Most all, and any, conditions which involve inflammation and receive the suffix "-itis" are acute conditions that are contraindicated, either locally or systemically.
Massage therapy is only indicated if prescribed as treatment by the physical therapist.
Adverse effects from massage therapy are quite rare, and are usually related to unusually vigorous methods or used when contraindicated.
Pregnancy massage can vary greatly depending on the stage of pregnancy of the individual woman. In general, massage therapy has the principles of being supportive and comforting. The highest risk is during the first trimester, and massage is contraindicated unless approved by a doctor.
No. massage is contraindicated due to the type of cancer it is. Doctors tell you sure. but they usually dont know what the effect of massage can have. when you massage a person who has leukemia, you are increasing blood flow. Thus stimulating a accelerated (faster) progression of the cancer.
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.
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The cost of massage therapy varies according to geographic location, experience of the massage therapist, and length of the massage.
Insurance coverage for massage therapy varies widely. There tends to be greater coverage in states that license massage therapy. In most cases, a physician's prescription for massage therapy is needed.
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Massage Therapy - House - was created on 2010-10-11.
Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy was created in 1980.