Precautions and Contraindications

If you are currently undergoing medical treatment for a medical condition, then written consent may be required from your medical practitioner/consultant before massage treatment can commence.

Whilst massage can be beneficial for the treatment of many minor musculoskeletal conditions and certain medical conditions, there are certain instances (medical conditions) where massage may be a contraindication. These include:

  • Acute Inflammation

  • Open Wounds

  • Bone Fractures

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis

  • Varicose Veins

  • Bleeding Disorders

  • Infectious Skin Diseases

  • Cancer (GP consent Required)

  • Post Surgery (GP consent required)

  • If you are feeling unwell, have a virus or high temperature

Suitability of sports massage treatment 

Any contraindications highlighted may require a GP’s referral for permission to provide a sports massage in order to protect you. These conditions include circulatory issues or cancer treatment.

It is normal for you to feel some muscle soreness, aching and bruising as a result of deep manipulative therapy to the soft tissues (skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments) and this will pass as part of the recovery process. At the time of your consultation you are consenting to treatment that may leave marks or bruising. Sports massage contains a number of techniques which the therapist is qualified in providing. These will always be discussed prior to being applied however you maintain the right to refuse a technique.

I am not a medically trained professional and cannot provide a diagnosis of medical conditions or diseases during or following a treatment.

I am unable to offer treatments during pregnancy although I can recommend another practitioner who will be able to help. 

Liability 

I will not be liable for any damage that may be caused as a result of your failure to disclose medical details that may, for example, make treatment inappropriate. 

I will not be liable for any muscle soreness, bruising and discolouration of the skin, following a sports massage treatment, as this is quite normal (see previous section-suitability).

Please be aware that I use almond oil for all massages and inform me if you are allergic to almonds.