Deep Tissue Massage - Skin Numbness

[letsJUMP!]

Hi

I have high hamstring/insertion pain around the ischial tuberosity and find that deep tissue work here really helps to straighten out the trigger points as my hamstrings are literally like marbles! However after a session on Sunday i have a patch of skin that is at the top of the hamstring near the adductor insertion so 'underneath' so to speak on my inner thigh thats numb. Its not totally numb but sensory perception is altered from the other side. The hammy is also pretty sore although no bruising etc.

I am wondering if any therapist here has expereinced skin tissue going numb after deep work and if its anything to worry about? It seems to be just the superficial layer of skin and at no point during the massage did i get pins and needles or pain down my leg so i dont think its sciatic related.

Any thoughts ?

thanks

 

[Antst]

I'm really not sure! The only thing I can think of is if there could be any damage done to the more superficial nerve endings in the skin? There are quite a few medical conditions that can cause loss of sensation in the skin or numbness, so I think maybe you should consult a doctor just in case, or at least ask your therapist who did the massage what they think it could be.

 

[SilverTonguedDevil]

Yeap i have asked them but they need to get back to me, i asked on email.

I have since googled it and some people have also reported something similar happening so i know i am at least not alone!

thanks

 

[x man P]

I would be interested to find out how your numbness resolved itself. I just had the same thing happening to me, and am wondering whether or not I need to go to the doctor for this.

Thanks