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~Contraindications~

 

The intent of massage is to be rejuvenating and healing.  Our mandate as practitioners is to be sure clients leave us better off than when they came, and it is with that goal in mind that we have devoted considerable time in learning therapies that are effective and safe.

 

Even so, there are a number of contraindications in which otherwise healthful techniques can be harmful or even dangerous.  Just as a physician may restrict a patient’s diet or exercise regime, massage is contraindicated for people with a number of health problems.

 

A Client History form will be provided upon your arrival.  All health related information is to remain confidential.  You may review and print out the form (click here) and fill it out before your appointment to insure that It will not cut into your session time. 

 

Here are some of the most common health problems in which massage therapy may be contraindicated:

 

1.Acute Infectious Diseases

2.Allergy Symptoms/Skin Rashes

3.Atheroslcerosis

4.Blood Clotting

5.Bone Fractures

6.Cancer

7. Chronic Pain

8.Contact Lenses

9.Deep Massage

10.Elderly

11.Fatigue

12.Fever

13.Heart Attack

14.Herpes

15.Hypertension and Heart Conditions

16.Inflamation

17.Kidney Infection

18.Numbness

19.Medications

20.Osteoperosis

21.Peritonitis

22.Post-Operative Precautions

23.Pregnancy

24.Severe Pain

25.Skin Infections

26.Skin Lesions, Open Wounds & Sores

28.Thrombophlebitis

29.Ulcers

30.Vericos Veins

 

Other links:

The Fibromyalgia Alliance of America

Information on fibromyalgia provided by ABMP

The Fibromyalgia Network

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease

Arthritis Foundation

The American Red Cross

The John Hopkins AIDS Service