Frequently Asked Questions for Sports and general massage:
-How can contraindications/allergies affect me ?
Whilst most people benefit from massage, contraindications do exist. If there is any question about the appropriateness of massage for a client we should have the client to consult this with his GP and obtain permission in writing to do a massage. This is especially true for conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease amongst others.
A contraindication for massage is any special symptom, condition, disease or injury that could possibly be made worse or cause harm if massaged.
There are three types of contraindications:
Local contraindication- is a condition or circumstance that allows massage but restricts it from a particular area or prohibits a particular technique e.g. skin diseases, undiagnosed lumps or bumps, varicose veins, cuts, inflammation, area of undiagnosed pain, scar tissue, etc.
Total Contraindication is a condition or circumstance that would make any massage a risk to the client. In this situation no massage at all is appropriate e.g. Fever, contagious/infectious disease, under influence of drug or alcohol, cancer, diarrhoea or vomiting etc.
Contraindication requiring medical approval- these relates to health conditions that require physician’s approval e.g. cardiovascular conditions (e.g. Thrombosis, High/Low Blood Pressure, Heart Condition), any conditions being treated by another medical practitioner, Medical Oedema, Osteoporosis, Acute Rheumatism/Arthritis, Recent Operation, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma/Bronchitis, Bells Palsy, Trapped/Pinched nerve, Inflamed nerves, Gynaecological Infections, Prescribed Medication, etc.
Before your appointment we will determine that there is no contraindication to massage as any question about appropriateness of massage should require the client to consult with his/her GP and obtain permission in writing to do a massage. I will still discuss your treatment and health questionnaire with you before treatment.
-Does a contraindication mean that the treatment cannot take place?
Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases it is best to have advice from your GP.
-What if I am late?
Arriving late will mean that your treatment time is shortened. Your treatment will end on time so the next client will not be delayed. The full value of your treatment will be charged.
Whilst most people benefit from massage, contraindications do exist. If there is any question about the appropriateness of massage for a client we should have the client to consult this with his GP and obtain permission in writing to do a massage. This is especially true for conditions like diabetes, cancer and heart disease amongst others.
A contraindication for massage is any special symptom, condition, disease or injury that could possibly be made worse or cause harm if massaged.
There are three types of contraindications:
Local contraindication- is a condition or circumstance that allows massage but restricts it from a particular area or prohibits a particular technique e.g. skin diseases, undiagnosed lumps or bumps, varicose veins, cuts, inflammation, area of undiagnosed pain, scar tissue, etc.
Total Contraindication is a condition or circumstance that would make any massage a risk to the client. In this situation no massage at all is appropriate e.g. Fever, contagious/infectious disease, under influence of drug or alcohol, cancer, diarrhoea or vomiting etc.
Contraindication requiring medical approval- these relates to health conditions that require physician’s approval e.g. cardiovascular conditions (e.g. Thrombosis, High/Low Blood Pressure, Heart Condition), any conditions being treated by another medical practitioner, Medical Oedema, Osteoporosis, Acute Rheumatism/Arthritis, Recent Operation, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Asthma/Bronchitis, Bells Palsy, Trapped/Pinched nerve, Inflamed nerves, Gynaecological Infections, Prescribed Medication, etc.
Before your appointment we will determine that there is no contraindication to massage as any question about appropriateness of massage should require the client to consult with his/her GP and obtain permission in writing to do a massage. I will still discuss your treatment and health questionnaire with you before treatment.
-Does a contraindication mean that the treatment cannot take place?
Not always. In fact, massage can be very therapeutic for many medical conditions. However, in the above cases it is best to have advice from your GP.
-What if I am late?
Arriving late will mean that your treatment time is shortened. Your treatment will end on time so the next client will not be delayed. The full value of your treatment will be charged.