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Fatigue
Definition: Not a
disorder but a symptom: accompanies many diseases : hypoglycemia, diabetes,
cancer, allergies, candida, anemia, poor circulation, chronic fatigue,
thyroid
malfunction. May be mental/emotional or physical.
Causes: psychological
from boredom or depression, poor diet with sugar, caffeine products, dehydration,
stress, overexertion.
Signs/Symptoms: lack
of energy, unable to get out of bed, foggy headed, muscle tightness, insomnia,
anemia, depression.
Indications: Massage
for stress reduction, detoxification, increase circulation, release tight
muscles that may be robbing the body of energy. Reconnects person
with their physical body. Teach client to pay attention to their body and
what they need to take care of themselves.
Contraindications:
Refer to appropriate health care practitioner, especially if symptoms persist
and do not seem to be directly related to lack of sleep. Naturopath/Acupuncturist
to help with lifestyle changes and nutritional support.
Fever
Definition: Not a
disease but a symptom of many diseases, elevation in body temperature to
rid the body of harmful microbes
Causes: viral, bacterial,
diabetes, hepatitis, lyme disease, mononucleosis, chronic fatigue
Signs/Symptoms: Normal
body temperature is 98 degrees to 99. Above 102 in adults and
103 in children need attention; shivering and chills, sweating, capillary
dialation, dehydration.
Indications: N/A:
Working on a person with a fever may help rid the body of the toxins and
help relieve it or Make It Worse. Proceed at your own risk.
Generally contraindicated.
Contraindications:
Refer to Physician if persistent or extremely high. Fever may be
necessary to rid the body of organisms, so stopping this action with aspirin
or ibuprofen may not be necessary. Refer to Naturopath/Acupuncturist
for immune support.
Fibrillation
Definition:
irregular twitching of individual muscle fibers, cells or groups of muscle
fibers that inhibit effective action of that muscle
Causes: stress, allergy,
fatigue, poor diet
Indications: Massage
to relieve contraction
Contraindications:
Refer to Physician if it becomes worse.
Fibroids
Definition: benign
growths that can be found on the uterus, cervix, breasts and other areas
of the body
Causes: may be estrogen
related, thyroid dysfunction, caffeine intake, high fat diets
Signs/Symptoms: round
lumps, may be painful, increased menstrual bleeding, may block fallopian
tubes and cause infertility, anemia may result from excessive bleeding.
Indications: Massage
for stress relief. There is controversy over working the psoas with this
condition. I believe it can assist in restoring balance to the pelvic area.
Some say deep work is contraindicated. Proceed with caution.
Contraindications:
Watch for changes; Refer to rule out cancer. Refer to appropriate health
care practitioner, Naturopath/Acupuncturist.
Fibromyalgia
Also known as or confused
with Fibrositis, Fibromyositis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Epstein-Barr
Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Candida Infections
Definition: connective
tissue disorder; group of symptoms
Causes: Unknown,
but may be related to sleep disorder, stress, overexertion, poor diet,
lack of exercise, immune system dysfunction, mercury poisoning, Epstein-Barr,
candida albicans, hypoglycemia, hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue
Signs/Symptoms: nine
pairs of tenderpoints, painful muscles usually of the neck, shoulders,
lower back, upper chest, TMJ; Also headaches, irritable bowel syndrome,
anxiety, palpitations, memory impairment, skin sensitivities, dizziness,
sensitivity to light, sensitivity to heat and cold, lack of concentration.
Indications: Massage
for stress reduction, removal of toxins, tenderpoint relief, break up adhesions.
Contraindications:
Do not use anything that will add to inflammation such as heat; Often over
sensitive to touch. Refer to Naturopath and Acupuncturist for treatment.
Diet and Lifestyle changes necessary.
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Fibrosis
Definition: formation
of fibrous connective tissue in locations where it usually doesn't exist,
such as in skeletal and cardiac muscle
Causes: injury, death
of cells, restricting movement of muscle as in setting a fractured bone.
Signs/Symptoms: thickening,
hardening of tissue
Indications: Massage
to break up adhesions and restore mobility
Contraindications:
N/A
Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series) (Hardcover)
by James H. Clay, David M. Pounds
Clinical Massage
Therapy: Understanding, Assessing and Treating Over 70 Conditions (Paperback)
by Fiona Rattray (Author), Linda Ludwig (Author)
Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction:
The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set) (Hardcover)
by David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings
Folliculitis
Definition: Inflammation
of hair follicle
Causes: skin problem,
allergy
Signs/Symptoms: redness
and swelling around hair follicle
Indications: Massage
to increase circulation and remove toxins
Contraindications:
Avoid direct contact with inflamed area. May need to be referred to physician
for removal of hair if does not resolve itself
Foot Pain and Problems
Articles by Ben Benjamin
Lateral Ankle Sprains
Medial Arch
Medial Foot
Fractures
Definition: break
or crack in a bone
Causes: injury ,
trauma, stress, brittle bones
Signs/Symptoms: pain
and tenderness, swelling, bruising, bone may be completely broken or just
cracked
Indications: Massage
above site to reduce edema, and below to improve circulation. Work directly
on site after bones unified completely. Soft tissue injury may be in surrounding
areas.
Contraindications:
Do Not work directly on the break.
Frozen Shoulder
Fungal Conditions
Definition: infection
of the skin, mucous membranes with fungi such as candida and tinea
Causes: moisture,
depressed immune system, oral contraceptives, overweight, sugary diet
Signs/Symptoms: red,
itchy patches of skin; can be under the nails and cause yellowing and swelling
of nail bed; ringworm small red spots that grows and gives a ring-like
appearance
Indications:
Do not use oil or lotion to keep area dry. Massage for stress reduction
and detoxification. Tea tree oil may be applied directly or in oil
or lotion for anti fungal treatment. Clean sheets with bleach. Avoid
direct contact with area especially if you are feeling run down.
Contraindications:
You may want to avoid direct contact with the area until it is diagnosed.
Refer to Naturopath/Acupuncturist for immune system building.
Furnuncle (boil)
Definition: pus filled
cavity formed by infection of hair follicle
Signs/Symptoms: redness,
swelling, oozing
Indications: Massage
to increase circulation and removal of toxins
Contraindications:
Avoid direct contact with infected area
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