Notify me of new posts via email. Cautions about massage therapy include the following: Vigorous massage should be avoided by people with bleeding disorders, low blood platelet counts and by people taking blood-thinning medications such as Warfarin.
Massage should not be done in any area of the body with blood clots, fractures, open or healing wounds, skin infections, weakened bones such as from osteoporosis or cancer or where there has been a recent surgery. Although massage therapy appears to be generally safe for cancer patients, they should consult their oncologist before having a massage that involves deep or intense pressure.
Any direct pressure over a tumor usually is discouraged. Cancer patients should discuss any concerns about massage therapy with their oncologist. Pregnant women should consult their health care provider before using massage therapy. General Contraindications For certain medical conditions massage therapy is generally contraindicated , or should be avoided at the time.
These include: systemic contagious or infectious diseases, including the common cold acute conditions requiring first aid or medical attention severe unstable hypertension significant fever. Local Contraindications For the following conditions massage therapy is locally contraindicated , or the affected areas are to be avoided: Acute flare-up of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis Deep vein thrombosis aneurism frostbite local contagious or irritable skin conditions open sores or wounds recent surgery recent burn varicosities malignancy Massage therapy does not constitute medical treatment and is not a substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis.
Kidney Conditions or Liver Conditions. Massage can put increased strain on both the liver and kidney if they are not functioning normally. This occurs because massage increases blood flow, increasing the movement of waste through the body. If you are experiencing a health problem with either your kidney or liver it is likely that massage will not be appropriate for you. Talk to a health care professional to see if massage will aggravate any kidney or liver condition.
Though massage is good at relieving some of the discomfort caused by cancer, it should only be given by someone trained to work with cancer patients. Massage increases blood flow. If you have high blood pressure that is not under control, the increased blood flow that is a result of massage therapy may cause problems.
Here are a list of common contraindictions: Cuts or open wounds Bruises Varicose veins Broken bones Burns Some skin conditions If you have these massage contraindications and you want a massage you should let your therapist know about them. Here are the conditions that fall into these category; Fever Anytime you have a fever, whether from a cold, the flu or some other infection, you should not get a massage.
There is some evidence that massage can be beneficial in some circumstances, such as relieving leg cramping that is common following kidney dialysis. The question always becomes whether the benefit outweighs the risk and that is a question only a doctor can answer. Lung Abscess or Tumor- Anyone suffering from a lung abscess or tumor should consult a doctor before receiving a massage.
Meningitis- Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges, the linings around the brain and spinal cord. It presents as either a viral or bacterial infection and can be very contagious. It is a complete bar to massage therapy and can be life-threatening. Metastatic Cancer- Massage is traditionally contraindicated for those suffering from metastatic cancers such as malignant melanoma or lymphoma. Osteoporosis- Those persons suffering from low bone density should consult their doctor prior to receiving a massage.
In any event, deep tissue massage should be avoided as the bones of osteoporosis sufferers can be brittle and subject to easy breakage. Pain medication- People taking pain medication often have a reduced sensation to touch increasing the possibility of tissue or nerve damage with deep tissue massage or other aggressive massage modalities. Phlebitis- Phlebitis is inflammation of a vein and can be the symptom of a very serious condition including thrombosis.
Massage is contraindicated on anyone suffering from an undiagnosed raised or bulging vein. Pneumonia Acute - Massage is contraindicated during the acute stages of pneumonia.
During the recovery stage of pneumonia, however, percussion or tapotement massage techniques can be extremely beneficial in accelerating pulmonary drainage. Respiratory Failure- Massage should not be performed on anyone suffering from respiratory failure. Sepsis- Sepsis occurs when your body overreacts to an existing bacterial infection within your body.
The infection may have started as a skin infection or wound, a urinary tract infection, or even as pneumonia in the lungs. Sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, or even death. Some of the symptoms of sepsis include fever, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, disorientation or confusion, and extreme pain or discomfort that is unexplained.
Anyone suffering from sepsis should seek immediate medical care. Shock- Our bodies can go into shock when there is not sufficient blood flow within the body or when we lose an extraordinary amount of other bodily fluid. This is often the result of internal or external bleeding, severe burn, extreme vomiting or diarrhea. Also, a severe allergic reaction may cause anaphylactic shock.
Shock is a life -threatening condition for which immediate medical attention should be sought. Stroke- Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is cut off or severely restricted. When our brain is deprived of nutrients and oxygen, brain cells begin to die. It is extremely important to diagnose a stroke as quickly as possible and to receive immediate medical care.
These conditions are all associated with a narrowing or squeezing of veins or arteries and all present dangerous conditions for which massage therapy is contraindicated and medical attention is imperative. For some illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions, massage is only contraindicated in or about the affected area of the body. If there is a pain, swelling, and redness over the skin then massage should be avoided.
Myositis ossificans — A bad contusion or muscle rupture may begin to calcify grow bone. Massage will make the damage worse. Infections of the skin and soft tissue — Bacterial infections, viral infections, and fungal infections can be spread to other areas of the body by the therapist. Pain may also result from the infection, not an injury so massage will not help. Thrombosis — This is a rare but potentially lethal blood clot in a vein. It is common in the calf muscle area.
Deep, sore pain in the belly of the muscle may be a thrombosis. If this is massaged, it may dislodge, travel up the veins and damage the heart. Artificial blood vessels — Artificial blood vessels which are implanted through surgery should be avoided.
Bleeding disorders such as haemophilia — Bleeding disorders are definite massage contraindications. Using massage may cause damage to tissues and result in bleeding. Tumors — If you are unsure of any lumps and bumps in the muscle or skin then leave well alone.
Most often these lumps are muscle spasms or fatty tissue. An experienced therapist can usually tell. Absolutely anything else you are not sure of!
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