Specialist from Memorial Service Hospital, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation. Dr. Demet Tekdöş Demircioğlu gave information about medical massage treatment.
While medical massage is applied to restore damaged or tired organs, it can also be used to improve the patient's quality of life, gain skills and provide psychological support. Medical massage, whose effects have been scientifically proven, has a wide range of uses.
It regulates blood circulation
In addition, medical massage regulates blood circulation and slows down the heart rate. Regular medical massage strengthens the immune system by increasing the white blood cells known as white cells in the blood. It ensures that the blood flow in the veins stops and the edema in the body is removed.
Muscle structure is recovering
It is a known fact that medical massage reduces muscle fatigue and pain. While it ensures the recovery of the muscles, it helps to eliminate accumulated toxic substances. It has a helping effect in strengthening bones. Medical massage, which is effective in arthritis, also prevents spasms and cramps. It also has positive effects on the nervous system.
It softens the skin
Thanks to medical massage, sweat production is increased and the excretion of urea and other waste substances is ensured. Massage widens the capillaries, helping more blood flow to the tissues. It accelerates the blood circulation in the skin, allowing the cells to be better nourished. In addition, it increases the elasticity of the skin and helps soften the skin by increasing the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
It dissolves mucus in the lungs. By increasing the movements of the large intestine, it helps solve gas problems and helps reduce bloating in the abdominal area. It is also known to facilitate digestion.
It may be harmful in case of muscle injuries and fractures
There are also situations where the application of medical massage is undesirable. Massage applied in acute muscle injuries may increase bleeding and also damage the injured muscle fibers. muscle, fiber, tendon It is not recommended to perform medical massage on fractures or damage, muscle hernias, fractures-dislocations and open wounds.
Medical massage should be avoided in vascular diseases
Medical massage is also harmful in cases where the vascular structure is damaged for any reason. In cases of varicose veins and blood clot formation, medical massage should be avoided. Medical massage is a method that should not be used in infections and skin diseases caused by microorganisms.
Not recommended for cancer patients
Medical massage is not considered appropriate for cancer patients due to the risk of metastasis. However, in order to provide psychological support and morale, light massage can be applied to the hands, feet, face and head areas. Depending on the condition of the cancer, it can also be applied to other areas with the doctor's advice. In addition, other than light massage of the hands and feet, massage should not be given during pregnancy. Massage should be avoided in cases of abscess in the body and in acute periods of rheumatism.
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