contra actions which can occur from the following treatment body massage?

Question

I am doing a holistic therapy course and I am struggling with some assignments.

Answer 1

Also known as 'the healing crisis' - Contra-actions can occur during or after a treatment therefore it is vital to give the appropriate after care advice.. The contra-actions in massage include:

Erythema (reddening of skin) can occur which means oxygen and nutrients are being delivered around the body and removal of toxins are encouraged.

Clients may experience soreness in muscles due to the release of toxins and the nerves responding to the massage

Client may feel a little emotional, possibly tearful due to release of tension

nausea/ headache

increased tiredness

increase in toilet habits ie) urination, bowel movements

increase in perspiration

insomnia/ vivid dreams

cold like symptoms

hunger/ thirst

Hightened emotions ie) tearful, happy, laughing.


If you are doing the VTCT Diploma in Holistic Therapies and Indian Head Massage, I would strongly recommend the book, Body Massage for Holistic Therapists by Francessca Gould. It will have all the information you need to know in it. It helped me through my course. She also has Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists which I would recommend if or when you study the Aromatherapy syllabus.

Happy reading!

Answer 2

Basically, massage activates the bodys own healing powers so some form of reaction is inevitable though many clients find they have no reaction at all. Massage helps move toxins around the body to assist us in eliminating them more efficiently. Side effects following treatment are perfectly normal and are often labelled under the alarming heading of healing crisis which is merely a cleansing process...including: nausea and dizziness, tiredness, increase in bowel movements and urination, feeling cold, feeling tired, headaches, a temporary outbreak of an illness which has been suppressed and slight depression.......aftercare is vital...plenty of water or herbal tea, avoiding stimulants such as caffeine and alcohol, rest and relax, avoid strenuous activity, eat a light meal, and be careful when operating machinery
I hope this helps

Answer 3

Increased urination/bowel movements
Tiredness
Increased/decreased hunger and thirst
Redness
Possible tenderness

Answer 4

Agree with Natalie B completely. Try and make your clients "empty themsleves" before a session, give them a drink afterwards not before and warn them that they'll feel drowsy for a while then fall asleep about 3 hours later.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

so am I, book An holistic guide to massage by Tina Parsons is great. Good luck and enjoy xxx