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Pre / Post Op Care
Massage therapy plays a significant role in both pre-operative and post-operative care.
Before surgery, it can reduce anxiety, enhance lymphatic drainage, improve circulation, and decrease muscle tension, all of which prepare the body for the upcoming procedure.
After surgery, it aids in managing pain, reducing swelling through techniques such as lymphatic drainage, managing scar tissue formation, and improving the range of motion. Furthermore, massage therapy can provide relief from the emotional and physical discomfort associated with gender dysphoria, promoting relaxation and body awareness.
This holistic approach, especially in gender-affirming care and recovery from surgeries like mastectomies, underscores the therapeutic benefits of massage in supporting both physical and mental healing processes.
Pre-Operative Care:
Reduce Anxiety
Pre-operative anxiety is common. Massage therapy can help reduce anxiety, promote relaxation and prepare you mentally for your surgery.
Lymphatic Drainage
A specialized form of massage called lymphatic drainage can help reduce swelling and improve lymphatic circulation.
Improve Circulation
Massage can improve blood circulation, which can be especially helpful for patients with circulatory issues. Improved circulation can help decrease bruising.
Decrease Muscle Tension
Massage can help alleviate muscle tension, which is beneficial as tense muscles can hinder the surgery and recovery process.
Post-Operative Care:
Pain Management
Massage therapy can assist in pain management post-surgery. It can help reduce muscle pain and discomfort, provided it’s done with the patient’s comfort and safety in mind.
Edema (Swelling) Reduction
Massage techniques like lymphatic drainage can help reduce post-operative swelling by promoting fluid movement in the lymphatic system.
Scar Tissue Management
Post-surgery, massage can help prevent excessive scar tissue buildup and improve the appearance and flexibility of scars.
Improved Range of Motion
After surgery, patients may experience restricted range of motion. Massage can aid in regaining flexibility and movement in the affected area.
Alleviating Dysphoria
Gender Dysphoria is a feeling of discomfort or distress that may occur in people whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth or sex-related physical characteristics. Transgender and gender-diverse folks may experience this at some point in their lives. Massage therapy can provide a sense of relaxation, comfort, and body awareness that may help alleviate some of the physical and emotional discomfort associated with gender dysphoria.