Comments on: Deep massage can damage nerves http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html And the journey to heal begins... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jason http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html/comment-page-1#comment-2769 Jason Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:45:49 +0000 http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html#comment-2769 I am a student for massage therapy and I am deeply concerned about this. In defense of bodyworkers, at my school we are given a plethora of things we ought to do prior to, during, and after each session to ensure no injuries are sustained during a session. We are taught that it is of upmost importance to check in to see if the pressure is too heavy, as well as not heavy enough, amongst other things. There are several things I am curious about as to the cause for these damaged tissues; were the superficial layers previously warmed before deeper pressure was appilied, was deep pressure applied too rapidly, was the muscle that was massaged overworked? Are there any genetic factors? There are lots of things I have learned during massage school, and I humbly announce that I am top of my class, but this is something I am going to ask my instructors about to see if I can prevent this kind of injury. I am a student for massage therapy and I am deeply concerned about this. In defense of bodyworkers, at my school we are given a plethora of things we ought to do prior to, during, and after each session to ensure no injuries are sustained during a session. We are taught that it is of upmost importance to check in to see if the pressure is too heavy, as well as not heavy enough, amongst other things. There are several things I am curious about as to the cause for these damaged tissues; were the superficial layers previously warmed before deeper pressure was appilied, was deep pressure applied too rapidly, was the muscle that was massaged overworked? Are there any genetic factors? There are lots of things I have learned during massage school, and I humbly announce that I am top of my class, but this is something I am going to ask my instructors about to see if I can prevent this kind of injury.

]]> By: Amy http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html/comment-page-1#comment-2692 Amy Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:03:18 +0000 http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html#comment-2692 I also sustained nerve damage from a massage. I had stretch traction on the neck and compression that was too deep on my scapular area. As a result when I got up off the table I could not lift my left arm. The EMG shows LTN palsy and Spinal Accessory nerve palsy. I am a very active person so this has been horrible!! The massage place was very dismissive of my concerns. Not caring in the least to my injury. AMY I also sustained nerve damage from a massage. I had stretch traction on the neck and compression that was too deep on my scapular area. As a result when I got up off the table I could not lift my left arm. The EMG shows LTN palsy and Spinal Accessory nerve palsy. I am a very active person so this has been horrible!!
The massage place was very dismissive of my concerns. Not caring in the least to my injury.

AMY

]]> By: Gisele Siat http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html/comment-page-1#comment-2596 Gisele Siat Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:50:18 +0000 http://www.disabilityhappens.com/deep-massage-can-damage-nerves.html#comment-2596 I had a massage in November that caused nerve damage. The therapist used too much focal pressure on my back which resulted in nerve damage radiating down my arm into my hand. The pain was so intense that I had to go to the ER, had an MRI, x-rays, triggerpoint injection and physio therapy. Two month later my left hand is still very weak, I lost a lot of dexterity and it is constantly dingeling like it is asleep. Now the bills start poring in from all the treatments. I am depressed about it. Cannot play golf. Anybody have any advice? Gisi I had a massage in November that caused nerve damage. The therapist used too much focal pressure on my back which resulted in nerve damage radiating down my arm into my hand. The pain was so intense that I had to go to the ER, had an MRI, x-rays, triggerpoint injection and physio therapy. Two month later my left hand is still very weak, I lost a lot of dexterity and it is constantly dingeling like it is asleep. Now the bills start poring in from all the treatments. I am depressed about it. Cannot play golf. Anybody have any advice?

Gisi

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