What contraindications would restrict a massage?

Here are the conditions that fall into these category;

  • Fever. Anytime you have a fever, whether from a cold, the flu or some other infection, you should not get a massage.
  • Contagious Diseases.
  • Blood Clots.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Kidney Conditions or Liver Conditions.
  • Cancer.
  • Inflammation.
  • Uncontrolled Hypertension.

What is a general contraindication for massage?

General Contraindications High fever. Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Unstable hypertension. Organ failure (for example: kidney or liver)

What should you avoid before a massage?

5 Things You Should Never Do Before Your Massage (Number 5 Might Surprise You)

  • Drink. Water, yes, but alcohol is a real no-no.
  • Sunbathe. This is tough to avoid on vacation, but experts recommend spending the day-of your massage out of direct sunlight to help prevent sunburn.
  • Feel ill.
  • Self-groom.
  • Shower.

What medications are contraindicated for massage?

There are a variety of medications that can cause these side effects, including, but not limited to:

  • Muscle relaxants.
  • Dopaminergics.
  • Narcotic pain relievers.
  • Antihypertensives (sympatholytics, ACE-inhibitors, and vasodilators)
  • Diuretics.
  • Antiarhythmics.
  • Beta blockers.
  • Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)

When massage should not be performed at all?

Massage should not be done in any area of the body with blood clots, fractures, open or healing wounds, skin infections, weakened bones (such as from osteoporosis or cancer) or where there has been a recent surgery.

What a massage therapist should not do?

No one should ever do anything to your body that you have not given permission for. A therapist should never be sexual in any way with a client. That includes sexual touching, sexually explicit comments to or any sexual act whatsoever.

What should you not do before a deep tissue massage?

Do not eat a heavy meal or drink a large amount of liquids in the hours before your massage. Deep tissue massage requires intense pressure, which can be uncomfortable if your stomach is full or trying to digest a large meal. For a deep tissue massage to be effective, you must be relaxed.

What are sports massage contraindications?

Precautions and Contraindications

  • Acute Inflammation.
  • Open Wounds.
  • Bone Fractures.
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis.
  • Varicose Veins.
  • Bleeding Disorders.
  • Infectious Skin Diseases.
  • Cancer (GP consent Required)