Massage for old ankle injury?

[Erin]

I have alot of stiffness in my left ankle and cannot run without a limp but can walk perfectly fine. It only aches in the cold or if i've been on it all day which is to be expected considering i badly broke it 9 months ago. i was thinking of getting a deep tissue massage but what should i ask for? i haven't had any physio.

 

[massage therapist]

Try to find a therapist,Massage or PT, that has training in some form of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. This type of therapy helps break down scar tissue. I use it and it is very effective.sastm.com

 

[Salerio]

I'd suggest seeing a qualified physiotherapist, they are the ones who have recognized medical training. If you'r doing it yourself then apply RICE
REST
ICE
COMPRESSION
ELEVATION

Go see a real physiotherapist.

 

[Rebecca A]

I think a massage would help but I don't necessarily think that you would need to get deep tissue work done. Just make sure that it is a therapeutic massage done by a therapist who has experience with those types of issues. They can work the ankle, the foot, the achilles tendon and the calf to help get some more flexibility and healing to the area.

Not every massage needs to be deep to be effective. And why pay the extra money if you really don't have to?