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Yes. A massage is contraindicated if you have a fever. You could do a few acupressure points or energy massage, but any mechanical massage is contraindicated.
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Is massage contraindicated to people with goiter?
Goiter's are locally contraindicated, meaning you can not massage directly over the goiter itself, massage on the rest of the body is still fine.
Is massagr indicated or contraindicated for massage?
If you are asking if "massage" is indicated or contraindicated for massage, it would depend on what other factors are involved. There is not enough information in the question to be able to produce an answer.
What types of edema are contraindicated for massage?
The only types of edema that are contraindicated for massage are the undiagnosed, potentially pathogenic varieties. The best thing to do is ask your massage therapist or doctor.
Is massage contraindicated after giving heparin subcutaneously?
Yes.
Is anemia indicated or contraindicated for massage?
Anemia is indicated for massage as long as no other contraindications apply.
When is massage contraindicated?
If there are any questions regarding the feasibility of massage, it is best to seek an opinion from the client's health care provider. Certain conditions may only restrict an area, others may negate doing anything - such as fever. There are many reasons to be careful with massage and it is best to seek out a licensed professional when one is needed.
Is massage contraindicated for constipation?
No actually. There is a method to relieve constipation and vice versa.
Why massage is contraindicated during pitting edema?
Massage is not contraindicated at all. But all types of massage are contraindicated exclusively to manual lymph drainage. General massage should never be performed on pitting edema, but the only exception is specifically indicated massage that effects the lymphatic fluid. ANd there is basically only one type of massage that is considered safe in that situation, and that is manual lymph drainage (MLD). The most well known of these is the Vodder system. So, my advice to you is to find a Vodder MLF specialist that is in your area. You can always check out the AMTA for a list of massage therapists in your area and then find one that can do MLF.
Why is recent scar tissue contraindicated to massage?
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.
Is massage therapy indicated or contraindicated for pyelonephritis?
Most all, and any, conditions which involve inflammation and receive the suffix "-itis" are acute conditions that are contraindicated, either locally or systemically.
Can Russian massage cause side effects?
Adverse effects from massage therapy are quite rare, and are usually related to unusually vigorous methods or used when contraindicated.
When is massage therapy a contraindication for arthritis?
Only massage in which the therapist is applying deep pressure or compression to the arthritic joints would be contraindicated. Stretching arthritic joints into painful or strenuous positions would also be contraindicated. All forms of gentle stretching and massage, as well as deep tissue massage, as long as it's not directly over the arthritic joint, or causing pain in those joints, would be acceptable.
