Post-operative massages can relieve discomfort and pain for patients undergoing any type of surgery. They can help the patient recover faster and return to daily life more quickly.
When should you have a post-operative massage?
A post-operative massage is a type of massage performed on patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery, liposuction or another medical procedure. Patients who have undergone a surgical procedure may experience pain, stiffness, inflammation and swelling in the skin, muscles and tissues around the surgical site. Post-operative massage uses techniques such as stretching, rubbing and kneading of the skin and muscles to help relieve pain and tension.
Patients can schedule a postoperative massage as soon as their physician authorises it after surgery.
How to prepare for post-operative therapy
Postoperative massage can be performed to enhance the healing process of a surgical procedure. It is also an effective way to prevent complications and reduce pain.
Post-operative massage is only recommended for adults who are fully conscious and have not received anaesthetic medication. If you are still under anaesthesia, post-operative massage is not possible. In addition, post-operative massage should not be performed on patients with high blood pressure or heart disease, or those who have undergone surgery in the abdominal area (commonly called abdominoplasty).
The main goal of postoperative massage is to provide patients with better circulation throughout the body and to decrease tension in their muscles by increasing blood flow to them.
A postoperative full body massage session usually begins by gently rubbing the patient's head.
What is the typical post-operative massage treatment?
There are a number of postoperative massage treatments that a physician may recommend. However, the most popular postoperative massage is the lymphatic drainage. Many people who have had surgery have lymphoedema, a condition that affects the lymphatic system. This can cause fluid to build up in the body, resulting in swelling of various areas. By receiving a lymphatic drainage massage, a person can remove this swelling and prevent it from returning. At least 4 to 6 sessions of 90 minutes each are recommended.
There are also other options such as the deep tissue which mobilises the joint capsule to improve range of motion. This type of therapy can be used to reduce swelling in the area that occurs as a result of surgery or trauma.
A final post-operative treatment for pain management and muscle relief is called myofascial release therapy. This type of therapy works by applying pressure to specific points on the body to relieve pain and relax tight muscles to promote healing after surgery or injury.
Treatment of chronic conditions with post-operative therapies
Post-operative massage is an effective treatment for chronic conditions, providing benefits such as improved mobility, pain control and faster recovery.
In a study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center, post-operative massage was found to be effective in treating chronic conditions such as arthritis and low back pain. It gave patients relief due to the increased release of endorphins in the body, which relieved pain. Post-operative massage also improved mobility and reduced inflammation while speeding up recovery rates.
Post-surgical massage has been used for years as a standard procedure after surgeries to speed up recovery rates and provide relief from chronic pain such as arthritis or low back pain. Post-surgical massage has been proven to have many benefits, such as relieving inflammation, reducing joint stiffness, speeding up healing times, improving joint range of motion.
How to order our post-operative home service
The most common post-operative massages we offer at Zen to Go are the lymphatic drainage and deep tissue.
Once you obtain authorisation from your doctor, both massage techniques can be requested by downloading our application and a certified therapist with extensive experience will come to your home, either in the comfort of your home or hotel. Our services are available from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week and booking can also be completed by applying on our website or by WhatsApp at +52 5570055345.
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