Adverse effects from Massage Therapy are quite rare, and are usually related to unusually vigorous methods or used when contraindicated.
Side effects are usually limited to some soreness, particularly after the first session of Tui na massage.
Generally a stone massage produces only the positive side effects of a feeling of peacefulness and spiritual renewal. No negative side effects have been reported.
Facial massage may irritate and worsen such skin conditions as acne, psoriasis or eczema.
Geriatric massage is very gentle and rarely causes adverse effects. More vigorous forms of massage, however, have been associated with bleeding in such vital organs as the liver or with the formation of blood clots.
Massage has no ill side effects during menstruation. Some people find that massage actually helps with cramping and pre menstrual symptoms.
Intense massage, however, may increase the risk of injury to the body. Vigorous massage has been associated with muscle pain and such injuries as bleeding in the liver or other vital organs
No undesirable side effects have been reported.
Ledum taken in the standard homeopathic dilutions has not been reported to cause side effects.
Sometimes people are concerned that massage may leave them too relaxed or too mentally unfocused. To the contrary, massage tends to leave people feeling more relaxed and alert. Especially if it is of the Eastern variety. Thai massage and Acupressure energize, rejuvenate, and bring a feeling of calm alertness after having it performed.
Massage therapy does not have side effects. Sometimes people are concerned that massage may leave them too relaxed or too mentally unfocused. To the contrary, massage tends to leave people feeling more relaxed and alert.
The only side effects are individual aggravations that may occur.
There are no side effects, but individual aggravations may occur.