Contraindications for Reflexology
Reflexology treatments can not replace any other treatment, therapy or medication! A medical contraindication to reflexology means there is a reason not to treat unless permission has been gained from your GP or doctor.
If you are on medication, or attending your doctor for any condition their written consent may be needed before you can receive Reflexology. It will definately be needed for conditions which have not been stabalised, or if you have recently started medication.
Contraindications:
Caution:
These include all pregnancies. Reflexology should not be given in the first 3 months of pregnancy and in the remaining gestational period, reflexology treatments of the hormonal and abdominal areas are contra-indicated.
During menstruation the menstrual bleeding may be increased following reflexology.
For pregnant women with the following problems, reflexology treatments may be regarded as a risk therefore you would need a letter from your GP/Consultant giving permission.
Reflexology treatments can not replace any other treatment, therapy or medication! A medical contraindication to reflexology means there is a reason not to treat unless permission has been gained from your GP or doctor.
If you are on medication, or attending your doctor for any condition their written consent may be needed before you can receive Reflexology. It will definately be needed for conditions which have not been stabalised, or if you have recently started medication.
Contraindications:
- Systemic problems and severe diseases will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
- Fever and infectious diseases (this includes severe colds and flu)
- Skin disease in the intended treatment area
- Injuries and burns
- Fresh operations (generally!)
- Time after a heart attack or stroke (in the first 3-6 months massages
contain big risks) will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant - Cancer patients (especially if they receive radiation treatments or
chemotherapy) will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant - Cardiac pacemaker will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
- Unclear or severe pain
- Bruises in the intended treatment area
- Relapsing diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
- Phlebitis (also heavy varicose veins) will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
- Lymphatic oedema (cave!! Cardiac oedema)
- Predisposed to seizures (including epilepsy if not under control) will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
- Risk pregnancies will need a letter of consent from GP/Consultant
Caution:
These include all pregnancies. Reflexology should not be given in the first 3 months of pregnancy and in the remaining gestational period, reflexology treatments of the hormonal and abdominal areas are contra-indicated.
During menstruation the menstrual bleeding may be increased following reflexology.
For pregnant women with the following problems, reflexology treatments may be regarded as a risk therefore you would need a letter from your GP/Consultant giving permission.
- Diabetes (including gestational diabetes),
- High blood pressure, lupus,
- Previous miscarriages,
- Pre term labour,
- Anaemia,
- Multiple births,
- Kidney diseases,
- Pre-eclampsia,
- Pregnancy problems in the family,
- Fetal growth retardation,
- Under weight of the mother or child.