Media Corner

What is Massage Therapy?

Consumer Protections

Types of Massage and Bodywork

Benefits of Massage

Who Performs Massage and Bodywork?

What Happens at a Massage Session?

Medical Conditions that Preclude Massage or Bodywork

How Are These Services Regulated?

Finding the Right Massage Therapist or Bodyworker

What Does Massage Cost?

Does Insurance Cover It?

A Brief History of Massage

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Medical Conditions that Preclude Massage or Bodywork
It’s important to note that there are some conditions where massage is not recommended. For example, massage is contraindicated in people with certain forms of cancer, phlebitis, some cardiac problems, skin conditions and infectious diseases. Practitioners and consumers are strongly encouraged when there is any doubt to discuss specific health conditions and seek a doctor’s consultation and permission before providing or undergoing services.

Glossary of More Than 250 Entries on Massage Treatments
Searchable Archive of More Than 800 Articles, from Acupressure to Zen