Massage
is a form of therapy that can be carried out on most people. However, before commencing a massage
treatment it is crucial that a patient advises the masseur of
any symptom or condition that will limit or bar treatment.These symptoms or conditions are called 'contraindications'
and are split into 3 types as follows:
Medical
Contraindications - Massage
can only be undertaken after approval from a suitably qualified
medical practitioner.
Gynaecological infections
Whiplash
Bells palsy
Trapped / Pinched nerve
Asthma / bronchitis
Diabetes
Cardio-vascular conditions
Recent operation
Medical oedema
Acute rheumatism / arthritis
Nervous / psychotic condition
Pregnancy
Osteoporosis
Epilepsy
Any condition being treated by another medical practitioner
Localised
Contraindications - Massage
is to exclude the area of the body affected.
Area of undiagnosed pain
Inflamed nerves
Varicose veins
Cuts / bruising / abrasions
Sunburn
Inflammation
Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
Skin diseases
Pregnancy (after medical permission obtained on the abdomen)
Scar tissue (2 years after major operation / 6 months for a small
scar)
Abdomen (first days of menstruation depending on how the client
is feeling)
Total Contraindications
- No massage is to be undertaken on any part of the body.
Under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Cancer (unless Terminal and then only with medical permission)