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Having Chronic Neck Issue And Taking Massage Therapy. Any Risk In Deep Tissue Massage Displacing A Cartoid Stent?
Question: Is there any risk in deep tissue massage displacing a carotid stent?
Procedure was done just over a year ago and follow up CT scans show no restenosis, good flow, etc. I have chronic neck issues and massage therapy is extremely helpful.
Procedure was done just over a year ago and follow up CT scans show no restenosis, good flow, etc. I have chronic neck issues and massage therapy is extremely helpful.
Brief Answer:
Massage is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Deep tissue massage is safe in your case, and there is no risk of dislodging or disturbing the carotid stent because of that.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir XXXXXXX MD DM (neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
Massage is safe
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Deep tissue massage is safe in your case, and there is no risk of dislodging or disturbing the carotid stent because of that.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir XXXXXXX MD DM (neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
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