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Can using a chiropractic vibrating back massager on my lower back during pregnancy harm the fetus in any way? it was a pretty powerful massager

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : It would not hurt anything but better to ask before you do something in pregnancy instead of after.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/11/2019

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A member asked:

Can using a chiropractic vibrating back massager on my lower back during pregnancy harm the fetus in any way? it was a pretty powerful massager

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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