Hello...I have an 86 yr old gentleman that comes to see me for a relaxation assage twice a wk. He informed me that he has a 4mm abdominal aneurysm that his Dr. has been keeping an eye on through MRI. Just wondering what the affects of massage would be as far as it growing any bigger, and also would it be too much pressure on the abdomin for him to lay there for a 1 hr treatment??
Hi. Thanks for your query for your friend.86 years old gentleman who comes to you has a 4 mm abdominal aneurysm under observation by MRI. Massage on the abdomen can have a negative effect as with age the things are different. No, laying for an hour should not cause any problem. I would advise him to visit a vascular surgeon to get further management, It may be possible to have a stent in place so that the problem is solved.