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Hi, I have had a request from a client who is recovering from shingles (21/2 weeks into recovery). I have never massaged someone with shingles so I am not sure on the recovery/contagious side of it.
Any help would be gratefully received 😀
Posted : 23/01/2013 10:20 am
I've seen lots of people with shingles over the years - mainly developed as part of cancer treatment. I do not do body massage if there is the slightest post-herpetic neuralgia - and clients would possibly bite me if I touched a sensitive area!!! I usually opt for reflexology, until such time as the affected area is completely healed and non-reactive.
Posted : 23/01/2013 12:55 pm
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Thanks Jabba, I have persuaded my client to go for reflexology instead.
Posted : 23/01/2013 1:05 pm