Is Massage safe with PM

Before I got my PM a year ago I would get an occasional massage. I have pulled a ligament in leg now and think it would be helpful to have a theraputic massage to help it heal. I have such a fear of being touch anywhere near my PM. Would even my back need to be avoided above the waist for fear of disrupting the PM.? I am a 71 year old woman with SSS being my only health issue.

3 Comments

go for it

by Tracey_E - 2011-03-29 04:03:48

Go for it. Just tell them if you don't want them massaging near it. Your back is fine.

Massage

by boochance - 2011-03-30 09:03:44

Thank you Trace E and Electric Frank for your comments. I wish I could relax but it's my nature to worry. I don't have the temperment to have a PM but I need to get over it. I will call the massage woman asap.

No problem

by ElectricFrank - 2011-03-30 12:03:14

Most good massage therapists are used to dealing with a sensitive area. I've had a number of full boy massages since getting the pacer. I just let them know I have it and make sure they actually take a look at the area. Then I relax and enjoy it. I've actually had one therapist massage gently around the pacemaker site a few months after the surgery to loosen up things.No problem at all. My experience is that they are more concerned about it than I am.

By the way I'm 80 so age is no problem.

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