Massage between Indications and Contraindications

Massage is techniques used by physical therapist in some of cases that may needs, In general patient always thinks that massage is a good idea whatever his\her case, but you must know that massage is not always good for you. It can be harmful for some of cases 

Indications of massage is techniques

1- General muscle stiffness 

2- General muscle fatigue

3- Chronic arthritis 

4- Spasm result from central nerve system (CNS) injures such as Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Head injury

5- Aching pain with activities of daily living 

6- Peripheral edema result from cardiac insufficiency or circulatory problems especially after excision of lymphatic nodes 

7- Peripheral nerve system lesion as in Facial Palsy if its not associated with inflammation

8- Scars resulted from closed wounds or burns

9- For increase skin elasticity and reduce aging signs

10- General relaxation

11- Lower respiratory track infection to remove sputum

12- Stimulation of motor areas in CNS or Peripheral NS lesion

Contraindications of massage is techniques

1- Burning or stumping pain

2- Acute pain result from sudden injury

3- Areas with localized swelling

4- Pain increasing gradually after short time

5- Pain at rest

6- Infected areas

7- Un-heal scars or fractures

8- Sensitive areas such as eyes, carotid arteries ets...

9- Thrombosis, embolism or atherosclerosis

10- Acute stage of inflammation

11- Sport injures such as tendinitis or tendon sprain

12- Tumors