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contraindications for massage

There are certain conditions that make Massage Therapy an inappropriate choice of treatment for certain individuals. Sometimes a condition is an absolute contraindication but more often than not, a skilled therapist can modify their treatment to accommodate the condition. It is very important to talk to your therapist before receiving a massage if you're suffering from any questionable ailments, abnormalities, or any of the following contraindications:

general contraindications

broken bone
varicose veins
cancer
tingling in any part of the body, especially hands or feet
seizure, severe asthmatic attack, acute pneumonia
kidney, respiratory or liver failure
diabetes with complications such as gangrene
high blood pressure
herniated disc
pregnancy with complications - i.e. diabetes, very high blood pressure
systemic contagious or infectious conditions
fever above 101 degrees F

local contraindications

acute flare-up of rheumatoid arthritis
local contagious conditions
local irritable skin conditions
malignancy
open wound or sore
phlebitis, phlebothrombosis or arthritis
recent burn
undiagnosed lump