Massage during a dive trip

[mchiapetto]

I am sure there are posts here I could research but I need a quick answer and the connection speed here in Cozumel is slow.

Are there any concerns with getting a massage during a dive trip? I wonder would there be a possibility of the massage causing more nitrogen to release from tissue into the blood. Or maybe it does not work that way.

We have been in Coz for the last 5 days and diving 3 times per day. Our bodies are feeling the effect of all this activity and a massage sounds wonderful right now. But we do not want to do anything that might not be good for our health.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[DocVikingo]

I'd avoid extreme massage techniques such as Rolfing, very deep tissue work & vigorous joint mobilization, which should be easy as in my experience these are not widely practiced on Coz.

A sensible message, however, should pose no DCI issues.

Enjoy.

DocVikingo

 

[DocRCH]

It would help the blood flow without exercise and should not be a problem with off-gassing. Since massage is passive, it would not build up more CO2 or N2 at surface pressure. Enjoy yourself.

Robert:doctor:

 

[cougar]

..and I know where to get a good one. Very fine lady by the name of Brenda works at LaCieba. Her husband is dive instructor and she is a diver herself. Brenda not only does really good work...she is knowledgable about the divingquestions you have. Tell her Lynne from New Mexico told you about her