The contra-indications for the Occiflex are the same as the contra-indications for cervical mobilizations in general.
When any movement of the cervical area can jeopardizing the patients well being the Occfilex should not be used.
Note however - since the Occiflex applies very gentle midrange movements it can be used for pain relief where the motion should be restricted.
This indicates that in conditions such as a herniated disk is a relative contra indication.
For the full list of contra-indications please click here.