Reflexology
It is not advisable to have reflexology if you have:
- a contagious or acute infectious disease
- had recent surgery of malignant tumor
- foot wounds, burns or infection
- deep vein thrombosis/phlebitis
- pregnancy (treatment should be done with caution to certain reflexes and caution should be taken particularly in the early stages of pregnancy)
- you should probably avoid reflexology when you are using alcohol or street drugs.
- for daily users of strong pain medication such as morphine, reflexology is not advisable.
Indian Head Massage
With Indian Head Massage there are certain conditions that it is advisable not to massage with and these
are listed below:
- High temperature, fever, swelling or inflammation.
- Severe bruising, any skin disorders in the areas to be massaged.
- Recent injury, accident or surgery to the head, neck or shoulder areas
such as whiplash, concussion, etc...
- Acute infectious diseases such as a flu, chest infection or a bad
cough or cold. Scalp infections.
- Aneurosa, food poisoning
- Cancer and any other serious medical condition while undergoing treatment.
Those that have the following can massage others but should not receive massage
- Very high or low blood pressure
- Osteoporosis, Frailty, Chronic Fatigue, Epilepsy, Diabetes and Spondelites or Spondelosis in the neck.
- Anyone in doubt about a condition should consult his or her doctor before receiving a treatment.
Those receiving a massage may feel drowsy after a treatment so it is advisable that they do not drive,
operate machinery or drink straight after the treatment.