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Need doctor's help! will massage help dystonia?

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Dr. William Singeranswered

Pediatric Neurology 53 years experience

Possibly: Massage will cause a relaxation of muscles which should at least temporarily help dystonia.

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Dr. Mark Fisheranswered

Neurology 31 years experience

No: It may briefly relieve pain from the spasm of the dystonia, but it won't make the dystonia any better or worse. Dystonia happens in the brain.

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