QuestionI would like some more information about massage for someone that has had a triple by pass surgey. It has been about 9 months. The person is very phyiscally active. I know that heart conditions are on the contraindication list. But what about conditions that have been treated. Also is there a web site that address this issue.
AnswerThanks for your inquiry, Victoria.
Challenging question! First and foremost I highly recommend that the person rely on the treatment protocol of his/her attending cardiac physician before proceeding with massage or any other physical agenda.
I have taken the following quoted passage from this link:
http://www.sa.sc.edu/wellness/wwmassage.html
"A pilot study conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles found that massage, as part of hospital-based surgery treatment, reduces pain and muscle spasms in patients who have undergone heart bypass surgery."
I hope that answers your question to some degree.
Michael, LMT
