In this series of posts, I will give
tips for people with certain conditions to let them know if they
should even obtain a massage or not, and what are the important
points to go over with your massage therapist.
Yes, massage can be a safe option for you to relieve any discomfort you are experiencing from having weakened bones. Keep reading to find out what you should know to keep your massage safe.
Do you have Osteoporosis?
It is very important to inform your
massage therapist that you have Osteoporosis. You would not want to
get a deep pressure massage, as that could have the potential to
fracture your bones. That wouldn't be very relaxing now would it?
That being said, gentle massage can be
very beneficial to someone with Osteoporosis. It can naturally
relieve the pain and discomfort, however temporarily, that you feel
from the loss of bone density.
If there is ever a time where you feel your massage therapist is giving you too much pressure, please tell them right away. Remember, the time you have on the massage table, is YOUR time. If you are ever uncomfortable, let your therapist know.
Do you have a current fracture?
Inform your massage therapist how acute
the fracture is, the degree of fracture (hairline fracture or
complete broken bone), and the location.
You can not receive massage in the
local area of the fracture, but the rest of your body can receive
bodywork.
Example of how massage can help you:
If you have a hairline fracture on your
left foot, your right leg will be working harder to compensate for
the lack of movement from your left leg. You will not get massage on
your left foot, but it would be beneficial to you to get massage on
your right leg and foot since those muscles are currently working
harder than they are used to.
I will continue to post about some
other conditions such as Asthma, Cancer, etc... Let me know if there
are any subjects you would like me to talk about by commenting below,
or by sending us an email to info(at)melrosemuscletherapy(dot)com
