Massage-Induced Skin Rashes: Causes, Prevention & Solutions

Question
I HAVE RECENTLY STARTED GIVING THE FOOTBALL TEAM MASSAGE AND 3 OR 4 OF THEM HAVE GOT RASHES I TOUGHT IT WAS THE GRAPESEED OIL I WAS USING SO I CHANGED TO ULTRA SOUND GEL IF I DO MASSAGE FOR TO LONG ON ONE AREA CAN THIS CAUSE A RASH PLEASE CAN YOU ADVISE AS THIS IS REALLY BOTHERING ME AND I AM THINKING OF QUITTING
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE

Answer
Michael,

It is possible for anyone's skin to react to massage or to a particular type of oil/lotion etc, so it could just be an allergy.  However, there are also skin conditions that can get passed around in a closed athletic environment so make sure you are sanitizing and disinfecting your table, hands, and so forth between each session.  

When you say "rash" can you describe it in more detail?  Is it simply redness?  That is very common reaction to massage, but it should not last for very long after the session.

Mikey