With certain health conditions, it could be dangerous to be on the receiving end of a massage.

With certain health conditions, it could be dangerous to be on the receiving end of a massage. People with the following symptoms or illnesses should contact their doctors first.

• Blood vessel diseases: If you have a blood clot, the massage could cause the clot to move, and if it moves into your lungs, it can kill you.
• Cardiovascular diseases: People suffering from these diseases may have swollen blood vessels, blood clots, or heart disease.
• Certain forms of cancer.
• If you have skin conditions such as burns, cuts, cold sores, bruises, sores, herpes, open cuts, and swollen areas, you should not have a massage in one of these areas.
• Severe back pain could mean you have a problem that could be exacerbated with massage, so ask your doctor first.
• People with high fevers or chills should not get a massage, since it may be a sign of a serious illness.
• Massaging the feet, lower legs, and abdomen during the first three months of pregnancy could cause miscarriage.
• There are massage therapists who specialise in pregnancy massage, but always ask your doctor first.
• People with a mild stage of osteoporosis could benefit from massage if permitted by their doctors, but not anyone with severe osteoporosis.