Massage Envy???

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Cactus lady... great point! At 3-4 weeks post-op it's acctually too early to be considering massage or chiropractic treatment unless it's very carefully controlled. The plates still need to complete their osteointegration where the bone will actually grow into the coating on the plates, reducing the risk of migration and subsidence. For the chiropracter and both therapists, I explained the situation in advance and any time they got anywhere near my prostheses, I warned them and talked them through only mild pressures. I would not even consider PT, massage or chiropractic at less than 6 weeks post-op without involving my surgeon in the discussion and being very careful with the therapists.

Mark