Ask the doctor: Can a massage cause a stroke?
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Can a massage break open a plaque, leading to a blood clot? That isn't likely. The force of a vigorous massage doesn't really compare with the constant pounding that plaque faces with each individual heartbeat, or with the increase in blood pressure that occurs when you get out of bed in the morning to brush your teeth. So when it comes to stroke, having a deep muscle massage should be fine.
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