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Contraindications To Massage Therapy

Please Note: The following restrictions are international based standards that are put in place for your health and well-being. If you have any question's in relation to Massage Therapy Contraindication, please don't hesitate to ask your trained Massage Therapist.

Massage Therapy Is Generally Considered A Safe Treatment For Most People.

Does a contraindication mean that a treatment cannot take place? Not always. In fact Massage can be very Therapeutic for many medical conditions; However, its best to have advice from your physician.

Massage therapists can not by Law attempt to diagnose any condition. unless they are also qualified as a Doctor/Specialist.

Therefore when you fill in your client history intake form, make sure you enter as many details as you can, specifically in regards to injuries, prior operations, medications.

There are 3 Types/Levels of Contraindication:

Local: When Massage Can Be Performed, However Not The Contraindicated Areas.

Regional: When Massage Can Only Be Performed Once Medical Permission Has Been  Granted.

General: When Massage Should Be Performed At All.

Local Contraindication:

  • Varicose Veins
  • Undiagnosed Lumps or Bumps
  • Pregnancy (Ok from the second trimester.)
  • Cuts and Abrasions.
  • Sunburn
  • Undiagnosed Acute/Chronic Pain.
  • Inflammation, including Arthritis.

Regional Contraindication:

Very Important: If you suffer from any of the following conditions, then massage can only take place only it has been approved in writing by your physician.

GENERAL CONTRAINDICATION:

  • Fever, Contagious or infectious diseases.
  • Colds and Flu
  • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Recent operations or acute injuries.
  • Neuritis.
  • Skin Diseases.

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REGIONAL CONTRAINDICATION: Very important:If you suffer from any of the following conditions, then massage can only take place once if it has been approved in writing by your physician:
  • Cardio-Vascular conditions( Thrombosis, Phibeitis, Hypertension, Heart Conditions) Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner.
  • Oedema, Psoriasis and Eczema.
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Osteoporosis.
  • Cancer
  • Prescription pain or Depression medication.
  • Nervous or Psychotic conditions.
  • Heart problems, Angina, or those with pacemakers. 
  • Diabetes.
  • Bells palsy, Trapped or Pinched nerve.
  • Gynecological Infections.
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Does a contraindication mean that a treatment cannot take place? Not alway. In fact massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions; However, in the above case its best to have advice from your physician. Massage therapists, unless they are also qualified a Doctor can not by law attempt to diagnose any condition.