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Bruise after massage

I am still oxox — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:11:44 GMT

I have been getting massages regularly for the last few months, the woman I use is amazing.

I fell and bruised my knees about 6 weeks ago, not a big deal.I have chronic knee issues I am bone on bone in my right knee.

I am supposed to get a gel injection this coming week.

I had the massage 10 days ago and since then been in horrible pain, yesterday I looked down and I have a huge bruise above my knee.

I am worried.

Re: Bruise after massage

cherry — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 14:07:56 GMT

Call your Dr. It might be nothing, but it's better to hear from a professional

Re: Bruise after massage

hckynut — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:40:39 GMT

@I am still oxox

You lost me on your purpose for the messages, other than "to some they just feel good". I will not say what it could be because I am not into doing diagnosis on this forum. Since you mention bone one bone on your right knee, I am guessing you are not one the walks a lot or do much "weight bearing exercises".

I have had and still have many painful "bone bruises". Many times these do not show up for a week or 2. I have had a bruised left hip bone for a couple months now from an ice skating fall. These, I know from experience, can take months to heal, with pain diminishing little by little during that time.

I personally would see my doctor as there are things that could be a lot worse with some bruising and pain around the knees. Best to have it looked at by a doctor.

hckynut

Re: Bruise after massage

I am still oxox — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 18:14:15 GMT

@hckynut wrote:

@I am still oxox

You lost me on your purpose for the messages, other than "to some they just feel good". I will not say what it could be because I am not into doing diagnosis on this forum. Since you mention bone one bone on your right knee, I am guessing you are not one the walks a lot or do much "weight bearing exercises".

I have had and still have many painful "bone bruises". Many times these do not show up for a week or 2. I have had a bruised left hip bone for a couple months now from an ice skating fall. These, I know from experience, can take months to heal, with pain diminishing little by little during that time.

I personally would see my doctor as there are things that could be a lot worse with some bruising and pain around the knees. Best to have it looked at by a doctor.

hckynut

I have no idea what the phrase I marked as read means sorry.
I am under treatment and I have gotten many cortisone shots. I am seeing my doctor on Wednesday to get the gel injection in my knee which should make my life considerably better

Re: Bruise after massage

hckynut — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:12:37 GMT

iaso,

The phrase you marked on red was only because I was curious if you were having messages specifically for the quad muscles above your bone on bone knee. I have bruised my own legs by using the "muscle/ligament/tendon roller". At times maybe to much pressure will rolling those muscles and connective tissues may have caused the bruises.

Since you are already scheduled to see a doctor, and you didn't see it as an emergency, why worry? I have said on this forum numerous times, I do not worry about "what might be's/could be's or what if's", I view that as a waste of energy. When I get the results my only concern is what needs to be done, by myself/my doctor(s), or all combined, to address the diagnosed problem.

If you are ok with waiting till your doctors appointment, sounds like you have it covered.

hckynut

Re: Bruise after massage

Snowpuppy — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 22:54:18 GMT

I see a massage therapist as I have some osteoarthritis in one knee and dealt with achilles tendonitis, too.

While I can't speak to the cause of your bruise I can say while I usually leave with much less pain and better movement there was one session I was in much worse pain when I left.

I talked to my dr who said it's not uncommon for an injury to get "angry" (his words) before it begins to heal. He suggested listening to your body and it's response to any treatment.

Be frank with you therapist. I'm sure she's heard it before.

Re: Bruise after massage

I am still oxox — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 23:13:48 GMT

@hckynut

No just all over massage

Re: Bruise after massage

hckynut — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 01:12:08 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@hckynut

No just all over massage

@I am still oxox

I see and thanks for explaining it. I hope your bruising is of a benign nature and not another problem in addition to your knee.

hckynut