Somatic dysfunction with joint restriction, if clinically relevant, represents the indication for manual therapy. In the absence of a somatic dysfunction, manual therapy is not indicated. From this point of view, then, one is tempted to say that there exist no contraindications. Keywords Cervical Spine Vertebral Artery Vestibular Nucleus Please be aware of all these contraindications before you sign the client consent form and receive MLD, Massage, or Bodywork Therapy • Pain that is local, sharp, dull, achy, deep, and or surface (Not in that area) • Inflammation (Not in that area) • Lumps and Tissue changes (Not in that area) • Rashes and changes in the skin (Not in that area) 1 Absolute contraindications 2 Contraindications to joint manipulation by category of disorder 2.1 Articular derangement 2.2 Bone‐weakening and destructive disorders 2.3 Circulatory and haematological disorders 2.4 Neurological disorders 2.5 Psychological factors 3 Contraindications to adjunctive and supportive therapies 3.1 Electrotherapies Osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) is used principally in the management of musculoskeletal pain. It can be particularly useful in the elderly, who are more prone to medication side effects. The contraindications are high velocity thrust techniques, which do not apply to OMTs in Canada. In Hey! We are there to help you, click on any available representative to contact % % Absolute contraindications for manipulative therapy are rare, especially for indirect techniques, but some relative contraindications exist with some overlap with massage. Manual Therapy. 2015;20:257-264. Field T, DiegoM, Hernandez-Reif M. Preterm Infant Massage Therapy Research: A Review. Infant Behav Dev. 2010;33(2):115-124. doi:10.1016 Contraindications of cervical traction: Osteomyelitis or discitis Bone or spinal cord tumor Unstable fracture Severe osteoporosis Hypertension Cardiovascular disease Inadequate expertise Central intervetebral disc herniation Carotid or vertebral artery disease Hypermobility Rheumatoid arthritis Acute torticollis Peptic ulcer disease Old age What are the Manual Therapy Precautions and Contraindications when working the Neck? The neck contains many structures whose locations are important to know for reasons of client safety. Many of these structures are sensitive neurovascular structures (nerves, arteries, and veins) that contraindicate pressure. National Center for Biotechnology Information Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) - contraindications Despite the great variety of applications for Manual Lymph Drainage there are a number of conditions which are contraindicated for this therapy: Any metastatic or systemic malignant condition must be excluded from MLD. MLD is not suited for the treatment of acute inflammation (caused by bacteria The NLN (National Lymphedema Network) gives us several situations in which lymphatic drainage massage should not be used: 1. After surgery, it is common for patients to develop lymphedema, or swelling of the lymph nodes and vessels. They will experience sudden, significant increase in swelling of the surgical site and surrounding areas. [Indications and contraindications for manual therapy in a child orthopedic consultation] [Indications and contraindications for manual therapy in a child orthopedic consultation] Beitr Orthop Traumatol. 1982 Aug;29(8):423-9. [Article in German] Author R Tomaschewski. PMID [Indications and contraindicat