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PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A MASSAGE IF YOU THINK IT MAY BE OF HARM TO YOU
Total contra-indications mean that you cannot receive any massage with any of the following conditions:
- On antibiotics to fight off an infection (manifesting of the cardinal signs of heat, fever, swelling or pain)
- Fever ( indicates there’s an infection somewhere within the body) Massage increases overall circulation and could therefore work against your body’s natural defenses
- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol (not be able to provide feedback that is appropriate)
- Recent operations (6 months) (scarring process must be complete).
- PREGNANCY: Wait 6 months after c-section, 6 weeks after normal delivery (after doctors check up). Wait till your 1st trimester is over before getting a massage. This is because your 1st trimester is your most risky time to lose your baby. If you are one who is at high-risk, and has had miscarriages you should definitely wait!
- Neuritis-inflammation of one of more nerves
- Contagious skin diseases e.g. scabies, ringworm, head lice, Impetigo, cold sores, conjunctivitis , wounds as there is a high risk of cross infection clients must not be treated. Once the infection has been treated with medication and has cleared up treatment can be carried out.
- Viral or fungal diseases e.g. Athlete’s foot, Veruccas or Warts, Nail infections. Do not treat until the area is clear of infection.
- Septic wounds, boils, folliculitis,–do not treat until the infection has been treated and has cleared up as cross infection can occur.
- Abdominal or digestive complaints e.g. diarrhoea or hernia
- Infectious diseases e.g. Flu, Measles, Mumps, Scarlet Fever, Chicken Pox etc. Massage will make you feel worse and You expose your infection/virus to other people eg.your therapist.
Total / Local contra-indications mean that the therapist cannot massage over areas affected by the following conditions (massage can worsen the problem)
- Undiagnosed lumps and bumps
- Varicose veins- swollen veins. Massage directly over varicose veins can worsen the problem. However, if apply a very light massage next to the problem, always in a direction toward the heart, it can be very beneficial.
- Pregnancy
- Bruising
- Cuts and abrasions
- Sunburn
- Inflammation (Massage can further irritate an area of inflammation). Inflamed conditions include anything that ends in –itis, such as phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and so on. In the case of localized problems, you can still massage around them, however, avoiding the inflammation itself.
- Undiagnosed pain
- Hernia: Hernias are protrusions of part of an organ (such as the intestines) through a muscular wall. It’s not a good idea to try to push these organs back inside. Surgery works better.
- Broken bones: Therapist will stay away from an area of mending bones. A little light massage to the surrounding areas, though, can improve circulation and be quite helpful.
- Skin problems: Therapist should avoid anything that looks like it shouldn’t be there, such as rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters, for example. Usually these problems are local, so you can still massage in other areas.
G.P Medical Referral means that we cannot treat a client with any of the following conditions unless you have written consent from your doctor or health professional:
- Pregnancy/IVF/Intrauterine device(IUD)
- Cardio – vascular conditions (heart conditions, hypertension(high blood pressure), hypotension(low blood pressure), thrombosis(blood clot), phlebitis(inflammation of vein))
- Any condition already being treated by a medical practitioner
- Any condition already being treated by another complementary health professional
- Medical Oedema (swelling)
- Osteoporosis (weak bone).bones become porous, brittle, and fragile. Massage may be too intense for this condition.
- Acute Arthritis and Rheumatism (inflammation within a joint)
- Nervous and psychotic conditions (massage can increase the amplitude of the extreme mood-swing)
- Being on antidepressant . There is many kinds of antidepressants and they are prescribed to eliminate or minimize different conditions. Massage increase the level of some of the critical brain chemicals involved in depression. You may have an increased or decreased reaction to medication.
- Epilepsy (avoid hyperventilation)
- Diabetes (massage may increase the risk of bringing on low blood sugar, especially in insulin-using patients)
- Asthma ( unrelenting attack an respiratory tract infections)and Bronchitis
- Kidney infections (often present as tenderness, pain, or swelling in the back)
- Bell’s Palsy, ( light strokes on the face) trapped or pinched nerves
- Gynaecological infections ( client feels more lightheaded and could faint)
- Cancer (massage could theoretically cause the cancerous cells to move through circulatory or lymphatic system to other places in the body)
- High blood pressure (means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages, if at all)
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