When is a massage not sensible?
During the introduction or prior to the massage, I always ask for complaints and wishes. In the following contraindications a massage is not recommended or less recommended.
- In case of heart complaints, high / low blood pressure, diabetes, chemotherapy and certain medication use consultation with a GP is necessary.
- Open wounds, rashes and skin infections are avoided during a massage.
- No abdominal massage is given immediately after the meal (please allow 1 to digest the meal prior to the massage).
- In advanced pregnancy; treatment only after consultation with the doctor or midwife).
- In case of fever, flu, infectious diseases and immediately after an operation, no massage is done. Then make an appointment at a later time.
- No foot massage is given for (foot) fungus, fungal nails, eczema or open warts on the foot (s).
Hot stone massages are not desirable in certain situations:
- No hot stone massage is given in case of fever, sunburn and a high outside temperature.
- In case of swelling, bruising, vein inflammation or varicose veins, no stones are laid on these spots.
- Heavy hair is treated with stones, but is gently massaged (due to hair follicle inflammation, Folliculitis-pili).
- Stones at a low temperature are used for menstruation, pregnancy, the elderly and hypersensitive or injured skin.
- People with cancer should better not undergo a hot stone massage because of the stimulating effect on the lymph system, this could promote metastases.
- People who can not withstand large temperature differences, who are difficult to perspire or who are not allowed in the sauna, are advised against a hot-stone massage.
