You are here:

Addiction to Drugs/contra indications massage

Advertisement

Expert: - 1/30/2008


Question
I am a an ITEC qualifed massage therapist, sports and holistic. I work with clients in recovery from alcohol and narcotics. I wonder if you could inform me of any areas of particular concern when massaging this client group. Some are abstinent and some are not

Answer
I have seen the temples, face (when softly massaged), hands and feet as being great pressure points as well as the circulatory system trigger points and between the shoulder blades but remember I am not a doctor. Since the body system freaks out it makes it a relaxation point for those having any leg cramps and jerking as well as rebound headaches and tension.

Crystal

Addiction to Drugs

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Crystal

Expertise

I can answer questions on substance abuse and addiction as well as possible ideas for abstinence and groups. I have been a substance abuse counseling specialist for 5 years. I cannot give medically diagnose but can give accurate advice and helpful ideas.

Experience

I have been a substance abuse counselor for five years and have detoxed clients off of all drugs and alcohol.

Education/Credentials
I have a minor in addiction,an A.A. in Juvenile Justice and am working on my B.A in Criminal Justice with addiction. I have worked with doctors who specialize in medical detox and have 10 years nursing field experience.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.