“Is it ok to get a massage after acupuncture?”

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“Is it ok to get a massage after acupuncture?”

I am a 38 year old female. I will get an acupuncture treatment. I want to know if it is ok to get a massage after acupuncture?

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**Kaiti Wang** Acupuncturist Baytown, TX · Accepted Answer

Kaiti Wang Acupuncturist Baytown, TX

ok

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

yes

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Yes, but make sure to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Sure, but you're going to feel like a noodle. Be careful driving home afterwards. You're going to be extremely relaxed.

**Mrs. Qiong Wang** Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Qiong Wang Acupuncturist Pittsburgh, PA

Yes

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

Yes, provided you have no other contraindications to massage.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Absolutely.

**Adam Perna** Acupuncturist Roseland, NJ · Accepted Answer

Adam Perna Acupuncturist Roseland, NJ

Not if you are in weak condition. And if your treatment was lets say on bladder meridian running down back, I would not go for message on the back, it could just be over kill, wait a day you will get more out of both treatments.

**Ms. Carolyn G. Rabiner** Acupuncturist Red Hook, NY · Accepted Answer

Yes it’s okay to have a massage after acupuncture, but far better to save this for another day! Among its many health benefits, acupuncture has an important effect on the circulation of blood, and on the release of neurotransmitters that have a very positive effect on mood. Acupuncture also is very effective in the treatment of pain, so it will be helpful to keep other treatments separate by at least a day in order for your acupuncturist to assess the effects of your treatment.

**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes you can, but better have a rest.

**Rene Ng** Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL · Accepted Answer

Rene Ng Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL

There should not be a problem with getting a massage after acupuncture. I would, however, caution against getting deep tissue massages after acupuncture, and the pain / trauma from such massages would and could effectively nullify the effects from the acupuncture treatment.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

Yes as long as the lmt understands qi and how it must be balanced and harmonized

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good morning,

1. Received, thank you.
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David

**Dr. Steve Sterling** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steve Sterling Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Yes, massage after acupuncture is a great combination! If your acupuncturist or a massage therapist who is a holistic health practitioner (HHP) does the massage then it may even be billed to your insurance as 'myofacial therapy' CPT code 97140.

**Makha Phetphommasouk** Acupuncturist Santa Rosa, CA · Accepted Answer

Makha Phetphommasouk Acupuncturist Santa Rosa, CA

Hi there.

Thank you for your question.

It is okay to get a massage after an acupuncture treatment. Massage can further help reduce muscle tension while promoting rest and relaxation state.

**Dr. David E. Bresler** Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. David E. Bresler Acupuncturist Los Angeles, CA

It depends upon the type of massage. I would avoid deep tissue massage immediately following acupuncture and stay with more gentle approaches such as Swedish massage.

**Dr. Hongjie Zhu** Acupuncturist Lake Mary, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hongjie Zhu Acupuncturist Lake Mary, FL

Yes.

**BoDanielle Park** Acupuncturist Duluth, Georgia · Accepted Answer

BoDanielle Park Acupuncturist Duluth, Georgia

Yes. Most of acupuncture work result can be enhanced by massage after acupuncture treatment.

**Kathleen ODonnell** Acupuncturist Blue Ahs, OH · Accepted Answer

Kathleen ODonnell Acupuncturist Blue Ahs, OH

Absolutely! I have many patients who get a massage just after their acupuncture treatment and they find it more effective to group the treatments in that way. I am also able to give the massage therapist a heads up as to what's going on that day so they can be more direct in their
treatment as well!

**Lawrence Kwong** Acupuncturist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence Kwong Acupuncturist New York, NY

Yes of course! A lot of people do get massage and acupuncture on the same day! They both compliment each other and can make you feel even more relaxing!

**Natalia Manko** Acupuncturist Torrance, CA · Accepted Answer

Natalia Manko Acupuncturist Torrance, CA

Sure you can have a massage after an acupuncture session.

**Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge** Acupuncturist Seymour, TN · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge Acupuncturist Seymour, TN

Some patients can handle getting a massage after an acupuncture treatment. Listen to your body.

Yours in Health,
Angie

**Linda Catherine Faust** Acupuncturist Beaverton, OR · Accepted Answer

Linda Catherine Faust Acupuncturist Beaverton, OR

Yes it is fine to get a massage after acupuncture.

**Yan Jin** Acupuncturist Boston, MA · Accepted Answer

Yan Jin Acupuncturist Boston, MA

I think that should be fine.

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**Gina Girouard Lic.Ac** Acupuncturist Kingston, MA · Accepted Answer

That's a great question. The short answer is yes. Ultimately this is a question for your own acupuncturist as they will have your history on file and can identify any possible contraindications. For example pregnant patients may not be able to have back to back treatments. Also your acupuncture practitioner may include Tui Na medical message as part of your course of treatment or they may suggest massage prior to the treatment. I hope this helps you.

**Jinhua Qian** Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD · Accepted Answer

Jinhua Qian Acupuncturist Windsor Mill, MD

Yes, it is okay after acupuncture treatment.

**Jonathan Tuma** Massage Therapist Mystic, CT · Accepted Answer

Jonathan Tuma Massage Therapist Mystic, CT

Yes

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Daisy Dong Acupuncturist Denver, CO

Usually, we don't recommend, right away.

**Christie Luu** Acupuncturist Westminster, CA · Accepted Answer

Christie Luu Acupuncturist Westminster, CA

Yes.

**Cris Angel** Acupuncturist Retired, Retired · Accepted Answer

Cris Angel Acupuncturist Retired, Retired

in most cases yes....always a great combination. However, there are exceptions to the rule. For example, after Trigger Point Injection Therapy with nutritional - usually best to avoid that area with massage for four days.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Absolutely! I love the combination of acupuncture and massage together. I only recommend that you tell your massage therapist that you just had an acupuncture session and show them where the needles were inserted if you can remember (no worries if you can't). Some massage therapist have a background in acupressure and can help support the treatment you just had, or avoid those areas if they are sore or bruised.

**Dr. Anthony Gordon** Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY · Accepted Answer

Dr. Anthony Gordon Acupuncturist SMITHTOWN, NY

Yes, absolutely! In most cases they go together very well with added benefit.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Hello! Only light massage is recommended. No heavy or deep tissue massage.

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Yes, massage is always a good idea.

Be well, be confident, we can help.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Phranque Wright Acupuncturist Chicago, IL

It is absolutely ok and often recommended to get a massage before or after a treatment. Take care of yourself as much as you can :-)

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Preferably not

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Jeff Rippey Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO

Yes, in fact, I often have patients who leave my office and go straight to their massage therapist.

i work with a massage therapist and we've noticed that she often gets better results on patients who have seen me first.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

Ms. Qin Milla Mu Acupuncturist San Jose, CA

Yes, it is ok to get a massage after acupuncture, actually it will make your acupuncture stronger.

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