Contraindications

So there are two types of contraindicators: absolute and temporary.

Any type of massage is prohibited if you have absolute contraindications.

However, if you have temporary contraindications, then make sure that the acute period of the disease has passed and the state of your health allows you to massage any part of the body.

What diseases or conditions are absolute contraindications to massage?

Malignant and benign tumors, neoplasms on the skin.

Blood diseases, especially with the possibility of thrombosis or internal bleeding.

Inflammatory processes of bone tissue.

Thyroid disease.Inflammatory-allergic skin diseases.

Cardiovascular insufficiency.

Swelling of the lungs.

Mastopathy.

Renal or liver failure.

Tuberculosis in active form.

Venereal diseases.

Diseases that lead to nervous excitability.

Gangrene in diabetes.

What are temporary contraindications?

Cold in active form.

High body temperature or fever

Severe skin damage or irritation.

Nausea, vomiting, severe pain in the stomach.

Sharp pains in the heart.

Dry cough.

Also, pregnant women should consult a doctor before starting massage therapy.

It is also important to remember that massage is categorically not prescribed for muscle inflammation, especially if you have an acute form. First you need to treat the inflammation and make sure you feel good.

If you are prone to frequent inflammatory processes, massage can be done only in a state of remission, as a preventive measure.

If you are at risk of vertebral disc displacement and damage to the interosseous tissue, it is important to perform an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) before starting the massage and make sure that you do not have any contraindications to the back, cervical collar and lower back massage.

Before starting the massage procedure for infants, you should consult a doctor.

Abdominal massage (abdominal massage), including anti-cellulite massage, cannot be done with:

Oncology. Ovarian cyst. Endometriosis.Uterine fibroids.Any diseases of abdominal organs. It is also not recommended to massage the abdomen during menstruation, to avoid increasing the pain.

As for facial massage, it is forbidden to perform it during:

Herpes rashes on the skin and mucous membranes.

Fungal diseases.

Increased pressureImpaired function of facial nerves (tick, muscle tightness).

It is also not recommended to do a vacuum facial massage if you have capillaries located close to the skin, or if you have couperosis. Because it is possible to damage the already fragile blood vessels on the face.

Make sure that your health allows the massage procedure and inform the massage therapist about it in advance. If you feel unwell before or after the massage, be sure to consult a doctor.

Important. Massage therapist is not responsible if you decide to hide your health condition before the massage procedure. However, the master also reserves the right to refuse the massage if they see dangerous conditions and visible contraindications in the client. About benefits of regular massages please read below:

https://www.harmonymassages.co.uk/en/news/the-benefits-of-regular-massage