Why external massage is useless for blocked arteries #circulation #healthmyths #explained

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]Look, I see patients spending hundreds on massages thinking it will help with better circulation. But here's the truth, it won't.

[00:00:10]If your leg arteries are clogged with plaque, rubbing the skin does absolutely nothing. It's just like trying to unclog a rusty pipe by polishing the outside of it, which is literally insane when you think about it. And if you have a hidden blood clot, massaging it could worsen your condition by helping it to travel straight to your lungs. Just go for a walk. Honestly, it's free. And your calf muscles will actually pump blood back to your heart.