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john_1964
john_1964

HI GUYS 

Has anyone found having a massage of the leg muscles advantageous to the flexibility of the knee 

cheers

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  • joy24273
    joy24273 john_1964

    Posted

    Yes I did. I started massaging my scar with Bio oil and I felt my muscles benefited from me massaging the whole knee and the muscles all around. Also I went for a pedicure and my muscles felt more relaxed after my feet were massaged? 
  • PattyLee
    PattyLee john_1964

    Posted

    My physical therapist massages my knee and it feels so good.  I have also been doing it myself and it does make my knee bend easier.
  • jodi009
    jodi009 john_1964

    Posted

    Hi John,

    Yes, massage can be very helpful. Of course I am a bit biased because I'm a remedial massage therapist, but I've also been through knee surgery.

    In December last year I had a patella realignment (osteotomy), lateral release and arthroscopy and I have found that a combination of exercise, physio and massage has been extremely beneficial in my recovery.

    As Joy has said it is also very important to massage the scar to help free up the tissue around the inscision and aid circulation and nervous tissue recovery (it'll also help smooth out the scar).

    Good luck,

    Jodi

  • sharon52158
    sharon52158 john_1964

    Posted

    I have just started massaging my knee and yes it does make it feel better I am 3 weeks post op
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