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A member asked:
How do i massage out knots in my forearm after rotator cuff surgery and retyinng of ligamentns?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 7/20/2013
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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.
Answered 6/16/2014
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