Question 1

received deep tissue massage to lower back for muscle spasm. now i have bruises on lower back from the massage - should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Sounds deep.....: certainly consult your masseuse. Deep tissue massage should not leave bruising. The ongoing use of Advil and Aleve (naproxen) may contribute to your issues.

Question 2

how do you decide between a bruise and a deep tissue injury?

Accepted Answer

Medical jargon: Very little difference. In assessing a patient, I'd ask about pain severity, location, and quality. History would supply facts about how the injury was sustained. I'd visualize and palpate the area. If there was trauma and now there is pain to touch, one can assume deep tissue injury. If there is also visual color change, there is bruising.  There is rarely one without some degree of the other.

Question 3

hi doctors, was just wondering what is a deep tissue bruise of the metatarsal?

Accepted Answer

Metatarsal is bone: Bone itself is not often referred to as tissue. A deep bruise of the bone is often related to bone marrow edema without any break in the cortex or outer shell of bone. A deep bruise of tissue is synonomous with a contusion.

Question 4

i was told that i had a deep tissue bruise in my calf about 7 years ago.  it feels pretty similar to a knot, no discoloration. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Bruise: Bruises don't last 7 years, and neither do hematomas (blood collections). More likely there is a tear in the muscle which scarred. An MRI is needed to evaluate for other problems as well to image the soft tissues.

Question 5

a few light brown small bruises after deep massage for back pain. don't have bruises anywhere else. ok?

Accepted Answer

Bruises: It sounds like thr therapist was a little more agressive on your back. If there was a problem such as a bleeding disorder i would expect to see bruising all over.

Question 6

after car accident, have no external bruising but experiencing pain. deep tissue bruising? why does it itch? seat belt caused injuries.

Accepted Answer

Any rash associated: With itch?- ck with pcp! don't give up on set belts- they save lives.

Question 7

can't lift my right shoulder above my head. was told years ago that it's deep tissue bruising. taking over the counter pain meds but nothing lasts lon?

Accepted Answer

Rotator cuff: Tear might be the issue or at least damage to the tendon. I would see an Orthopaedic doc and have them eval further with exam, MRI and possibly cortisone injection.

Question 8

fell on rock yesterday around this time....hurt arm. would it be broken, sprained,or deep tissue bruise? what is the treatment for a deep tissue bruise?

Accepted Answer

: It is hard to speculate on the type of injury from the cited information. Falls can produce no injury or break bones. You are welcome to start over and provide more specific information or just have someone evaluate the problem.

Question 9

would falling on the rock i fell on be a deep tissue bruise? if so how do i determine that is a deep tissue muscle bruise? on my wrist \ forearm?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination, and maybe some tests. If there is no swelling and you can move your joints, there is no cause for concern.   Wish you good health!

Question 10

tuesday fell on rock injured my arm below wrist. have puffiness still and it hurts to hold some with a little weight. i believe it muscle deep tissue bruise. the muscle hurts all the way to elbow. could it be a deep soft tissue bruise? what can i do?

Accepted Answer

: You asked this question yesterday without the injury detail. You should have the X-ray done as I suggested.

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Bruising after deep tissue massage

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Received deep tissue massage to lower back for muscle spasm. now i have bruises on lower back from the massage - should i be concerned ?

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How do you decide between a bruise and a deep tissue injury?

A member asked:

Hi doctors, was just wondering what is a deep tissue bruise of the metatarsal?

A member asked:

I was told that i had a deep tissue bruise in my calf about 7 years ago. it feels pretty similar to a knot, no discoloration. is this normal?

A member asked:

A few light brown small bruises after deep massage for back pain. don't have bruises anywhere else. ok?

A member asked:

After car accident, have no external bruising but experiencing pain. deep tissue bruising? why does it itch? seat belt caused injuries.

A member asked:

Can't lift my right shoulder above my head. was told years ago that it's deep tissue bruising. taking over the counter pain meds but nothing lasts lon?

A member asked:

Fell on rock yesterday around this time....hurt arm. would it be broken, sprained,or deep tissue bruise? what is the treatment for a deep tissue bruise?

A member asked:

Would falling on the rock i fell on be a deep tissue bruise? if so how do i determine that is a deep tissue muscle bruise? on my wrist \ forearm?

A member asked:

Tuesday fell on rock injured my arm below wrist. have puffiness still and it hurts to hold some with a little weight. i believe it muscle deep tissue bruise. the muscle hurts all the way to elbow. could it be a deep soft tissue bruise? what can i do?

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