Is too much massage bad for me?

[Andrea E]

I travel alot through Asia and when I'm away I take full advantage of the very cheap massage treatments available.

On average I would probably get one massage per day and usually deep tissue type massage.

Can this be damaging to me in any way?
Thanks for some great answers so far.

ASAD: Can you refer me to the specific website page that says that massage causes the ailments you suggest. I cannot find anything to confirm that on medicinenet.com.

 

[MrNeutral]

I have seen everything from torn muscles to cracked ribs. Massage is OK as long as they don't think they have the education of a Chiropractor.

 

[yunesa]

I am also in the same predicament, I have massages everyday whenever I am on vacation especially in Bangkok and here in the Philippines, I get to have a massage at least twice a week. But then again, I would always try out different massage modalities instead of just Deep Tissue work. As it also creates soareness when done everyday. So your comfort level and safety should also be considered.

Enjoy!

 

[Mother Amethyst]

Not unless you have certain medical conditions.

Obviously if you have cancer, massage is contraindicated. If you have inflammation of any kind, the inflamed area should not be massaged. Massage also shouldn't be done on recent surgical sites or sprained or torn muscles.

Other than these restrictions, all that massage is great for you. A great opportunity to release a lot of old emotion and stress, and be your best self. I envy you!!

 

[Another Massage Therapist]

As long as you don't have any contraindications to massage, (basically you are healthy with no major medical conditions) daily massage should be fine. If you have any pain or concerns you could also check with your Dr. to rule out any other causes. Enjoy your massages and since you will be in Asia, try other modalities such as reiki, ashiatsu, thai massage, bamboossage, shiatsu, or tuina!

 

[jflmt]

I think too much deep tissue work could cause problems. I won't do deep tissue every day on my clients. You need at least 2-3 days in between to let the body recover. However, lighter Swedish style massage, energy work such as Reiki, shiatsu and the like should be ok. I would love to have some type of bodywork every day!

 

[ASAD]

To massage is great as it relaxes ur tissue but to get addicted to anything is bad & not good 4 health have it when required u can have it once in every 7 days as it has disadvantages too-
1]it weakens ur heart
2]it can clot ur blood specially in veins of ur legs
3]weakens ur bone
4]nausea&vomiting
5]body aches
6]tumours

 

[Jarhead]

Yes It can weaken your muscles...

 

[Busters Mom]

It is said that Bob Hope had massage every day (perhaps that is why he lived to be so old? And smiled a lot...) Don't know if it was deep tissue work. If you are healthy and the massage does not result in lasting discomfort, it is probably fine. Be sure to drink lots of water to help the body flush out the additional waste products that are being worked from the tissue. Although I agree with Mother Amethyst about DEEP TISSUE massage and cancer, it is no longer contraindicated to have lighter massage if you have cancer. In fact there is a whole sub-field of Massage Therapists who specialize in Massage for cancer patients (with guidance from the person's physician).