Contra-indications

There are several conditions when massage is totally contra-indicated. Massage should not be performed at all if you:

• have a fever, flu or temperature
• have a contagious and infectious skin conditions and diseases
• have diarrhoea or vomiting
• are under the influence of alcohol or drugs

The following conditions require medical approval with written consent from your doctor:

• Heart or circulatory conditions, high or low blood pressure
• Arthritis
• Slipped disc, whiplash, pain or postural deformities
• Cancer
• Osteoporosis
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Kidney infections/disorders OR any other ailments of the internal organs
  
• Nervous or psychotic conditions, epilepsy
• Recent operation
• Diabetes
• Bells Palsy
• Trapped, pinched or inflamed nerves
• Acute rheumatism
• Condition being treated by a GP or another Complementary Practitioner

Local contra-indications.

Massage can be performed but the following area should be avoided:

• Bruising, inflammation, pain, cuts, abrasions, sunburns, 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 (verucca, athletes foot, psoriasis, eczema,
  dermatitis)
• Varicose veins
• Recent fractures (minimum 3 months)
• The abdomen during the first 3 months of pregnancy