Contradictions

Contraindications are conditions which make massage either unsuitable or require certain areas of the body to be excluded from treatment.

Conditions when massage cannot be given:

Any infectious and contagious disease or fever.

Under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol.

Diarrhoea or vomiting.

Conditions requiring written GP consent or client indemnify:

Pregnancy

Condition being treated by a GP or another Complementary Practitioner

When taking prescribed medication

Epilepsy, diabetes or asthma

Cancer

Medical oedema

Musculo-skeletal system dysfunctions (e.g. arthritis, osteoporosis, acute rheumatism, slipped disc, whiplash, pain or postural deformities)

Cardiovascular conditions (e.g. thrombosis, phlebitis, hyper/hypo-tension, heart conditions, haemophilia)

Nervous system dysfunctions (e.g. spastic conditions, MS, Bell’s Palsy Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone Disease, trapped / pinched / inflamed nerve, nervous / psychotic conditions)

Kidney infections

Recent operations

Undiagnosed pain