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Indication and Contraindication of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is indicated for managing pain, reducing edema, relaxing muscle spasms, and improving circulation, among other benefits. However, it is contraindicated in cases of infection, inflammation, acute medical conditions, and certain medications, among others. Consulting with a healthcare professional is essential before starting massage therapy to ensure safety and suitability.

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Indication and Contraindication of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is indicated for managing pain, reducing edema, relaxing muscle spasms, and improving circulation, among other benefits. However, it is contraindicated in cases of infection, inflammation, acute medical conditions, and certain medications, among others. Consulting with a healthcare professional is essential before starting massage therapy to ensure safety and suitability.

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Indications for Massage Therapy:

1. Pain: Massage therapy can help manage pain, including back pain and other
musculoskeletal conditions.
2. Edema: It can help reduce swelling in the extremities not related to congestive heart
failure.
3. Muscle Spasm: Massage therapy can be used to relax muscle spasms and help local
blood flow.
4. Trigger Points: It can help manage trigger points, which are a focus of irritability in
a tissue that, when compressed, is locally tender.
5. Insufficiencies of Circulation: Massage therapy can help improve circulation.
6. Contracted Tissues: It can help relax contracted tissues.
7. Relaxation: Massage therapy can provide specific or general relaxation.

Contraindications for Massage Therapy:

1. Infection: Massage should be avoided in cases of infection, including small infected


areas to systemic infections.
2. Contagious Conditions: Massage should be avoided in cases of contagious
conditions, which can have various causes, from viral to parasitic.
3. Inflammation from Injury or Infection: Massage should be avoided in cases of
inflammation from injury or infection.
4. Acute Medical Conditions: Massage should be avoided in cases of recent injuries,
treatments, or surgical procedures.
5. Certain Medications: Certain medications can be a contraindication for massage or
require special precautions.
6. Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs: Massage should be avoided if the
individual is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, especially if sensation or
cognition are affected.
7. Current Medical Treatments for Certain Conditions: Massage should be avoided
in cases of current medical treatments for certain conditions such as chronic
conditions.
8. Skin Conditions: Massage should be avoided in cases of skin conditions that could
be made worse by massage, for example burns, blisters, and traumatic injuries that
affect the superficial tissues.
9. High Risk Conditions: Massage should be avoided in cases of high risk conditions
such as severe osteoporosis, unstable blood clots, and uncontrolled hypertension.

Remember, it’s always important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting
any massage therapy regimen to ensure it’s safe and suitable for your specific needs.

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