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jon (5)
There are, in fact, quite a few risks. Deep tissue massage is actually something that takes some pretty significant training, and if you have someone who doesn't know what they're doing digging deep into your back, then you're probably asking for trouble, especially if you already deal with back problems.
Though HIGHLY UNLIKELY, 2003 article from the Journal or Rheumatology reports: "The reported adverse events include cerebrovascular accidents, displacement of a ureteral stent, embolization of a kidney, haematoma, leg ulcers, nerve damage, posterior interosseous syndrome, pseudoaneurism, pulmonary embolism, ruptured uterus, strangulation of neck, thyrotoxicosis and various pain syndromes." add a comment