Can you "un-set" a broken bone during a massage?

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

Yes. And it will hurt. A trained massage therapist should be informed, they can work around the break, or if trained in this, can often employ gentle stimulation and manipulation that can help blood flow to the new break and encourage healing. If your masseuse is not licensed or trained in these methods, best avoid them for the time being.

Answer by  Mrscmrn (1449)

If a bone is freshly broken and recently set, massage should not be performed over the area. It will cause severe pain and one should not manipulate the area.

Answer by  raun08 (1839)

Theoretically it should be possible if the bone hasn't been immobilized properly and is a relatively new break. But it would be extremely painful to get a massage in that state to begin with and so very unlikely.

Answer by  John42 (194)

not much a person can do for bruised ribs wrap them with a ace bandage try not to laugh or cough to much they will hurt but heal on there own