Massage Therapy - when it is needed? - Contraindications
June 28, 2013
- Massage Therapy - when it is needed?
- Contraindications
- Effectiveness
- For cancer patients
Contraindications to therapeutic massage
Massage - treatment and prevention, which is a set of methods of mechanical dosed for various parts of the surface of the human body produced by the hands of the masseur or special devices. There are massage and medical hygiene (including sports).
Therapeutic massage is divided into manual and hardware and is used in various diseases and injuries. Subspecies of therapeutic massage are classic and sermentarno reflex.
The mechanism of action of massage are interdependent complex reflex, nervous, endocrine and metabolic processes regulated by the central nervous system. Massage techniques affect the nerve endings of the skin, muscles, tendons, stimulation of which is transmitted to the central nervous system. In response to the stimulation of the central nervous system come the team to expand the blood vessels and blood flow.
Massage promotes blood flow to the muscles and internal organs, causing a feeling of heat, reduces swelling of tissues.
Indications for the conduct of therapeutic massage
Indications for therapeutic massage are:
- diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system (rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications
And metabolism in joints, bruises and muscle sprains and fractures, muscle information, curvature of the spine, flat feet
Flatfoot - help physiotherapy
and etc.);
- the effects of disease and injuries of the central nervous system (the effects of trauma, stroke, paralysis, neuritis, and others.);
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (hypertension, angina attack-free period, functional disorders of the cardiovascular system, not heavy heart defects, and others.);
- Chronic respiratory diseases (chronic bronchitis, chronic pneumonia, emphysema, bronchial asthma is worsening);
- digestive diseases (peptic ulcer disease, disorders of motor activity of the intestine and biliary tract, etc.. - all without exacerbation);
- gynecological diseases;
- inflammatory diseases of the male genital.
Contraindications
Therapeutic massage can have a lot of favorable health effects, but it has some contraindications that must be taken into account as the masseuses and their clients. In other words, the therapist must be aware of these contraindications, and the client - not to hide from it the existence of any disease.
Contraindications for massage include:
- acute fevers, inflammation;
- bleeding and tendency to them;
- blood diseases;
- purulent processes located in any area;
- infectious and fungal diseases of the skin, damage and skin irritation;
- varicose veins, thrombosis and thrombophlebitis;
- narrowing of arteries in atherosclerosis;
- inflammation of the lymphatic vessels;
- active form of tuberculosis;
- venereal diseases;
- chronic osteomyelitis (inflammation of the bone);
- any tumors (both malignant and benign);
- mental diseases accompanied by excessive excitement.
- Severe forms of atherosclerosis. Massage can increase the risk of embolism.
- Bleeding - external or internal. By its very nature, a massage can increase bleeding.
- High blood pressure. Massage can be done only with a doctor's permission.
- Cancer. In some cases, massage can promote the spread of cancer cells throughout the body, so cancer patients can be done only with the approval of a physician. Many cancer patients, however, massage is very useful.
- Disorders of the lung and the cardiovascular system. Not all diseases in this category are contraindications to therapeutic massage, but before you go to a massage parlor, should consult a doctor.
- Infectious Diseases. Massage can help to spread the infection. In addition, the massage therapist are at risk of infection, so even if you have asymptomatic infection, be sure to tell the masseur.
- Edema associated with heart disease, infections, or renal dysfunction. Be sure to consult with your doctor before doing massage.
- Weakness and fatigue caused by unclear reasons. It should be an initial medical examination, as this may be signs of some serious diseases in which massage is unsafe.
- Heat. Typically, heat is a sign that the body fights infections and massage in this case will only be undesirable interference. Furthermore, at an elevated body temperature often increases the sensitivity of the skin, and stroking, rubbing, massaging and other movements can be a nuisance. However, some people ignore this contraindication, without adverse health effects.
- Skin diseases. Massage is not recommended in diseases such as herpes zoster
Ringworm - not only infectious disease
Impetigo, as well as parasitic, bacterial and fungal infections of the skin.
