Local Contraindications

The following are local contraindications for massage. These concerns may be temporary or chronic and may be worked around during massage. For your safety and the benefit of your therapist, please communicate if any of these situations apply to you and indicate the location before treatment begins.

Abnormal lumps

Acne Vulgaris

Athlete’s Food

Blisters

Bruises

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Colitis

Crohn’s Disease

Cystitis (Baker’s and sebaceous)

Decubitus ulcers

Warts

Gouty arthritis

Graves’ Disease

Hernia

Infectious diseases

Hyper or Hypothyroidism

Irritable Bowl Syndrome

Local inflammation

Open wounds

Phlebitis

Shingles

Poison ivy, oak or sumac

Swollen lymph glands

Varicose veins

Ulcers

Unhealed burns (sunburn if not widespread)