Chapter 23 Therapeutic Massage (Includes Western Techniques, Swedish, Classic; Excludes Eastern Technique, Shiatsu)
OVERVIEW.
Therapeutic massage (also called Western, Swedish, or classic) is a “hands-on,” rhythmical application of pressure and stretching-type soft tissue stimulation that has been used to relieve pain, reduce edema, break up adhesions, stretch fascia, stretch skin scars, decrease muscle tightness and spasm, and increase sedation (relaxation).1
TYPES OF MASSAGE.
Therapeutic massage’s actions are mechanical (physiologic, reflexive) and psychological in nature.1 Note: Because massage mobilizes fluid and exerts force on soft tissue, the potential exists for irritating skin, spreading infection, dislodging clots and malignancies, and causing compression-type injuries to pressure-sensitive tissues such as superficial nerves.
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
A00-B99 CERTAIN INFECTIONS AND PARASITIC DISEASES
D50-D89 DISEASES OF BLOOD AND BLOOD FORMING ORGANS AND CERTAIN DISORDERS
E00-E90 ENDOCRINE, NUTRITIONAL AND METABOLIC DISEASES
F00-F99 MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
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