
TRANQUIL TOUCH MASSAGE THERAPY OF SAN RAMON CALIFORNIA. Tranquil Touch Massage Therapy, Located in San Ramon California. Acupressure, Cranio-Sacral, Deep Tissue, Fibromyalgia Massage, Hot Stone, Indian Head Massage, Prenatal Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Swedish and Trigger Point.
OFFICE LOCATION Map and Directions to Tranquil Touch Massage Therapy. Located in San Ramon California. Close to Blackhawk, Danville, Dublin and Castro Valley.
SESSION PRICES Acupressure, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Reiki and Couples Massage available in our massage studio located in San Ramon California.
GIFT CERTIFICATES Massage Gift Certificates available for purchase at our office in San Ramon California, or call us and we will mail them to you.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR MASSAGE Frequently asked questions about the massage session.
CONTRAINDICATIONS When massage should not be performed.
ARE YOU IN PAIN? Relief from carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, headaches, leg cramps, lower back pain, migraines, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, and stress related disorders.
ARE YOU STRESSED OUT? Chronic stress leads to health problems. Regular massage can relieve stress and teach your body to relax.
MASSAGE FOR FIBROMYALGIA Information on fibromyalgia and links to online resources.
WHERE DO I FIND THAT? Products and Services that I recommend to my clients.
SAN RAMON WEBSITES Links to resources in and around San Ramon.
Hot Stone Intake Form A list of contraindications to Hot Stone Massage
Sleep Tips Suggestions on how to fall asleep at night.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

What are the contraindications to massage?

Massage is non-invasive, relaxing and natural. It is therefore generally considered a safe treatment for most people. However, there are three types of contraindication: TOTAL, when massage should not be performed at all, LOCAL, when massage can be performed but not over the contraindicated areas and MEDICAL, when massage can only be performed once medical permission has been granted.

Total Contraindications

When you have any of these conditions, the therapist should not massage:

* Fever
* Contagious or infectious diseases
* Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
* Recent operations
* Neuritis
* Skin diseases

Local

The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by:

* Varicose veins
* Undiagnosed lumps or bumps
* Pregnancy
* Bruising
* Cuts
* Abrasions
* Sunburn
* Undiagnosed pain
* Inflammation

Medical

If you suffer from any of the following conditions, massage can only take place once it has been approved by a Physician.

* Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions)
* Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner
* Oedema
* Psoriasis or eczema
* High blood pressure
* Osteoporosis
* Cancer
* Nervous or psychotic conditions
* Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers
* Epilepsy
* Diabetes
* Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves
* Gynecological infections

Does a contraindication mean that treatment cannot take place?

Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases and whenever you or your therapist are unsure whether it is safe to proceed, it is best to have advice from your physician. Massage therapists, unless they are also qualified doctors, should not attempt to diagnose a condition.

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