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Getting treated while you are
sick can work two ways.
The first. If you are well into the illness the massage will push you thru faster.
This may mean more intense symptoms. Although more intense, they will be shorter lived.
Or... if
you are not fully into the illness it may ward it off completely. Massage releases toxins from the tissues and gives
the body the cleansing boost it may need. Remember to drink lots of water and fluids to assist your body's
cleaning ability.
However this being said. I would prefer to treat fairly healthy
individuals. Having two small children opens me to calls from the nurse... and children staying at home... not conducive to my work schedule. I will
make every effort to fit you back in, as soon as you are well.
Contraindications
Any condition that can spread along the skin,
through the lymph
or the blood stream.
Impetigo - Staph/Strep - Lymphangitis - Malignant
melanoma
Do not massage near or over any area where there is bleeding.
Whiplash
or other acute injury where there is tearing of tissue
- may be bleeding into the tissue during the first 24
to 48 hours after the trauma.
Areas of acute inflammation
Ecchymosis
- a bruise
Get a physician's recommendation when dealing with the following....
Cardiac arrhythmias - Phlebitis - Severe varicose veins
Areas with
loss of integrity -
Recent surgery - Joint replacements - Severe rheumatoid arthritis
(RA)
Those with compromised immune systems
AIDS
Care must be taken when dealing with areas of abnormal sensation:
Stroke - Diabetes
- Medications
Edema - based on origin and/or cause. Please understand that Massage services are designed to be
a Health Aid. They are in no way to take the place of a Doctors care when indicated. Information
exchanged during any Massage session, or on this site, is educational in nature and is intended to help you become more familiar
and conscious of your Health Status. It is to be used at your own discretion.
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