EXTRA INFO : CONTRA-INDICATIONS

CONTRA-INDICATIONS pg1/2

This section provides general information only. The most common conditions where massage should not be performed are listed. With these, massage should either not be performed at all, or used with caution:

• Over areas that are infected, inflamed or painful.

• Over any lumps / bumps (i.e. if the lump is cancerous, massage could spread it). Those diagnosed with cancer should not receive massage, except where full medical approval has been given

• Contagious / infectious skin conditions.

• Abdominal massage during pregnancy (particularly first 3 months) or first few days of menstruation.

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