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Should i seek massage therapy for spinal arthritis?
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Not recommended: Massage therapy is not going to significantly improve pain in spinal arthritis. It may provide temporary relief (minutes to hours) of the pain.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Can help: Massage is useful for tight muscles. Pt is useful to help learn stretches and exercises to maintain mobility with arthritis.
Answered 4/22/2014
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