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Medical Conditions That Are Contraindicated For Massage

(A Doctor’s Note Of Approval For Massage Is Required For All Of These Conditions Listed Below Before I Will Schedule An Appointment)

  • Heart Conditions
  • Varicose Veins
  • Pace Makers
  • Phlebitis
  • Diabetes
  • AIDS
  • Cancer
  • Lupus
  • COPD
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Hepatitis
  • Scleroderma
  • Stroke
  • Hypertension
  • Anemia
  • Joint Replacement
  • Advanced Osteoporosis
  • CNS Disorders
  • Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Thrombocytosis-Thrombocythemia
  • Any-one under Influence of drink or drugs
  • acute infections or fever
  • M.S. or Parkinsons it is not needed  for refexology which can help  some m.s.
Definition of a Contraindication:

any condition that renders a particular treatment improper or undesirable. Contraindications to massage concern both responsible physicians and massage therapists.

 

General Contraindication:

require a physician’s evaluation to rule out serious underlying conditions before any massage is indicated. If massage is recommended by the physician, then the physician will need the work with the therapist to help develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

 

Regional Contraindication:

relate to a specific area of the body, meaning that massage may be provided but not to the problematic area. However the client should see their physician to obtain a diagnosis of the condition and to rule out underlying conditions.

Local contra-indications  massage can take place but certain areas will be avoided and also massage will be adapted to suit the condition you have

Skin Diseases or disorders

Open wounds  or cuts  PLease cover before coming

Recent scar Tissue

Recent operations

Any burn

Large lumpy or inflamed moles

hot swollen inflamed joints

Recent sprains or swellings

inflamation of unlnown causes

high blood or low blood pressure unless its stable or being treated and due to stress.

 

Therapeutic massage - is often very beneficial for clients who are receiving treatment for a specific medical condition. The general effects of stress and pain reduction, increased circulation, and physical comfort complement most other medical treatment modalities. However, when other therapies, including medication are being used, the physician must be able to evaluate accurately the effectiveness of each treatment the client is receiving. If the physician is not aware that the client is receiving massage, the effects other therapy may be misinterpreted.