A 32-year-old member asked:
How do i massage out knots in my forearm after rotator cuff surgery and retyinng of ligamentns?
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Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Discuss...: Discuss this with your physical therapist. They will be able to add a massage component to your rehab. This will help relieve the tightness in your forearm.
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Dr. Charles Tomananswered
Sports Medicine 20 years experience
Gently: Gently massage them out. This should not affect the outcome of your surgery. Your therapist may be able to help you with this as well. Thanks.
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Last updated Jun 16, 2014
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