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Yes, bruising can occur especially for people with sensitive skin or skin that bruises easily because of the forcefulness used during the massage. Bruises might not be visible until 24 hours later.

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No, never massage a bruise. Bruises sometimes have small clots in them. You do not want to shift the clot. Just let things heal up on their own. If anything, you can apply cold packs for the first 48 hours, then switch to warm packs after.

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