How Long After a Mommy Makeover Before I Could Get a Massage or Chiropractic Adjustment?

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I have had back problems for years, and am already concerned about how long I would have to wait after surgery to be able to lay on a table with pressure on either for massage or chiropractice adjustment?

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Some massage therapists are specially trained in massage during pregnancy when you can't lie on your stomach.  A massage on your back or side would be safe within a week after surgery.  The perinatal massage technique would be perfect.  More intense deep tissue massage and positioning on your belly might be four to six weeks.

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Part of the answer depends on if you are having breast work and tummy tuck. The best person to answer your question is your Board-certified plastic surgeon. I would guess at least 6 weeks post abdominoplasty alone; breasts may change that answer.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

The abdominoplasty tissues have begun to heal pretty well at 1 week so having a massage of your back, while on your side with your legs curled up should not be a problem.  Massage of your abdomen would need to be cleared by your plastic surgeon and likely wouldn't be able to be done for approximately 6 weeks.  The issue is allowing time for the tissues to heal well so external manipulation can't disrupt them.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

I would guess that you would be able to have a massage positioned on your back as early as 7-10 days after surgery. It might take 4-6 weeks to feel comfortable positioned on your stomach.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I would recommend about six weeks before any manipulation. I suspect you could get a massage after a week if you got it while in a chair sitting up. Ultimately you need to check with your surgeon.

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