Contraindications

Pregnant women should generally avoid massages if they have diabetes, heart disease, chronic hypertension, previous miscarriages, or any drug addictions. Even if you do not have any pre-existing conditions, it is always best to consult your doctor before having a massage while pregnant.

There are some conditions that are contraindicated locally. That means that the massage therapist can give you a massage but must avoid those areas with those conditions when giving you the massage. Here are a list of common contraindications: Cuts or open wounds. Bruises. Varicose Veins. Broken Bones. Burns. Certain Skin Conditions.

You cannot get a massage if you have these conditions because massage could cause these conditions to flare up making your problem worse. Fever. Contagious Diseases. Blood Clots. Kidney or Liver Diseases. Cancer. Uncontrolled Hypertension. Drugs or alcohol-including, prescription pain medication.