Are there side effects from massage therapy?

Although side effects and/or injuries from massage therapy are rare, things can go wrong.

4 side effects and possible injuries caused by massage therapy include:

1. New injuries (mostly minor), in the form of bruises and nerve lesions.
2. Aggravate existing injuries and chronic pain problems
3. Mildly stress the nervous system
4. Minor discomfort in the day following massage

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