hi im new and iam so glad to have found such a brilliant site with like minded people.
i was wondering if anyone could help me in finding books or another sit that would exsplain more about the consequences of massaging contrindications. i feel i sould know more about this, i know what i should get referals for and not massage but i would like to know why more in depth.
Many thanks x:D
RE: consequences of massaging contrindications
Hi Jodie
I found this information on the web site [link= http://experts.about.com/q/Massage-1818/contraindications-2.htm ]http://experts.about.com/q/Massage-1818/contraindications-2.htm[/link]
it may not cover everything but I thought it was quite interesting reading.
Answer
Greetings Alexander. The key to understanding contraindications (CIs) comes from knowing the systems of the body and the effects that massage has on them. I will break each condition down and hope to help you to understand why they are, or are not, CI.
Haemophilia is contraindicated because the client's body cannot clot blood normally, and can experience a lot of bleeding from sometyhing very simple. Massage, especially deep tissue, could cause a lot of bruising, or subdermal hematomas, which can cause a lot of pain and problems later. Now, if the client's haemophilia is mild, or well controlled with medications, they might be candidates for a light massage. If ever in doubt, get the okay from the person's doctor before massaging.
I cannot think of any reasons that one could not get a massage 2 to 3 hours after a meal. You would be relaxed, so digestion could take place; whyen you are stressed or working hard, your body shuts down the digestive system to divert blood to the muscles, which could lead to stomach problems since the food would just sit there.
Phlebitis is contraindicated because there is the danger that the clot (or thrombus) that caused the phlebitis, or irritation of the vein walls, could still be present. There is a real danger that the clot could be dislodged from the massage and move to the heart and cause a myocardial infarction, to the lungs and cause a pulmonary imbolism, or the brain and cause a stroke. A deep vein thrombosis is where the clot is detectable in the vein, and is even more dangerous than phlebitis.
Menstruation is only CI when the client is not comfortable enough to be massaged. While massage could help a tiny bit with some of hte pain and help them be more present in their bodies, if she is in a lot of pain, she probably could not lie still enough for a massage. If the client has the energy to live normally, chances are that they can get massage.
Bursitis, inflammation of the bursa around a joint, is locally CI since any movement of the joint wuld cause a lot of pain. They would probably tense out of fear, undoing any good from the massage. The other areas can be massaged, as can the limb, if done gently.
Nervous system disorder is a difficult term to describe. IT can mean something as severe as multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy to loss of feeling and a many other things. Massage is contraindicated depending on the condition. Something like MS and CP can be massaged, but often requires extra training in dealing with special-needs populations. This also applies with conditions like epilepsy. The worry here is that either the therapist or the client could come to some harm, either in moving the client or if they have an episode. If the problem is something like peripheral neuropathy, the problem here is that the client cannot give you accurate feedback as to pressure and pain, and might accidentally get injured.
Recent operations CI massage because the body is already trying to heal an injury, and while massage is great, it can be quite stressful to a weakened body. There is also the risk of infecting the unhealed incision, and causing tearing and pain if massaged.
Undiagnosed skeletal problems can hardly be contraindicated for massage since you really don't know about them. If the client has been having problems, chances are they will have been to the doctor and been diagnosed with something. If it is something like fragile bones that can be fractured easily, massage would be CI, since there is a risk that any pressure could cause a break.
Auto-immune disorders are CI only when there is a flare up. This is because massage is thought to stimulate the immune system through the lymphatic system, a problem when the IS is overactive and att
RE: consequences of massaging contrindications
Thank you so much Helen that has been a real help
thank you again Jodie x