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Can massage help pain, or is exercise better?

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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandez answered

No need to choose: Depending on the type of pain, both massage and exercise can be helpful. In general muscle related pain responds well to massage and exercise.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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