Hot Stone Therapy massage is a very safe treatment for most people but there are certain conditions that will restrict or prevent your treatment taking place.

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A treatment CANNOT take place if you:

• have a current fever 

• have or have had thrombosis in the last 2 years

• have suffered diarrhoea/vomiting within 48 hours

• are under the influence of drugs/alcohol  

• have an infectious disease/infection

• have medical oedema (swelling that does not pop back up when pressed)

• have a urinary tract infection

• have phlebitis

• have whiplash

• are undergoing radio/chemotherapy

• have head lice       

• have areas of loss of skin sensation ( the treatment may be adapted to avoid these areas)                         

 

GP/consultant consent may be required if you have:                                 

• abnormal blood pressure that is NOT controlled by medication

• a history of stroke

• cancer or have in the past

• a nervous system disorder (MS, Parkinson’s, Motor Neurone, for example)

• diabetes and take oral medication or insulin

• epilepsy

• any nervous/psychotic conditions

• haemophilia

• osteoporosis

• had a heart attack / any heart conditions (past or present)

• had a recent operation

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If you are unsure please do not hesitate to get in touch.