Massage Contraindications

Massage contraindications

A contraindication is a situation when massage should not be performed. Continuing with treatment may be more detrimental than beneficial and in some cases may cause serious medical problems.

Below we list a number of massage contraindications:
- Within 14 days after COVID-19 vaccination
- Open wounds 
- During the first 3 months of a pregnancy
- Muscle ruptures
- Tendon ruptures 
- Muscle and tendon partial tears 
- Contusions 
- Burns, Chilblains and Broken bones 
- Periostitis 
- Rheumatoid arthritis and gout 
- Bursitis  
- Myositis ossificans 
- Infections of the skin and soft tissue 
- Thrombosis 
- Artificial blood vessels 
- Bleeding disorders such as heamophillia 
- Tumours 
- Absolutely anything else you are not sure of! 
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