With the improvement of people's living standards and the enhancement of health awareness, the demand for health care is also increasing. Massage, as a common form of health care, has become popular. Walking through the streets, you will find many storefronts displaying large signs that say "Massage and Health Care". Indeed, going to a leisure place for a massage has become a way for some citizens to relieve fatigue and relax. However, before receiving a massage, it is necessary to go through a systematic examination and eliminate any suspicious factors to prevent the aggravation of diseases. It is important to note that there are certain diseases that are contraindications for massage, and certain techniques should not be used for certain diseases. Experts point out that the following main diseases and conditions should be considered "danger zones".
1. Cancer Patients
If cancer patients receive a massage, it can accelerate the spread and metastasis of the tumor.
2. Tuberculosis Patients
Tuberculosis bacteria spread through the blood and can gradually eat away at the body, similar to termites eating away at a house. If too much pressure is applied during a massage, the bones can break. Vertebral fractures are common in these patients.
3. Open Skin Wounds
If there are wounds on the skin, whether it is a burn, suppuration, or local damage, these areas should not be massaged.
4. Menstruating and Pregnant Women
During menstruation, women should not receive massages on the lower back and abdomen, as it can increase the amount of bleeding. The same applies to pregnant women, who should also avoid massages on the lower back and abdomen, as well as certain acupoints such as Sanyinjiao, Zhiyin, and Hegu. However, menstruating and pregnant women can receive massages on their limbs.
5. Gastric Ulcer and Gastrointestinal Bleeding Patients
Receiving a massage can aggravate bleeding in these individuals.
6. Intoxicated Individuals
Receiving a massage while intoxicated can cause vomiting and rapid heartbeat. It is best to rest quietly.
7. Overly Hungry or Full Individuals
When fasting, blood sugar is low, and receiving a massage can cause dizziness and sweating. When receiving a massage, it is necessary to lie on the stomach. For those who are full, receiving a massage can put pressure on the abdomen and make them even more uncomfortable.
8. Patients with Vertebral Artery Type Cervical Spondylosis
For severe cases of vertebral artery type cervical spondylosis, without detailed cervical examination data, common techniques such as cervical rotation and cervical slanting should not be used easily to avoid acute obstruction of the cervical artery and unexpected accidents. For patients with spinal cord type cervical spondylosis, if they experience weakness in the limbs and urinary and fecal incontinence, any neck manipulation should be avoided and they should be taken to the hospital for surgery immediately. In addition, for patients with localized pain, massage therapy is only suitable if X-rays are taken before acupressure to rule out pathological changes such as tuberculosis and tumors. For elderly people with localized pain, it is important to determine whether osteoporosis is present before receiving a massage to avoid fractures.
