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What to do if i have been back pain for few weeks, when i did massage the pain goes down till limb. why is it so?
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Nothing to worry : Massages will frequently result in a stance sensation in the limbs. This is likely related to a nerve that innervates both the back muscle and the leg or arm. The nerve is stimulated by massage and that stimulation is felt in the leg or arm. Doing the massage brings blood supply to the area and often helps with back pain. It can remodel fascia as well. Ignore the sensation in the limb and enjoy.
Answered 3/8/2014
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