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When should you have a massage? Whenever you feel like it. "A Swedish massage every day would be absolutely terrific, provided you have the time and money to do it," says Vincent Iuppo, N.D., a naturopathic physician, a massage therapist and director of the Morris Institute of Natural Therapeutics, a holistic health education center in Denville, New Jersey. You should have a massage particularly if you are feeling stressed or fatigued or if you have muscle soreness, adds Elliot Greene, past president of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Still, there are a few occasions when you should not get a massage. "In some instances, it may aggravate existing conditions," Dr. Iuppo says. If you have any of the problems below, the AMTA strongly urges you to check with a doctor before seeking a massage.

* Heart disease or high blood pressure. While massage may benefit these conditions, it's up to you and your doctor to decide the best course of action.

* Infections from a cut or injury. Don't massage any open wound.

* Bad sprains or strains. The AMTA suggests waiting 24 to 48 hours after a sprain or strain before having any massage done on the affected area. This gives the inflammation a chance to diminish before anyone starts to manipulate the area.

* Contagious skin conditions or diseases. Again, you could spread it to other body parts.

* Phlebitis or other circulatory problems. There is the possibility of a blood clot breaking free.

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