Massage for cardiac patients?

[Duron]

(Not sure which forum I should ask this)

I'm a 'cardiac pateint' - had a bypass 12 years ago, and 2 stents after a mild (silent) heart attack this year.
The cardiac rehabilitation nurse told us that massage is not recommended for cardiac patients. Any doctors here to comment on this?

It's a bummer of course! I was looking forward to more sensual massage ...

The reason she gave was , increased heart rate from the massage. I didn't ask about 'sensual massage', but I'm sure as the group was 90% male I couldn't have been the only one wanting to ask!!

[Cervixbanger]

(Not sure which forum I should ask this)

I'm a 'cardiac pateint' - had a bypass 12 years ago, and 2 stents after a mild (silent) heart attack this year.
The cardiac rehabilitation nurse told us that massage is not recommended for cardiac patients. Any doctors here to comment on this?

It's a bummer of course! I was looking forward to more sensual massage ...

The reason she gave was , increased heart rate from the massage. I didn't ask about 'sensual massage', but I'm sure as the group was 90% male I couldn't have been the only one wanting to ask!!

I'm not a doctor but your cardiac rehab nurse is entirely correct. No legit ITEC qualified therapist would agree to massage you without a doctors letter saying it was ok in your particular case.

[dobob]

I'm not a doctor but your cardiac rehab nurse is entirely correct. No legit ITEC qualified therapist would agree to massage you without a doctors letter saying it was ok in your particular case.

The OP was asking for a doctor to comment. What are your qualifications to pontificate thus?

Cheers!

[ZeroCount]

Sounds like something worth checking with your GP about, rather than taking advice from a punting forum, but I'm sure you know that.

It seems odd to me that massage in particular would give you such a raised heart rate, compared to say sex, or indeed any other form of exercise. Have they warned you off those things too?

[jj28]

The OP was asking for a doctor to comment. What are your qualifications to pontificate thus?

Cheers!

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[Cervixbanger]

The OP was asking for a doctor to comment. What are your qualifications to pontificate thus?

Cheers!

I have seen the ITEC course notes and anything related to cardiac disease is regarded as a contraindication to massage without doctor's approval. Probably worth adding that the same applies to spa use (sauna, steam room etc). 

[JamesFD]

That all sounds a bit odd as the massage bit always relaxes me & I'm sure my heart rate goes down. How come they reckon sex is ok as long as you aren't swinging from the chandeliers?

[Duron]

Yes, they also talked about sauna use. Stay on the lower benches etc.
And they also said a qualified masseur/masseuse will require a doctor's approval.

I agree i should put this to my GP. Although I have been punting and having FBSM all these years with no ill effects, and find it relaxing.

Thanks for the comments.