Is a massage OK 8 weeks after a hip replacement?

Janet33

Does anyone know if I can have a massage 8 weeks after my total hip replacement? Can I also lie on my front for massage?

Grateful for any advice!

Many thanks, Janet

Trish9556

Hi @Janet33

I would speak to your physio first and seek their advice. I sm behind you at three weeks and when we wete discussing this morning she said lying on ones stomach and massages were a long way off

Trish xx

MaryL44

Hello  @Janet33  and welcome to the Community. We are a friendly and supportive group and I hope that will be your experience as well.

Time taken for recovery from joint replacement varies between individuals so please discuss with your doctor or physio before proceeding with a massage.

Our website is a mine of information so do look at it. You might be particularly interested in:

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/treatments/surgery/hip-replacement-surgery/

Please keep posting now you are here and let us know how you are getting on.

Best wishes

Mary

JPT

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/62826/is-a-massage-ok-8-weeks-after-a-hip-replacement

At 8 weeks my physio persuaded me to turn over onto my front for the first time. It didn't feel at all comfortable to me. A proper massage around the wound area could be better quite sore, I would ask your physio first. There are so many muscles and tissues still healing deep down. I'm not sure I would do it yet.