Contraindications for massage?

- large open wounds or burns, - gross edema - there is danger of splitting the skin, - cancer in the targeted area, - marked varicosities in the area to be massaged, - if area has been irradiated in the past 3-6 months, - hyperesthesia (those who are very sensitive to touch or very ticklish), - extremely hairy areas of the body. - chronic edema in the lower extremities associated with congestive heart failure or other heart conditions.