias are protrusions of part of an organ (such as the intestines) through a muscular wall. It's not a good idea to try to push these organs back inside. Surgery works better. Usually only a problem if you’re looking for Abdominal Massage.

 

Osteoporosis: Elderly people with a severe stoop to the shoulders often have this condition, in which bones become porous, brittle, and fragile. Massage may be too intense for this condition.

 

Varicose veins: Massage directly over varicose veins can worsen the problem. However, I can apply a very light massage next to the problem, it can be very beneficial. This is why its very important to tell me everything !!!

 

Broken bones: I can provide massage and just stay  away from the area of mending bones. A little light massage to the surrounding areas can improve circulation and be quite helpful.

 

Skin problems: I’ll just avoid anything that looks like it shouldn't be there, such as rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters, for example. Usually these problems are local, so I can still massage in other areas. Please let me know if its anything contagious like Poison Ivy, Poison Oak. Also conditions such as Ps

 

Other conditions and diseases: Diabetes, asthma, and other serious conditions each has its own precautions, and you should seek a doctor's opinion before administering massage.

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