I am sorry you had such a horrible response from your family doctor; that is really disappointing.
There are risks associated with massage therapy, and the Mayo Clinic provides some great information: Massage.
How long have you been going to this massage therapist (you mentioned "my" therapist, so I assume it was not the first time). What type of massage did you have done, and what is the level of training and experience that your therapist has?
Why did you have a foot massage in the first place? Was this a full body massage, or did you go in specifically for a "foot massage"? If so, what were your symptoms prior to the massage?
Did you have any pain or discomfort during the massage itself?
According to the Mayo Clinic, very rare risks of massage can include nerve damage, and can worsen conditions such as a fracture or arthritis.
I can imagine that since your family doctor and a chiropractor were of no help, you would be hesitant to seek the advise of another health care professional, but I can also understand how these two professionals would not be the right person to talk to. If you are having severe foot pain, with the descriptions you use as "tearing", "burning" and now it has traveled up your leg and down to your toes, it sounds like you need to see a foot specialist who specializes in the bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves specifically in the foot and surrounding area.
How to find a Podiatrist from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA): http://iweb.apma.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx
Let me know if this information helps, and I am interested in hearing what foot symptoms you were having prior to the massage (what led to a foot massage), and what type of massage you had.
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I am sorry you had such a horrible response from your family doctor; that is really disappointing.
There are risks associated with massage therapy, and the Mayo Clinic provides some great information: Massage.
How long have you been going to this massage therapist (you mentioned "my" therapist, so I assume it was not the first time). What type of massage did you have done, and what is the level of training and experience that your therapist has?
Why did you have a foot massage in the first place? Was this a full body massage, or did you go in specifically for a "foot massage"? If so, what were your symptoms prior to the massage?
Did you have any pain or discomfort during the massage itself?
According to the Mayo Clinic, very rare risks of massage can include nerve damage, and can worsen conditions such as a fracture or arthritis.
I can imagine that since your family doctor and a chiropractor were of no help, you would be hesitant to seek the advise of another health care professional, but I can also understand how these two professionals would not be the right person to talk to. If you are having severe foot pain, with the descriptions you use as "tearing", "burning" and now it has traveled up your leg and down to your toes, it sounds like you need to see a foot specialist who specializes in the bones, tendons, ligaments and nerves specifically in the foot and surrounding area.
How to find a Podiatrist from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA): http://iweb.apma.org/BuyersGuide/ProfessionalSearch.aspx
Let me know if this information helps, and I am interested in hearing what foot symptoms you were having prior to the massage (what led to a foot massage), and what type of massage you had.
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