TOTAL, when massage should not be performed at all.
LOCAL, when massage can be performed but not over the contraindicated areas.
MEDICAL, when massage can only be performed once medical permission has been granted.
The following restrictions are in place to protect your health and well-being. Thank you for taking them as seriously as we do.
Total Contraindications:
When you have any of these conditions, please do not book a massage:
Contagious or infectious diseases, including colds and flu.
Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including perscription pain medication.
Recent operations or acute injuries.
Local Contra-indications:
The therapist can massage but not over any areas affected by: Undiagnosed lumps or bumps.
Inflammation, including arthiritis.
Medical Contra-indications:
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, massage can only take place once it has been approved before your session in writing by your Physician.
Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart conditions).
Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner.
Nervous or psychotic conditions.
Heart problems, angina, those with pacemakers.
Bell’s palsy, trapped or pinched nerves.
Gynecological infections.
Does a contraindication mean that treatment cannot take place?
Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases it is best to have advice from your physician. Massage therapists, unless they are also qualified doctors, may not, under law, attempt to diagnose a condition.
Information taken from: www.massagenow.com/contraindications