12/20/2025
Post op massage 🔥
Benefits of Post-Surgery Massage
✅️Reduces Swelling & Inflammation: Moves stagnant fluid (lymph) away from surgical areas.
✅️Manages Pain: Releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and reduces muscle tension.
✅️Minimizes Scarring: Softens scar tissue, improves its appearance, and increases tissue flexibility.
✅️Enhances Healing: Increases nutrient and oxygen flow to tissues, supporting recovery.
✅️Restores Sensation: Helps with tingling, numbness, and sensitivity.
Types & Timing
✅️Lymphatic Drainage Massage: Gentle, light strokes to move fluid; can often begin 1-2 weeks post-op with doctor approval.
✅️Scar Massage: Applied directly to incision sites; typically starts once the wound is fully closed (2-3 weeks) and healed.
✅️Scar Mobilization/Deep Tissue: More intense work on internal scar tissue; usually starts later, around 4-6 weeks or more.
Key Considerations
✅️Always Get Surgeon Approval: Before starting any massage, consult your surgeon to ensure it's safe for your specific procedure.
✅️Be Gentle: Especially initially, massages should not be painful; a slight sensitivity is normal.
✅️Consistency is Key: For scars, massaging 10 mins, twice daily for several months can be very effective.
✅️Seek a Professional: Licensed massage therapists with post-operative training are best for complex cases.
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Brownsville tx📍
