Contagious skin diseases, Deep vein Thrombosis, During radiopherapy or chemotherapy treatment.
The information below comes from Dummies.com, however certain people are contraindicated as well such as pregnant women who have a history of miscarriages, someone in their first trimester of pregnancy, a person who is high or drunk, to name a few.
Knowing When Not to Massage
As innocuous as massage may seem, there are still times when you should refrain from giving one because it may adversely affect a health condition of the person who receives it. Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. "Contra" means against, as in contrary, and indications are things that tell you what to do one way or the other. Therefore, contraindications are things that are telling you not to do something.
The list of contraindications for massage may be longer than you expect, and it includes some conditions that at first glance don't seem like massage would affect at all. Take a look:
Sensitivity to pressure on the skin.
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In a medical setting a contraindication refers to a condition that serves as reason to withhold a specific type of medical treatment. An example of this would be to not give penicillin to a patient with a penicillin allergy. It would do more harm then good for their health.
The main concern is that it is an acute stage and that usually is considered a contraindication because the body is using most of its resources to combat the infection. Massage would only add to the overload of resources at work and task the body systems even more. It is best to let the acute phase resolve to a sub-acute level, then massage can be beneficial in the healing phase.
If the client has an eyebrow pierced, this should be removed before the treatment. Q=S
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.
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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It depends. Diabetes is not a contraindication by itself. What is most important is the progression of the disease and the overall condition of the person. If there are any doubts about the risks and benefits of massage on a person with diabetes, have them consult with their doctor.
It would likely dislodge a thrombosis; a blood clot that could cause a heart attach
it would prevent tumor cells from reproducing.
They should ask their doctor, because it depends on so many factors that they are the one who should decide when massage would be appropriate and supportive in relation to the specific treatment plan for their patient.