Reflex and mechanical effects on soft tissues are often included in therapeutic courses. Massage is considered one of the most effective methods of non-drug treatment. It helps to restore the correct functioning of internal systems and individual organs, to stop the symptoms of acute and relapses of chronic diseases.
Therapeutic massage - indications and contraindications
The described therapeutic technology is actively used in all medical fields. The use of therapeutic massage is used to facilitate or complex elimination of diseases of the following systems:
- cardiovascular;
- nervous;
- respiratory;
- musculoskeletal;
- reproductive;
- digestive;
- endocrine;
- lymphatic;
- immune;
- excretory;
- exchange.
In some cases, therapeutic massage is temporarily or permanently contraindicated:
- thrombosis;
- acute inflammatory processes;
- severe blood diseases;
- feverish conditions;
- tuberculosis in the active stage;
- syphilis;
- thrombophlebitis ;
- pulmonary insufficiency;
- damaged skin surface;
- severe mental disorders;
- hyper- or hypotonic crisis;
- acute heart failure;
- circulatory disorders in the brain;
- oncological tumors;
- bleeding or addiction to them;
- purulent processes;
- infectious diseases of the skin and horny structures;
- aneurysms;
- angioedema;
- pronounced stages of varicose veins;
- disorders of the cardiac and peripheral circulation;
- allergic rashes;
- osteomyelitis ;
- trophic ulcers;
- anaphylaxis;
- gangrene;
- lymphadenitis;
- acute myocardial ischemia;
- dyspeptic disorders;
- postoperative complications;
- exacerbation of renal or hepatic insufficiency.
Types of therapeutic massage
There is no exact classification of mechanical methods of influencing organs and soft tissues. Any cosmetic and medical massage can be called curative, because it is aimed at improving the activity of internal systems, normalizing blood circulation and lymph flow. The conditionally considered therapeutic procedure is divided into groups according to two criteria - the mode of action and its localization.
In the first case, massage can be:
- Manual. All manipulations are performed by hands with the application of special compositions to facilitate sliding and enhance the effect of oils, gels and ointments.
- Hardware. This category includes medical vacuum massage and other options of exposure through a liquid, air or other medium.
Localization method is classified into 2 subgroups:
- local - in a specific area;
- total - covers the whole body.
Therapeutic back massage
In this area, the procedure is performed on the thoracic and lumbosacral region simultaneously. Medical back massage is prescribed in conjunction with exercise and medication. It is shown with the following problems:
- infringement of nerve roots;
- stretching;
- muscular tension;
- rheumatoid pathologies;
- degenerative processes;
- bruises;
- lung disease.
Such therapeutic massage is sometimes recommended in the presence of intervertebral hernias, but in the absence of inflammatory processes. Manipulation provides:
- improvement of blood circulation;
- stimulation of lymph flow;
- restoration of flexibility and mobility of the back.
Therapeutic massage of the spine
This form of exposure is often a component of the previous type of procedure in the process of treating the lumbosacral and thoracic zones. This therapeutic massage is prescribed for osteochondrosis and other diseases of the spine and musculoskeletal system:
- scoliosis;
- kyphosis ;
- flat feet;
- lordosis;
- birth defects;
- rehabilitation after trauma.
Therapeutic massage of the collar zone
The described localization is often subjected to manual manipulation, because in the region of the neck there are important nerve plexuses and blood vessels that feed the brain. Treatment and health-improving massage in the collar area is used for therapy:
- osteochondrosis;
- injuries;
- complications of a stroke;
- headaches;
- neurotic states;
- hypertension;
- plexites.
With the help of a therapeutic neck massage, the hematopoietic functions of the spinal cord and the activity of the central nervous system are improved. It additionally alleviates the symptoms:
- insomnia;
- migraine;
- atherosclerosis ;
- vegetative disorders.
Therapeutic massage of the head
Manual or hardware effects on the skin in the presented localization is indicated for the therapy of such pathologies:
- sleep disorders;
- emotional and mental imbalance;
- cramps and muscle spasms;
- chronic fatigue;
- pain syndrome;
- anxiety;
- susceptibility to stress;
- migraine.
There are techniques for doing massage therapy for cosmetic purposes. This approach is used in the following situations:
- seborrhea;
- baldness;
- imbalance in the work of the sebaceous glands;
- alopecia;
- fragility, brittleness of hair.
Facial massage
This manipulation is often confused with rejuvenating and lymphatic drainage options for manual procedures, but this medical effect is designed to solve other problems:
- comedones;
- hyperpigmentation;
- scarring;
- acne;
- increased secretion of skin secretion;
- hyperkeratosis;
- seborrhea;
- violations of the superficial circulation.
The plucking technique of therapeutic massage provides a lot of positive results:
- elimination of stagnant foci;
- disappearance of spots;
- smoothing of scars;
- acceleration of cell regeneration;
- smoothing of the epidermis;
- relief of inflammation.
General medical massage
The presented procedure is recommended both for therapeutic and preventive purposes. Classical therapeutic massage provides for the consistent processing of all zones on the body:
- back;
- shoulders and forelegs;
- neck;
- small of the back;
- upper half of buttocks;
- the back surface of the legs;
- lower part of the buttocks;
- stomach;
- front surface of the legs;
- rib cage;
- arms.
Therapeutic medical massage is performed only by an experienced professional. In the process of work, the specialist applies the following methods:
- trituration;
- stroking;
- blows;
- squeezing;
- kneading;
- tingle;
- vibration.