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pam wrote at 2006-11-14 22:14:29
in answer to what is a contra - action = it is an unwanted reaction during or after treatment.

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Jess wrote at 2007-11-01 17:13:20
Hi



A contra-action is what occurs during or after a treatment due to the treatment that has been given.



These can vary depending on treatments, but for an example I will use massage... Contra-actions of massage can include headaches, excessive urination, erythema (reddening of skin due to increased blood supply), vomitting, dizziness, well being, relaxation.. etc..



Hope that helps you, I was so confused when I started studying therapies xxxx

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ColinT wrote at 2008-01-31 06:35:44
Whilst the above is true, it should be noted that many of these contra-actions are actually good things, not of themselves but as evidence of a good treatment.



- headaches: toxins have been released from muscles, urination increased, both known causes of headaches - the treatment was effective, the contra-action a short-lived side-effect.



- excessive urination: drainage of the body's limbs and systems.



- erythema (reddening of skin due to increased blood supply): increased blood supply promotes healing, flushes muscles (of lactic acid and other toxins), one of main purposes of massage.



- vomitting: side-effect of toxins released into body, ultimately making their way out of the body (more usually as waste).



- dizziness: see headaches.



- well being: this isn't a contra-action, it's part of the intended result.  A contra-indication may be heightened emotions, including tears, if something has been surpressed.



- relaxation: again not a contra-indication, but another one could be decreased energy.  This is body telling you to relax, so it can deal with the eliminating the released toxins etc.

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