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Submitted by: Terry Small
When it comes to serious medical cases such as cancer, special types of alternative massage therapies are required for the job. Although some of the therapeutic massages are capable of providing relief and can possibly treat the patient, the risks and dangers involved during the process are high and compromise is not an option, especially with this condition. Fortunately, there are natural treatments that were designed for this purpose.
Oncology massage is a special massage that was made originally for patients who are in need of medical attention and treatment from cancer through various massage methods that do not pose any threat to the clients in return. The therapy associates various hands-on strokes and techniques that are conducted in a slow and gentle approach to stay away from creating harm to the fragile condition of the patient.
Originally developed for cancer patients, this therapy combines smooth and gentle massage strokes and techniques that do no harm at all to the client. The therapy always diagnose the condition and progress of the patient based on the physical health benefits acquired that can cause fruitful development from the medical treatment.
Regardless of the approach and the safety of the techniques being used in promoting health and providing relief and treatment to cancer patients, the risks and dangers that can also be acquired during the therapy session of Oncology massage can t be excluded out of the picture. Cancer patients have medical needs that should be treated and given attentions unlike the rest. Most patients easily feel pain with just a little bit of force applied with the techniques which is why the condition is harder to treat as compared to the others. In addition to the hands-on techniques conducted during the massage sessions, many of the patients would react to the massage oils used on them which is why hypoallergenic massage oil is used in an Oncology massage therapy.
The risks of this massage therapy aside from creating pain and discomfort when poorly practiced are the additional damage done to the nervous system, muscle tissues, human fascial system, and other essential systems of the body. Lymphedema is a condition where the human body abnormally accumulates body fluid without properly draining or flushing it from the body. It is a health issue acquired by the patient when improper massage therapy is conducted. Extra caution is greatly required for this demanding type of massage therapy as it could make or break a client based on the performance of the practitioner or massage therapist.
Generally speaking, the therapy has both its advantages and disadvantages whether done successfully as it also depends a lot on the condition of the cancer patient. When done in the wrong way though, it creates a large scene of discomfort and pain in addition to the current devastating experience for the patient. I would strongly suggest to any cancer patient who is interested in trying out this therapy have a consultation with your doctor before going to the next step as it could either worsen or enhance your medical condition.
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