Deep tissue massage is used to treat chronic aches and pains, as well as contracted areas like strained necks and upper backs, low back pain, leg muscle tightness, and sore shoulders.
Deep tissue massage contraindications are accidents or conditions that can make massage unsafe or harmful. Before starting therapy, the therapist can always check to see if all of these apply to you.
We’ve mentioned a few deep tissue massage contraindications below, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Seek clinical help wherever possible.
Some cuts, lacerations, or grazes are considered open wounds. It’s self-evident, but it needs to be said. You can wait until the scar has fully grown before proceeding. Muscle ruptures – These could still be bleeding in the acute stage. Massage can speed up the healing process by increasing bleeding and tissue damage. Deep tissue massage could be available after the first 48 to 72 hours, but that will depend on the severity of the injury.
Tendon ruptures – Tendon injuries are similar to tendon ruptures. Complete ruptures are contraindicated for massage and should be treated with surgery rather than massage.
Deep tissue Massage can be appropriate after a minimum of 48 hours for muscle and tendon partial tears, and longer for more severe injuries.
Impact injuries that cause bleeding within the muscle are known as contusions. Massage to a contusion too soon after it has occurred may cause more harm and even Myositis Ossificans (bone growth within the muscle).
Massage can hurt and cause damage to burns, chilblains, and broken bones. It’s not a good idea.
Periostitis is a condition in which the sheath that protects the bone becomes inflamed. Massage to the bone directly can irritate it. You may be able to massage the muscles around the bone, but stay away from the bone.
Inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout are massage contraindications. The same laws apply to chronic injuries as they do to acute injuries. Massage can aggravate the situation.
Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa sac. A bursa is a thin fluid-filled sac that aids in the passage of tendons over bones at joints. Massage should be stopped if there is discomfort, swelling, or redness on the skin.
Myositis ossificans – A bad contusion or muscle rupture may cause myositis ossificans, which causes the muscle to calcify (grow bone). Deep tissue Massage would exacerbate the problem.
WHEN IS MASSAGE PERMITTED AND WHEN IS IT PROHIBITED?
Note: When a treatment is contraindicated, it means it should not be used; when massage is contraindicated, it means it should not be used or applied in the specified situation. Deep tissue Massage is completely or completely contraindicated in the following situations. Massage is not recommended in any part of the body in these situations – no massage should be offered at all.
