MFR Benefits
MFR Benefits - May be beneficial to the patient
There are a number of situations where it is safe to use massage therapy, but your therapist should avoid deep work. These include:
- when massage is to be performed on the elderly,
- people who have osteoporosis, arthritis, and rheumatism.
Deep work is not recommended for people with autoimmune disease, Hodgkin's disease, recent scar tissue, and conditions like arteriosclerosis.
There are conditions where massage can be beneficial for some people, but not for others. For example, there are medical professionals who may not recommended for patients with cancer, whereas others will advise gentle massage.
Joint dysfunction can be significantly eased by this type of massage, but it can also be exacerbated, and as well as for various psychiatric conditions.
Some believe that massage must not be applied for women who are menstruating. This is not considered to be the case; in fact. it can sometimes help with cramping. Nevertheless, as a courtesy, you should ask your massage therapist if she is comfortable working on you. It can also be extremely beneficial for pregnant women, when it is offered by a therapist who has been specifically trained to offer it.
