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Is acupressure effective if you have nerve or tendon damage?
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Yes: Acupuncture has been shown to help with pain. It can however not replace medical assessment and treatment.
Answered 5/8/2014
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Yes: Yes. Acupressure can not replace surgical intervention when required but it can expedite healing and decrease pain (for musculo skeletal injuries).
Answered 2/5/2013
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