Massage?

And I think a massage is always fabulous. I have to admit though that I might stick to head and shoulders at this stge of recovery - the connective tissues are still in such early stages of recovery that i would be anxious about it. Having said that, any competent RMT will advise you about this if it is too early.

Best,

L

I was advised that I shouldn't have a massage around these areas until three months post op. However, I really enjoyed a back and neck massage at about 8 weeks, to ease away the aches and pains after using crutches.

Wishing you good healing.

Steph

I had a massage at about 6 weeks and felt great but it was only a back and shoulder. I always recommend a massage to make you feel good.

Pamper yourself you deserve it.

All the best Brenda C

hi kris, 

Happy to hear that you are doing so well !!!!  

I asked a RMT about that and she also mentioned that neck, shoulders, upper back and arms would be okay - legs she would do calves but not butt or lower back --- 

But oh, wouldn't it be nice !!!

big warm hug

renee

Hi Kris, I know it's not quite the same but I've been massaging my scar area since the scabs came off. I was told by my surgeon & Physio it would be OK to do this to break down the scar tissue. You just have to be very gentle x

Yes did the massage thing with a physio, about 2 weeks after surgery, wonderful, very relaxing, it did help with the tension in my leg but he went no where near the scar, and was very gentle all round and up and down my lower leg and swelling around my knee, the lower back tension was relieved to a huge amount, felt much better afterwards, but at the same time felt my husband could have done the same, and I did get him to rub my lower legs as he had been there and saw what the physio did,  it was only a rub over my skin, no penetration into muscles at all.

Husband rubbed in skin moisturiser, again well away from the scar, each and every day, this helped with very dry skin, I loved the very gentle movement as he cared for my legs and feet, and lower back, encourged him the rub harder around my knee and ankles and expecially feet.

Please be very gentle and don't wrench your hip in any way.

Hi Kris

There are some good tips to be read. I'm 70 and love a massage I try to use lavender oil on my skin each day. It makes me feel good and there are a lot of healing properties in it.

Yesterday I went to a care home near me to see a 96 year old friend. They had a summer fair and there was a duo, mother and son, singing songs from the 50's and 60's. It was really good.

When I arrived home carrying some things I had bought, into the house. I tripped and went flying onto the drive landing on my bad knee and hand. I got myself up went into the house and rubbed some lavender oil onto my knee and hand. It still hurts but at least I am still mobile.

Thats a bit of self healing I'm looking into having another pamper session.

Look after yourself Brenda C