Massage therapy appears to have few serious risks — if it is performed by a properly trained therapist and if appropriate cautions are followed. The number of serious injuries reported is very small. Side effects of massage therapy may include temporary pain or discomfort, bruising, swelling and a sensitivity or allergy to massage oils. The following are some common conditions that may be generally or locally contraindicated for massage. Below the list of general and local contraindications are the areas of caution. Please read carefully. When in doubt, consult your primary care physician when considering the use of massage therapy.
| General Contraindications – massage not performed on person at all. | Local Contraindications – massage not performed on areas having the condition |
| o systemic contagious or infectious diseases, including the common cold
o acute conditions requiring first aid or medical attention o severe unstable hypertension o significant fever.
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o Acute flare-up of inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis
o Deep vein thrombosis o aneurism o frostbite o local contagious or irritable skin conditions o open sores or wounds o recent surgery o recent burn o varicosities o malignancy
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Cautions about massage therapy include the following:
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Note: Massage therapy does not constitute medical treatment and is not a substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis. If you are dealing with a serious health condition check with your health care provider before seeking massage therapy and make sure you inform your massage practitioner of any health conditions that may affect the work.
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