If you have a high-risk pregnancy you should avoid massage unless your medical practitioner specifically recommends it. If you have a pre-existing health condition such as diseases related to any of your organs, hypertension, asthma, cancer, or any condition that requires medical attention, you need to consult first with your doctor. If you have a fever or are unwell, have varicose veins, lumps, excessive bruising, cuts or abrasions, are sunburned, have undiagnosed acute pain or are less than a week after an operation or surgery then you should avoid massage.