A facial massage may not give rise to a contraindication in itself. The client may have a preexisting condition that could be aggravated by massage to the face. One example is trigeminal neuralgia.
It isn't, however some types of massage may be. Inform your Therapist and they can adjust their treatment accordingly
Facial massage may irritate and worsen such skin conditions as acne, psoriasis or eczema.
The only reason it may be a contraindication is because it is recent. After it has had a chance to heal, massage is actually indicated for scars.
A contraindication is a condition is which massage should be performed with caution, or avoided completely until the condition improves. Sensitive skin is not necessarily a contraindication in and of itself, but it may be a symptom of a condition that may be a contraindication. Some possible conditions could be: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, urticaria, etc. It is best to check with your doctor to rule out any other possible causes for the sensitive skin. If the doctor clears you of any conditions that need medical attention, then a gentle massage may be appropriate.
Yes... A bruise should be worked around as this may cause discomfort to the client and may make the condition worse.
No. All broken bones are at least a local contraindication when acute. You should wait until the sub-acute phase which will be about six weeks after the break. Then you may start out with light massage.
To be safe YES, it is a highly infectious disease. Clients may be asymptomatic or they may just been exposed and are not infected nor can they infect others. The best way to be sure is to consult with their physician to see if it is safe to practice massage.
Asthma is only contraindicated to massage if you have an unrelenting asthmatic attack and respiratory tract infections. Also if the sufferer has been taking medication that does not appear to have an effect; referral to a doctor is advised in these situations There are many benefits of massage for the asthmatic but perhaps talking to your G.P about your personal situation would before undertaking massage therapy would safe guard against any adverse reactions. Always let your massage therapist know you have asthma.
Medications are not necessarily contraindications onto themselves, but are indicators that a person may have some type of pathology that is a contraindication. One of the most common medications that are contraindicated are blood thinning medications and anti-inflammatory drugs.
When it is not appropriate, or safe, to give a massage to someone, is referred to as a contraindication. There are a variety of reasons why a massage should not be given, and this is something that a professional massage therapist is trained to know. Most of the reasons have to do with the first rule 'Do no harm'. And the second reason is to make sure that the therapist does not get harmed either. After that, the most common reasons are conditions that the receiver may have, such as cardiovascular problems, infectious conditions, and chronic conditions, such as advanced stages of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's diseases.
According to "A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology" massage on lesions during an acute outbreak may aggravate the situation by stimulation circulation in an area where too much activity is already taking place. Psoriasis ia a local contraindication when itches or hurts, but otherwise is appropriate. Of course, it is necessary to ensure that no cracking of the skin could make the client vulnerable to secondary infection. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease, it isn't contagious or spread by massage. Lymphatic drainage, PNF/MET/stretching, shiatsu are supportive. Deep tissue, trigger point therapy and Swedish are locally contraindicated. Reflexology is indicated.
Using too much pressure may cause the body to tense up, while using too little may not have enough effect.