Contraindications

When should I NOT have a massage?
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• When you have a cold or flu. Massage places added stress on the immune system and will generally exacerbate symptoms, leaving you feeling worse.

• Within 48 hours of acute injury.  First step is to reduce swelling then massage can be effective for the healing.

• During the first trimester of pregnancy.  Massage has been linked to some cases of miscarriage during the first trimester.