Should you massage a client right after a traumatic injury?

An acute injury is a sudden, sharp, traumatic injury that causes pain.

Because massage therapy encourages circulation and can increase swelling during the body’s initial response to injury it should not be performed on the injured site.

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It is best for your clients to wait at least 72 hours following an acute injury before getting massages therapy.

Remember, when something goes wrong and a massage client gets injured, you could be liable and possibly sued.

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