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Massage therapy
When not to get a Massage
For people with some medical conditions, massage is not recommended.
For others, massage should be used only under medical supervision or by
specially trained therapists. If you are in any doubt, or if you are under
medical supervision, check with your doctor before getting a massage. For those
with cardiovascular conditions and heart disease, especially in cases of
thrombosis, phlebitis, and edema particular care and caution is required.
Some General Cautions
Massage is not recommended in cases where increased blood flow would do more
damage. Varicose veins, hematoma (bruising), edema, and viruses are all
conditions where increased blood supply would be detrimental. Swellings,
fractures, skin infections, or bruises should not be massaged.
Massage is contraindicated cases of varicose veins and hematoma, due to the
weakened vein or capillary walls. I
Sometimes massage is appropriate for the condition but the technique used may
not be. An example would be in the use of massage with carpal tunnel
syndrome. Massage is a highly effective treatment, often preventing the need for
surgery or other invasive techniques, if the
appropriate techniques are chosen. However, a technique like deep
transverse (cross the wrist) friction massage in the carpal tunnel region is
especially contraindicated in this condition, as it will aggravate the problem
and potentially make it worse. A massage technique that would more effectively
match the physiology of the condition would be deep longitudinal stripping to
the wrist flexor muscle group, thus leading to a decrease in cumulative tension
in those muscles.
Do not massage directly over infected skin, for example where there are
warts or boils, or where there is inflammation.
Massage of the abdomen, legs, and feet should not be given during the first
three months of pregnancy. Massage on the abdomen is should be avoided
during the first three months of pregnancy when the risk of miscarriage is
highest.
The advisability of massage therapy for those with acute back pain should be
reviewed by a physician before receiving massage treatment.
Consult a qualified medical practitioner if you suffer from phlebitis,
thrombosis, varicose veins, severe acute back pain, or fever and in cases ,
infections, or contagious disease prior to receiving massage therapy.
Cancer patients are best treated by specially trained practitioners who know
which areas to avoid and which kind of massage is appropriate.
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