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Can lower bakc massage worsen radiculopathy?
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Possible: Anything is possible. It would not be typical for a gentle massage to worsen a radiculopathy however a more vigorous massage might.
Answered 4/11/2014
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Varies: Varies, sometimes massage can help the symptoms of a radiculopathy, but you are right it sometimes worsen the symptoms as well.
Answered 5/29/2017
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