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Can a pneumothorax be caused by a deep tissue massage?

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Dr. William Walsh answered

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Very deep tissue: The masseuse would need to break a rib ....

Answered 11/2/2015

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I guess possible: A pneumothorax is when air escapes out the lung and pushes the lung away from the chest. I suppose a rib injury during massage could do it. I would assume that there would be a kit of pain with the rib fx. But pneumothoraxes often occur spontaneously. Causes include emphysema, bleb (enlarged air sack ) rupture, trauma, and there is even a type associated with menstral period.

Answered 12/11/2012

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