- Alcohol or drugs. The patient in this state, massage, probably will not hurt, but because his senses are dulled, and the course of many processes in the body is changed, it is unlikely to get much benefit from the session. In addition, the behavior of such a person is unpredictable, so the therapist can just ask him to come another time.
- Nausea and vomiting. Massage is likely to lead to deterioration, so even if you are feeling a little nauseous, set it up until you feel better.
- Rickets and osteitis fibrosa
Rickets - all about vitamins
. Massage is contraindicated due to bone fragility in patients with this disease.
- Phlebitis. Due to the high risk of embolism massage is contraindicated.
- Pregnancy. Pregnant women with high blood pressure, severe swelling and an increased risk of pre-eclampsia massage is contraindicated. In the first trimester of pregnancy massage should be with extreme caution.
How to strengthen the nails: simple tips every day - Cosmetics home cooking
March 5th, 2013
- How to strengthen the nails: simple tips every day
- Homemade Cosmetics
- Advice
Natural homemade cosmetics for health and beauty nails
Soothing Mask cuticle
Composition:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil,
- 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil
Mix all the ingredients and massage movements rub into the cuticles and nail surface.
Cuticle Cream
Composition:
- 1 teaspoon of natural clay,
- 1 teaspoon olive oil,
- 3 drops of essential oil
Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?
Lavender
The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma
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Mix all the ingredients to a paste, put the mixture into a sterilized jar. Massage movements rub into the cuticle. Tip: do not throw away your old jars of ointments and creams, wash them and boil, they can be successfully used later to store home-cooked cosmetics.
Sweet Milk footbath
- 1/2 cup of sugar,
- 1 tablespoon moisturizing lotion,
- 2 cups milk
- 7 cups of water.
In a large bowl, heat the milk and water. As soon as the steam, add the sugar and lotion, bring the liquid to the consistency of soup. Cool the mixture to a comfortable temperature, immerse the feet. For convenience, take a large enough capacity. Soak your feet in the bath for ten minutes, then rinse with water. You can also use a small amount of sugar as a scrub for the feet. Thoroughly rinse with water and apply moisturizer.
Mint Massage Oil
- 10 teaspoons of grapeseed oil
- 3 drops of eucalyptus oil
- 4 drops of rosemary oil
- 2 drops peppermint oil
Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness
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These oils can be purchased at a pharmacy or at any specialty store.
Mix the butter, put the mixture into a bottle. Just before the massage, warm the required amount of liquid. Your legs will definitely enjoy a refreshing mint effect of this tool.
Otscheluschivayuschee agent for the skin of hands and feet
- 1 tablespoon fine sea salt
- 2 heaped teaspoons of oatmeal finely ground (they will exist on every kitchen)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Mix all ingredients, add water to the consistency of paste. Apply to the skin, rub the mixture into the skin with gentle massaging movements. Rinse and dry the skin with a soft towel.
Refreshing mask bleach polish
- 2 teaspoons whitening toothpaste
- 1 lemon juice
Mix the paste with the juice, the resulting mixture was put on the nails, leave for five minutes. Lemon juice removes yellowing and toothpaste
Toothpastes - how to choose?
bleach and sand the surface of the nail bed.
Strawberry Foot Scrub
- 6 strawberries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
Mash strawberries with a fork, mix with the remaining ingredients to the consistency of paste. Massage movements put this mixture in the pre-steaming foot massage, then rinse and dry your feet with a towel.
Tips for keeping a home makeup
The composition of the above recipe contains only natural products, so home remedies do not contain preservatives. Keep cooked at home masks and creams in the refrigerator, the shelf life of about two weeks, as much as you usually keep fruit. Keep container tightly closed.
For storage of prepared media houses are ideal:
- Tanks from the baby food
- Empty bottles from under Cosmetics
- Tins from the creams and lotions, glass containers
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