Basic Contraindications of Massage
Above all else our moto is just like that of a Doctors DO NOT HARM. So with this is mind this article is devoted to the basic indications that the massage therapist must watch out for when practicing massage. Contraindications broken down means:
Contra = Not
indications = observations that the observer makes
Endangerment sites are regions where when massaging by definition one should not massage for test taking responses. In the real world a very light touch would be advised. Endangerment sites are regions of the body where nerves, blood vessels and other fragile structures lie near the surface of the skin, bony landmarks, and abnormalities(ie. cysts).
Femeral Triangle, Axilla, Popliteal, Elbow.
Low back, face, Abdomen, Throat.
A few of the basic contraindications starting with the most server.
Aneurysm, burns (unhealed 2nd degree, 3rd degree), Cancer, kidney stones these should all have medical clearance prior to proceeding.
Local contraindications: (meaning you should only massage areas that do not have these indications)
Athlete’s foot, blister, bruises (less than 72 hours old), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (inflammed area), hernia, and Phlebitis which is inflammation of the veins.
Absolute Conditions with Absolute contraindications:
Appendicitis, Cardiac Arrest, Contagious Disorders, Severe, Accute Pain.
These are just some of the basics of massage contraindications if you would like to know more details about certain massage contraindiciations a handly desk reference for the massage therapist is, “A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology” by Ruth Werner. Specialist in various different types of modiliaties give very good advise in weaher to massage or how to change your strokes in order to give effective treatment to the patient. The contributors to this reference cover Deep tissue/Myofascial Release, Lympathatic Drainage, Polarity therapy and Reiki therapy, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Swedish, and tigger point therapy.
