How Anti-Inflammatories Interact with Massage

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How Anti-Inflammatories Interact with Massage
by Randy Persad, Dip. Pharm., R.M.T.

Randy Persad sites statistical information indicating that NSAIDs are "the most commonly consumed over-the-counter medical preparation in North America." Included in the article "How Anti-Inflammatories Interact with Massage" is a discussion of the history, action and side effects of NSAIDs which include aspirin, acetaminophen, and other anti-inflammatory drugs. As a result of the "analgesic effect of NSAIDs," Persad writes that clients may have a reduced perception of the amount of pressure they can handle from the therapist. Contraindications are discussed. Persad provides guidelines for therapists that are "specifically related to the use of medications." Two case studies are described and guidelines applied. Persad suggests caution when massaging clients who have been taking muscle relaxants as well as NSAIDs, elderly clients using hypertensive medication concurrently with NSAIDs, and clients who have received an injection of NSAIDs.

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