Contraindication

Contraindication is a condition where the massage cannot be performed at all (total = absolute) or it cannot be performed on some parts of the body (local = relative)

In case of serious health problems, it is necessary to immediately seek a medical examination and postpone the massage. If in doubt, consult a doctor about the suitability of the massage. 

 

The total ontraindication occurs because of:

• heart disease
• cancer
• atherosclerotic abdominal diseases associated with inflammation or bleeding in abdominal injuries
• more severe bleeding conditions (hemophilia, leukemia)
• febrile, infectious or acute inflammatory diseases
• conditions requiring bed rest
• general physical exhaustion or relapse (in case of failure of vital organs)
• acute psychoses and conditions under the influence of alcohol, drugs and psychotropic substances

 Local contraindications should be observed in/on:

• places of purulent or fungal diseases,
• places of inflamed joints (acute rheumatism, decompensated osteoarthritis, acute gout),
• sites of bleeding injuries or major bruises and fractures,
• places of animal bites or snake bites,
• burns, scalds or burns on the skin,
• areas of varicose veins, varicose veins or leg ulcers,
• places of swelling of unclear origin,
• sites of enlarged local nodules, tumors, warts, birthmarks, inflamed or ulcerative affections,
• loins in acute kidney disease,
• abdomen in pregnant women and puerperiums and during women period,
• abdomen in acute gallbladder diseases,
• abdomen in case of persistent constipation or diarrhea,
• abdomen with unoccupied bladder,
• genitals and their immediate vicinity,
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• nipples in men and on the whole breast in women.

 

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