I've been suffering with Tennis Elbow for 11 months now, then in June this year damaged my knee, so couldn't kneel, and then in Sept I had a flare up of IC for 6 weeks, and now just getting over nearly 3 weeks of Sciatica. It has been a very difficult year for me physically (not to mention the 13 coldsores I've had in 11 months), I've had to limit my actions a lot, and for quite a few weeks have been unable to work due to the pain. Most of my regulars have been understanding, and many have still come to see me even if I've only been able to offer massage, or waited until I've been well. I've struggled with new clients though, as obviously they've not been given the chance to see me regularly, and I don't want to tell new clients what I've been going through as it might put them off, or they'll thing I'm unreliable (the mind is willing, but my body isn't. lol) so just tell them I'm busy and hope they'll keep trying. But it is what it is, and I just pray that my body will get better soon, as it isn't just a drain financially but on my mental health too.
Your regulars will understand, but I wouldn't work if I'm in agony, as it's not fair to you or the client.