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Message therapist said i have very knotted upper back shoulder blades. if emg normal can i still have tingling in back withdiagnosed myofacial ?

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Don't get opinion: from massage therapist who has no medical training See your family doctor first to treat you or refer you to a specialist , it could be any thing proper diagnostic tests are needed.

Dr Willson and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/18/2015

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