Contraindications
Contraindications
are physical or behavioural reasons that would prevent a massage from
taking place in full (or in part) safely. Total contraindication is
a very small category, most people can have a massage in full or in
part. A consultation form must be completed prior to treatment in order
to ascertain whether you have any contraindications or 'special care'
conditions present. This is done in order to prioritise your health
and the health of your therapist. In the case of certain conditions
consent will be required from your GP or specialist.
*Guideline lists are provided below to help you pre-empt the consultation which takes part on your arrival for treatment.
Total Contraindications:
Any communicable diseases such as influenza, tuberculosis, chicken pox, mumps,
if you have suffered an injury or trauma within twenty-four hours,
hyper-sensitive skin,
severe widespread psoriasis, eczema or dermatitis,
any untreated severe medical problems,
if you are under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs,
undesirable behaviour.
Medical approval in writing - consult your GP / specialist Diabetes
mellitus, epilepsy, heart conditions, extreme high or low blood pressure,
endocrine disorders, medication for a serious condition, cancer, post
operative, post natal, severe swelling, severe pain, phlebitis - (thrombosis
indicators i.e. inflamation of a vein usually in the leg), any serious
skin complaint, sporting injuries.
Special care areas and localised avoidance Pregnancy*, bruises,
varicose veins, cuts, grazes, open, skin, rashes, bites, stings, wounds,
burns, sun burns, localised swelling, redness, lumps, bumps, broken
bones, pustilar acne, menstruation, a heavy meal, diarrhoea or constipation,
scars, allergic reactions.
Catherine Rossiter BSc, PGCE, CMT
tel. +33 (0) 6 14 80 65 93