Massage is generally a safe treatment for most, however there are health factors known as contra-indications which may affect the type of treatment we can offer you. I have compiled a list below for you to review.
If you are concerned about any of the following information or would like to discuss which massage is most suitable for you, please contact me to discuss any concerns or queries you might have.
Total contra-indications mean that you cannot receive any massage with any of the following conditions:
- Fever
- Diarrhoea and/or vomiting
- Contagious or infectious diseases
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Recent operations
- Neuritis
- Skin diseases
- First Trimester of Pregnancy
- Recent fractures (minimum 3 months)
Local contra-indications mean that the therapist cannot massage over areas affected by the following conditions:
- Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
- Varicose veins
- Pregnancy
- Bruising
- Cuts and abrasions
- Sunburn
- Inflammation
- Undiagnosed pain
- Menstruation (abdomen -first few days)
- Conditions affecting the neck
- Haematoma
- Hernia
- Scar tissue (2 years for major operation and 6 months for a small scar)
G.P Medical Referral means that the therapist cannot treat a client with any of the following conditions unless you have written consent from your doctor or health professional:
- Cardiovascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis,
- hypertension, hypotension, heart conditions)
- Recent operations
- Postural deformities
- Haemophilia
- Diabetes
- Conditions causing muscular spasticity (e.g. cerebral palsy)
- Any condition already being treated by a GP or another complementary practitioner
- Asthma
- Whiplash
- Medical oedema
- Any dysfunction of the nervous system (e.g. Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor neurone disease)
- Slipped disc
- Osteoporosis
- Trapped/pinched nerve (e.g. sciatica)
- Undiagnosed pain
- Arthritis
- Inflamed nerve
- When taking prescribed medication
- Nervous/psychotic conditions
- Cancer
- Acute rheumatism
- Epilepsy
- Cervical spondylitis