Improving The Mind and Body Through Massage
Most Frequently Relieved by Regular Massage Treatment
Stresss and tensions; client feels better to cope with day-to-day situations
Mental and physical fatigue; renewed energy and ambition
Pain in the shoulder, neck, and back; feeling more comfortable
Soreness and stiffness; muscles and joints become more supple
Muscles soreness from overexertion can be reduced or prevented
Circulation is improved; improving delivery of nutrients to and removal of wastes from the tissues
Digestion, assimilation, and elimination are often improved
Facial massage helps tone the skin, helps prevent blemished skin and softens fine lines
Headache and eyestrain often relieved
Deep relaxation induced and insomnia often relieved
Relief of muscle spasms
Obesity (overweight) and flabby muscle can be improved when combined with proper exercise, healthy eating habits, and regular massage
Relief of pain in joints, sprains, and circulation improvement
Increases nourishing blood to the skin and other parts of the body to encourage healing
Reduces mental strain, resulting in better productivity
Mildly high blood pressure is temporarliy reduced
Renewed sense of confidence and control is experienced
Constrictions and adhesions can be reduced or prevented as traumatized muscel tissue heals
Joint mobility can be increased
Benefits of Massage to Persons with Cancer
Provides some pain relief or control
Reduces nausea
Improves digestion and elimination
Relieves stress
Helps insomnia
Reduces anxiety
Provides some relief from depression
Provides some relief from muscle tension and spasms
Helps improve flexibility
Helps restore range of motion
Improves lymph movement and reduces edema
Increases body awareness
Restores positive body image
Enhances self-esteem
Improves outlook on life
Improves quality of life
Boosts the healing process
Promotes health
Feels good at a time when lots of things feel bad
Contraindications for Massage
Abnormal body temperature
Acute infectious disease
Acute Inflammation
Phlebitis
Thrombophlebitis
Embolus
Acute hematoma
Edema
Lymphedema
Hypotension
Severe Hypertension
Cancer
Intoxication
Toxemia or pre-eclampsia
Contagious conditions
WARNING: any physical, emotional, or mental condition that may cause a particular massage treatment to be unsafe or detrimental to the client's well-being. Contraindications may be absolute, regional, or conditional. Absolute contraindication is when massage is absolutely not appropriate, such as acute conditions (just occurred or within a time period of the occurrence) or toxemia during pregnancy. Regional contraindication is when massage is prohibited to only a local part of the body, such as local contagious conditions, open wounds and arthritis, but massaging other areas is fine. Conditional contraindications requires the adjustments of specific massage techniques when there are health concerns. Certain massage techniques may cause discomfort or have adverse effects, such conditions as cancer and pregnancy. If you have a contraindication condition, please consult your physician and get a referral or recommendation for massage.