As the name suggests , contra refer to those cases in which a part or all of it is not convenient to perform massage.
And are reduced, in most cases, the application of massage in the treatment area , As such (eg . ): It is wise to massage in the cervical region and in the trapezius muscle , a person with significant arterial disease of the lower extremities ( lower limbs ) .
But it does not perform massage in the lower limbs if significant edema . The following are the most important :

 

 

• During the first three months of pregnancy. After that period , with a prescription , only applied massage while sitting or lying laterally with gentle techniques and avoiding lumbar vertebrae area , belly and chest .

• In case of any type of surgery (cesarean section ) , you should leave six months before subjecting the individual to a massage .

• Infectious skin diseases (eg . Mushrooms, lupus) and other non-infectious generalized (eg . Allergic dermatitis ) . Decubitus ulcers ( PUs ) and burns.

• Inflammatory vascular diseases (eg . Phlebitis ) inflammation of lymph nodes and lymph node chains . Weakness and severe circulatory vascular retentions.

• Arterial thrombosis and embolism risk of pulmonary embolism or other body tissues , advanced varicose veins and heart disease in general (eg . Tachycardia , hypertension ) .

• Acute or pathological inflammation with typical symptoms : pain, heat, redness (color ) and increased volume.

• Bruising , recent bleeding, unhealed wounds , acute sprains, bruises important , acute edema, joint effusions , tendon tears .

• Acute illnesses or developmental stage , as fevers , nausea, gastric ulcers or duodenal very advanced .

• Metabolic diseases such as gout .

• Fibrosis and degenerative muscle diseases.

• Acute rheumatic diseases.

• Infectious diseases or tumor .

• Inflammatory conditions of bacterial origin.

• Kidney problems in acute phase. Kidney stones, gallbladder ejection phase .

• Muscle strain or tears , pods, tendons , ligaments .

• Recent trauma and surgical treatments .

• Diseases of the nervous system: Lesions of the pyramidal tract.

• Patients with symptoms of nerve compression .