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Why is ringworm a contraindication to massage?
It is a local contraindication because it is contagious.
Why local contagious skin condition is contraindication to massage?
Massage can make it worse, and the therapist can get infected as well. So it's a local contraindication, which means the therapist can massage other parts of the body, but not where it is infected.
What contraindication may arise from a facial massage and why?
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.
Why is a supine hypotensive syndrome a contraindication to massage?
It is not a contraindication for massage at all. It is a contraindication for being in a supine, and even a prone, position. If the massage therapist is trained properly, they will know how to do a sidelying position massage that will be safe. Again, it is not the massage that is contraindicated, but the position that most people have on the massage table. Sidelying resolves the issues with supine hypotensive syndrome so there should be no problem for you to receive a massage, just lie on your side, or even better, just on your left side.
When is massage therapy a contraindication for lupus?
When it is in an acute stage or inflammation
Why Is asthma a contraindication to 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.
What if massage someone with a sunburn?
sunburn in a contraindication in massage treatment and treatment shouldnt be carried out until the sunburn has healed and skin exfoliated
Why not to massage a client with allergies?
Allergies are not a contraindication of massage. Inform your therapist of any allergy so they do not use lubrication containing the allergen.
Why is high blood pressure a contraindication to massage?
It isn't, however some types of massage may be. Inform your Therapist and they can adjust their treatment accordingly
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.
How massage can affect asthma?
Massage can be very beneficial to a person with asthma by helping to soothe their aching breathing muscles. A gentle relaxing would also benefit them by reducing their stress and anxiety which is usually associated with asthma as a trigger for an attack.
Why is sinusitis a contraindication to massage?
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.
