As one of traditional Chinese medicine's diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, massage therapy is gaining increasing popularity among the general public. With more people suffering from neck, shoulder, and back pain in contemporary society, opportunities to experience massage therapy are also growing. In reality, as a traditional treatment method, massage therapy requires considerable technical skill and has certain contraindications. Do you know what these massage contraindications are?
Individuals unsuitable for massage therapy:
1. Patients with severe heart, brain, or lung conditions.
2. Patients with bleeding disorders or a tendency to bleed.
3. Patients with local skin lesions or dermatological conditions.
4. Pregnant women beyond the first trimester.
5. Patients with acute spinal injuries accompanied by spinal cord symptoms where diagnosis remains unclear.
6. Patients with acute soft tissue injuries and severe local swelling (e.g., acute ankle sprains).
7. Patients with suspected or confirmed bone/joint or soft tissue tumors.
8. Patients with bone diseases such as osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, or senile osteoporosis.
9. Patients with mental disorders who cannot cooperate with medical professionals.
10. Massage is also contraindicated for various elbow joint disorders and acute lumbar disc herniation.