Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm Sat - Sun 9am - 7pm. Elements Massage Albuquerque Jul 2, What are the Contraindications to Massage Treatment? Massage treatment is non-invasive, relaxing and natural. Here are the conditions that fall into these category;.
Anytime you have a fever, whether from a cold, the flu or some other infection, you should not get a massage. Massage increases circulation that may in turn help the infection increase the severity of the fever and the infection.
Please be considerate to your therapist and cancel your massage if you come down with a contagious condition.
Massage can loosen blood clots. This could be dangerous because the clot could migrate to the brain, lungs or heart. If you are aware of any blood clots, consult your doctor before massage to make sure that it will not be effected by massage therapy. Please give us a call to find out which therapist is the right one for you.
Kidney Conditions or Liver Conditions. Massage can put increased strain on both the liver and kidney if they are not functioning normally. The decision when to begin massage should be left to a medical doctor. Typically rest, ice, compression, and elevation are important immediately following an injury while heat, the use of alcohol, running or other exercise, and massage are not.
Aneurysm- Massage should not be performed on a patient with a suspected or diagnosed aneurism including those exhibiting abnormal budging of a vein or artery. Appendicitis- Massage should not be administered if appendicitis is suspected or if there has been a confirmed diagnosis.
Neither should massage be performed if the patient is experiencing pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. Other symptoms may include nausea, fever, or vomiting. Arteriosclerosis- Arteriole flexibility decreases with age. Hardening of the arteries is a contraindication to massage, especially deep tissue massage. If you suffer from any arterial disease or injury, including peripheral artery disease it is extremely important that you consult a doctor before receiving a massage.
Atherosclerosis- Atherosclerosis is a particular form of arteriosclerosis whereby fats, cholesterol and other substances plaque build up on the artery walls. This buildup of plaque can restrict blood flow and can burst, creating a blood clot.
Massage, especially deep tissue massage, could trigger such an event and is therefore contraindicated in patients with atherosclerosis. Blood Thinners- Deep Tissue massage is contraindicated for those taking blood thinners. Cancer- Cancer patients should not receive a massage without prior approval from a medical doctor. Deep massage is contraindicated in cases of osteomyelitis.
For breast cancer patients, direct pressure on the tumor location is contraindicated. Cancer treatments, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, can have their own contraindications, especially when deep bodywork is involved.
Cirrhosis of the liver- Cirrhosis of the liver is often caused by hepatitis, alcoholism, and even obesity Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It presents as scarring of the liver which, if left unchecked, can continue to deteriorate the liver function. If you suffer from Cirrhosis of the liver it is important that your doctor approve of any treatment plan that includes massage. Contagious diseases- Diseases such as influenza may be spread from person to person.
Anyone suffering from a cold or flu should not receive a massage. This includes anyone with a contagious bacterial or viral skin disease including acute psoriatic arthritis, boils, ringworm, carbuncles, cellulitis, erysipelas, exfoliative dermatitis, folliculitis, herpes, impetigo, necrotizing fasciitis, scalded skin syndrome, scarlet fever, staphylococcal infection, chicken pox, hepatitis, measles, mononucleosis, mumps, tonsillitis, or tuberculosis.
Deep Vein Thrombosis- Deep Vein Thrombosis occurs when a blood clot develops in the veins, usually in the deeper-lying veins of the legs. As massage can cause these clots to break loose and travel in the bloodstream toward the lungs causing serious injury or even death, massage should not be performed. Diabetes- Diabetes affects nerves and blood vessels in the hands, fingers, feet, and toes, inhibiting the ability to judge pressure and heat.
Deep tissue massage or other aggressive forms of massage, as well as hot stone massage, are contraindicated. Nor should deep work be performed on areas of recent insulin injection. Embolism- An embolism is a blockage within a blood vessel. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account.
Notify me of new comments via email. 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.
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