Can back be massaged when it has a benign tumor?
Patient: My boyfriend has a benign tumor that is wrapped around his spinal cord around c-6 or 7.  Iam a massage therapist.  Can his back be massaged.  Can I manipulate the tissue around the spinal cord in this area.  He has had it since childhood he said and the doctors told him to just stay away from it.  I feel bad because he needs a back massage and I'm afraid to do anything.   YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Hi and thanks for the query,A benign tumor would not decrease in size with massage. In case it is already causing pain or symptoms, depending on the size, removing it could be an option. Kind regards