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CONTRAINDICATIONS

Massage may not be suitable for everyone, and certain medical conditions may preclude the use of this manual treatment, or may require the consent of your GP.

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If you have any of these conditions, they may not need to be treated with massage at this time:

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- Fever

- Pregnacy (Totally forbidden duringthe first three months of pregnancy)

- Contagious or infectious diseases, including any cold or complaint, no matter how slight it seems!

- Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

- Recent operations or acute phase injuries

- Trauma or unhealed fractures 

- Muscle rupture in acute phases

- Neuritis

- Skin diseases

- Uncontrolled high blood pressure

 

The massage can be given but not on the areas affected by:

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- Varicose veins

- Undiagnosed lumps or bumps

- Pregnancy

- Bruises

- Cuts

- Abrasions

- Sunburn

- Inflammation

 

If you suffer from any of the following conditions, the massage can only take place once it has been approved before the session in writing by your GP:

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- Cardio-vascular conditions (thrombosis, phlebitis, hypertension, heart disease)

- Any condition that is already being treated by a doctor

- Edema

- Psoriasis or eczema

- Hypertension

- Osteoporosis

- Cancer

- Neurological conditions or psychotic disorders

- Angina pectoris or people with pacemakers

- Epilepsy

- Diabetes

- Pregnacy

 

If you have any questions, please consult your GP before making a booking.

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