Contraindications for Myofascial Release

 

Malignancy

Osteoporosis

Osteomyelitis

Phlebitis Cellulitis

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis

Blood Clots

Anticoagulant therapy/medications

Aneurysm

Bursitis

Stitches

Congestive Heart Failure

Any Bleeding Disorders

Goiter 

Skin Disorders – avoid those areas. 

Hypersensitive skin.

Healing Fractures

Bruising or Heamatoma

Organ Failure

(For example, waiting for a kidney transplant.)

Hypermobility.