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Las Colinas Therapeutic Massage
Expert massage therapists providing excellence in therapeutic massage
Co-Located with I.C. Wellness at 850 W. Hwy 114, in Las Colinas, TX - Off of MacArthrur & Hwy 114 by Sonic and LA Fitness
972-714-0800
Contraindications
Although there are benefits to receiving massage therapy there are some conditions that may make massage unwise. These are called "contraindications".
You should not get a massage if you:
Although there are benefits to receiving massage therapy there are some conditions that may make massage unwise. These are called "contraindications".
You should not get a massage if you:
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Have severe uncontrolled hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Are intoxicated
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Have an acute infectious disease such as pneumonia, influenza, or even a cold or fever.
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Have toxemia or preclampsia during pregnancy or if you have undergone chemotherapy within the last 72 hours
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You should get your doctor's approval and discuss your condition with your therapist if you have:
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Prone to blood clots (must be on coumadin or heparin)
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Edema (swelling)
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Cancer (massage could promote metastasis)
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Psychosis
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Diabetes (if on insulin, must inform site of last injection)
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Severe asthma
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Heart or lung disease (if not on medication for it)
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Osteoporosis (no deep tissue massage for this condition)
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Or if you have had surgery recently. Although massage after most cosmetic surgeries, like lyposuction, breast augmentation, and tummy tucks, is recommended, a doctors approval is always recommended.
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Local Contraindications
It may be necessary for your therapist to avoid massaging the portion of your body that is affected. Examples are: varicose veins, rashes, edema, hernia, tumors, bruises, cuts, recent surgeries, or inflammation.
If you are pregnant it never hurst to get a release from your physician.
When in doubt, discuss the matter with your physician before making an appointment.
If you are under a physician's care we would be happy to work with your doctor to make sure your therapy is safe and beneficial.
Please have your doctors name and number on hand when you call for your appointment to get information from them regarding your condition and the limit of care we can provide to you.
Call 972-255-4484 for your appointment, and if you have other concerns, please feel free to discuss them with us as well.
It may be necessary for your therapist to avoid massaging the portion of your body that is affected. Examples are: varicose veins, rashes, edema, hernia, tumors, bruises, cuts, recent surgeries, or inflammation.
If you are pregnant it never hurst to get a release from your physician.
When in doubt, discuss the matter with your physician before making an appointment.
If you are under a physician's care we would be happy to work with your doctor to make sure your therapy is safe and beneficial.
Please have your doctors name and number on hand when you call for your appointment to get information from them regarding your condition and the limit of care we can provide to you.
Call 972-255-4484 for your appointment, and if you have other concerns, please feel free to discuss them with us as well.