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Can I Take Massage As My Knee Tissue Got Damaged?

hi...i need to know that my my tissue got damage in my knee ...i have a swear pain that i cant sleep at night ... i consulted with a doctor he just gave me pain killer and acti joint(food suppliment) i need to know that may i use massage? can you please guide me some other techniques to cure my problem?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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1. since there is tissue injury, thus in best interest it is wise to consult an Orthopedic surgeon to rule out any damage to nearby structures [ligament/tendons] before any alternate system of medicine is practiced/tried.

2. In acute stage, when there is inflammation, massage is contraindicated, but you may contact a Physiotherapist or Sports Medicine Specialist to know more about the same.

3. Till an expert opinion is awaited, you may try following preventive measures at home:

. In Ayurveda we hold that: whenever there is Injury, thus due to

. Vata prakopa: there is shoola(pain)
. Pitta prakopa: there is shotha(inflammation)
. Kapha(vikrit) prakopa: there is uthsedha(swelling) thus intially RICE protocol is followed
R:est (vata shamana) to reduce pain
I:ce (pitta shaman) to reduce inflammation
C:ompression (kapha shaman) to reduce swelling
E:levation (V-P-K) to improve circulation.

. Mix rock salt in castor oil. lighlty dab on affected area, after this put hot water bag or warm cloth on it or
. add little turmeric powder on aloe vera leaf after cutting it. Heat it and apply on swelling
. apply lemon juice

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Can I Take Massage As My Knee Tissue Got Damaged?

** 1. since there is tissue injury, thus in best interest it is wise to consult an Orthopedic surgeon to rule out any damage to nearby structures [ligament/tendons] before any alternate system of medicine is practiced/tried. 2. In acute stage, when there is inflammation, massage is contraindicated, but you may contact a Physiotherapist or Sports Medicine Specialist to know more about the same. 3. Till an expert opinion is awaited, you may try following preventive measures at home: . In Ayurveda we hold that: whenever there is Injury, thus due to . Vata prakopa: there is shoola(pain) . Pitta prakopa: there is shotha(inflammation) . Kapha(vikrit) prakopa: there is uthsedha(swelling) thus intially RICE protocol is followed R:est (vata shamana) to reduce pain I:ce (pitta shaman) to reduce inflammation C:ompression (kapha shaman) to reduce swelling E:levation (V-P-K) to improve circulation. . Mix rock salt in castor oil. lighlty dab on affected area, after this put hot water bag or warm cloth on it or . add little turmeric powder on aloe vera leaf after cutting it. Heat it and apply on swelling . apply lemon juice