Local contra-indications (massage
can be performed over the rest
of the body):
- Bruising, inflammation, pain, cuts,
abrasions, sunburn, scar tissue,
tenderness, oedema, allergies/skin
sensitivities, excessive sweating,
hernia,
- Recent fractures, strains or sprains
- Major or minor surgery (within the
last 18 months)
- Areas of localised contagious
skin disorders (e.g. verucca, athlete's foot, psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis)
- Varicose veins
- The abdomen during the first 3
months of pregnancy
Local contra-indications
Some conditions require medical
approval if you suffer from any
of the following conditions - speak
to your doctor first:
- Heart or circulatory conditions,
high or low blood pressure
- Cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Kidney infections/disorders OR
any other ailments of the internal
organs
- Nervous or psychotic conditions,
epilepsy
- AIDS or HIV
Totally contra - indications
Who Should Avoid This Therapy?
There are several conditions when
massage is totally contra-indicated.
Massage should not be performed
at all:
- Contagious and infectious skin
conditions and diseases
(like impetigo)
- Under influence of alcohol and/or
drugs (at least 12h before and
after the treatment)
- Fever and/or flu, high temperature
- When you generally don't feel well,
extremely weak, clinically
exhausted.
Medical approval
Contra - indications
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