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Unbearable shooting/throbbing neck, head and back pain after a deep tissue massage?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Drink Water: Take an anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen or a medicine like acetaminophen. And try taking something cold from the freezer, wrapping in a towel and place it on the areas that hurt, 10 min on, 10 min off. Good luck.

Dr Rosenfeld agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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