Contra Indications
There are times when massage could be detrimental rather than beneficial to you.
The contra indications to massage are:
- A body temperature over 100°F, or feeling unwell.
- Acute Traumas - Open wounds, recent bruising, muscle tears, sprained ligaments, contusions, chilblains, burns.
- Tumours - Where there is swelling, which is inconsistent with recent bruising.
- Diseased blood vessels - Varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombosis
- Cancer
- Melanoma
- Haemophilia
- Infectious skin disease - Bacterial infection, Lymphangitis, Fungal infection, Viral infections, Herpes
- Diabetes - not strictly a contraindication but massage has the same effect as exercise on your blood sugar levels so you need to have appropriate medication available
If you have a Medical Condition it is advisable to seek advice from your Consultant or Doctor as many therapist will require a letter from your Consultant or Doctor if you have certain medical conditions.
