Contraindications to using a massage chair
A contraindication is generally a factor (e.g. age, certain previous illnesses, injuries, etc., but also conditions such as pregnancy) that speaks against a certain diagnostic or therapeutic measure (e.g. the administration of a medication). This means that you can no longer take a medication because of a contraindication or, in our case, that you should not use a massage chair. Contraindications to using a massage chair: examples You should avoid using a massage chair in the following cases: For an infectious skin disease For recent fractures, sprains or bruises For open, unhealed wounds in the massage area In case of...
A contraindication is generally a factor (e.g. age, certain previous illnesses, injuries, etc., but also conditions such as pregnancy) that speaks against a certain diagnostic or therapeutic measure (e.g. the administration of a medication). This means that you can no longer take a medication because of a contraindication or, in our case, that you should not use a massage chair.
Contraindications to using a massage chair: examples
You should avoid using a massage chair in the following cases:
- For an infectious skin disease
- For recent fractures, sprains or bruises
- For open, unhealed wounds in the massage area
- In case of acute fever or severe malaise
- Under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications that impair consciousness
- If you weigh more than 150kg
- If you have a tendency to seizures
- In the event of brain damage or after brain surgery
- Immediately after chemotherapy or radiation therapy
In the following cases, you should consult your doctor before using a massage chair and pay particular attention to your body's reaction to the massage:
- For epilepsy or similar seizure disorders
- For thrombosis and venous diseases
- For moderate to severe scoliosis
- With osteoporosis
- In case of trauma to the spine
- During an acute gout attack
- In case of a high-risk pregnancy
- In autoimmune diseases
In some of the cases mentioned, a massage can be very helpful; in others, some massage options may need to be avoided.
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