MASSAGE IS BEST AVOIDED:

During an asthma attack
Over or around areas of cellulitis 
During a stroke or hypertensive attack 
Over the abdomen of someone who has recently eaten 
During an epileptic seizure 
Over or around areas of folliculitis 
Over a fractured area 
Around the eyes in those wearing contact lenses 
Over inflamed abdominal or pelvic organs 
Over or around areas of Psoriasis 
Over acutely inflamed joints or musculature

MASSAGE MAY BE USED WITH CAUTION:

Over areas that have a loss of sensation
On those taking anti-inflammatory medications
On those taking analgesic medications
Over or around skin lesions or infections
Around inflamed areas
Over Or around areas of oedema

DEEP TISSUE MANIPULATIONS ARE BEST AVOIDED:

Over areas that have a loss of sensation
Over pelvic organs during menstruation 
On people with chronic fatigue syndrome
On people with fibromyalgia
During a headache attack
On people with multiple sclerosis
Over excessive adipose (fat) tissue
On people with Osteoarthrosis
On people with osteitis deformans