Contraindications of Massage
Contraindications are conditions in which massage has the potential to cause harm or make the condition worse.
General Contraindications
These conditions affect, or have the potential to affect, the entire body. For this reason, massage is contraindicated for the entire body.
- Fever
- Malignant tumors
- Nervous system disease*
- Cardiovascular disease
- Infectious disease
Local and Regional Contraindications
These conditions only affect specific areas of the body. These areas must be avoided, but the rest of the body may be massaged.
- Benign tumors
- Nervous system disease*
- Skin disorders
- Bleeding
- Acute inflammation
*Nervous system disease can be either a general or a local contraindication, depending on whether the disease affects the entire nervous system or a smaller area.
