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There are several, the main one is hypertension, or high blood pressure. If they are on medication and it is under control then massage would be indicated. Other conditions where caution should be exercised, or even clearance by a physician include atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, angina, mitral valve prolapse, and pacemakers.
What else can I help you with?
Is fever contraindicated to massage?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Can you do massage if you have no qualifications?
You really shouldn't; it is easy to hurt someone without meaning to. At least take a weekend course offered by many massage schools to learn the basics (like never massage on bone, and certain areas of the body that can be harmful to massage, also medical conditions that are contraindicated for massage).
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.
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.
