Screening the client
A brief medical history will be taken before starting the treatment, so any potential problems are uncovered and discussed.
Precautions
- Avoid massage if you have a high fever, inflammation, infection, phlebitis, thrombosis, jaundice, or an infectious skin condition.
- Do not have massage on an open wound or burn or at the site of a recent injury. Wait 24 hours before having a massage on a strain or sprain.
- If you have a chronic condition, such as arthritis, cancer, or heart disease, talk with your doctor before having massage therapy.
- If you are pregnant, be sure to tell your massage therapist, as massage at certain sites on the body may induce labour.