Who Should Avoid Massage?
Massage is mainly used to relax tendons, unblock meridians, promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve pain—most commonly applied to orthopedic conditions and various pain syndromes. However, there are situations where massage is contraindicated; otherwise, it may hinder recovery and delay proper treatment.
Below are several groups who should not receive massage:
1. Patients with influenza, Japanese encephalitis, meningitis, diphtheria, dysentery, or other acute infectious diseases.
2. Patients with acute inflammation, such as acute suppurative tonsillitis, pneumonia, acute appendicitis, or cellulitis.
3. Patients with certain chronic inflammations, including joint tuberculosis, spinal tuberculosis, and osteomyelitis.
4. Individuals with severe heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, or lung disease.
5. Patients with malignant tumors, malignant anemia, or those chronically ill and extremely emaciated and weak.
6. Patients with thrombocytopenic purpura or allergic purpura.
7. Patients with extensive skin lesions or ulcerative dermatitis.