i have had a few massages post DVT but I can't stand anyone touching my legs since the DVT so it's usually an upper body massage. I think exercise would be more beneficial than a massage in terms of circulation and muscle use. But hey, massages are awesome so I say get one. I would be hesitant thought to have anyone do any leg massages if your clot is still relatively new. Might want to run it past your doctor.

Fortunately I don't have any leg clots now (just trying to prevent new ones from forming in as many ways as I can).

I've had several massages since my DVT (fall of 2011), and the first few the therapist just did effleurage (sp?) on the leg, b/c of the pain. These days I can have full tilt massages on my leg. But I do them just to fell well overall, not to address clot issues. For that, I routinely pump my feet, especially while working at my desk job or when traveling. It was one of my first discoveries on how to help myself feel better. (It reduced pain, and assisted in moving blood up past damaged valves). As for your plan to actively prevent new clots, bravo; for that I drink extra water and take flax oil. and have been advised to take a baby aspirin. I didn't take flax oil or aspirin while on warfarin, though. I didn't want to mess with my good INR numbers. Good luck. And keep us posted with your discoveries and ideas.

I had a massage just about six weeks ago, actually, but since I still have clots in my right leg (chronic from 2005 and 2009), I didn't even let them touch my legs. Butt and feet were OK, but nothing in between.

Interestingly (and I wasn't expecting this), I had some anxiety when she was working on my back and ribs. The pressure pushing me down was a little freaky and reminded me of not being able to breath when I had my PEs. It wasn't enough for me to stop her, but it definitely broke into my relaxation.

I am 37 and have never had a massage. Lame much?

Massage would temporarily improve circulation, and has a lot of added health benefits. I don't feel like it would prevent clots, but I have no idea.

Weren't you just diagnosed? I apologize, I can't keep up around here! I just saw the comment about not currently having clots and was confused.

I wasn't diagnosed with DVT, but with a Pulmonary Embolism. The night of the diagnosis, I had a dopler done of my legs and they didn't see any clots. But where did the clot come from? So am trying to be careful with my legs as I recover from the lung clot.