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Contraindications for Massage

“Happiness is good health and a bad memory.”

- Ingrid Bergman

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You do need to be of reasonable health to have a deep tissue massage. Some contraindications will prohibit massage, others will be local (which means that area cannot be massaged) and the rest will require special precautions. Please advise me at the start of the appointment if you have anything on this list. If in doubt, please speak to your GP, consultant or specialist, before having a massage.

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  • DVT/blood clots*

  • Osteoporosis*

  • Varicose veins (local)

  • Swollen, sprained, broken, infected or inflamed tissue or joint (local)

  • Recent surgery (local)

  • Whiplash or any spinal injury (local, but please still seek medical advice)

  • Nausea (massage can make you feel worse)

  • Cancer* (massage can be very beneficial but needs certain precautions) 

  • Chemotherapy (massage is too taxing while undergoing treatment)

  • Fever or high temperature (massage will likely make you feel worse)

  • Covid, cold or flu symptoms (massage will likely make you feel worse, and if I contract it then I'll have to take time off)

  • Diabetes** (special precautions regarding type-1 and dosage**)

  • Under the influence of drugs or alcohol

  • Pregnancy (special precautions)

  • Skin conditions such as open eczema, burns and sores (local)

  • And anything else you are concerned about!

 

*Speak to your GP or consultant about special precautions (light massage may be possible in some areas).

** 30 minutes of deep tissue massage can be the equivalent of 30 minute cycle ride or run.

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