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How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome?

I am a 46 year old female who frequently experiences carpal tunnel syndrome. What hand surgeries can stop or reduce my pain?
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Will massage help my arm pain?

I've been dealing with arm pain for 3 months and it's getting worse. Can a massage help me with it?
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Can massages relieve stress?

I'm 34 and work a lot so I'm under a lot of stress very often. Can massages help me relieve it? I'd rather have a good massage rather than taking some medication for my stress...
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Can a relaxing massage hurt my back?

My friend recently had a massage and felt some pain in her back soon after. I want to have a relaxing massage too, but I'd like to know can it hurt my back?
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How often should busy people have massages?

I am a 37-year old mom and have a full time job so I'm extremely busy. I really need to relax more and I'm wondering how often should people have massages to help them relax?...
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What's the best oil for a massage?

I've been wanting to get a massage for a while and I want to use essential oils for it. What essential oils are the best for a nice, relaxing massage?
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Is an aromatherapy massage beneficial?

I get massages frequently, but my friend told me that I should try an aromatherapy massage with essential oils. Are there a lot of benefits with this?
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What should I do with my persistent crick in neck?

I'm 40 years old, and I've been dealing with a persistent crick in my neck over a month now. Probably because I slept on it wrong, or something. What can I do?
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Can a massage relieve my anxiety?

I have a lot of anxiety about a trip I'm going to take, and I can't take it any more. Do you think I should go to massage therapy? Will it help relax me and reduce my anxiety?...
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Can massage therapy help me with my menstrual cramps?

Every month I get really bad cramps that are, somewhat, unbearable. There's nothing wrong with me though, according to my OB-GYN, so I'm looking for ways to help me cope with...
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Are osteopaths considered doctors?

I noticed that osteopaths have a different abbreviation than regular doctors--DO instead of MD. Are osteopaths considered doctors?
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What could be causing my muscular pain?

I injured my leg playing soccer over a year ago. I didn't pay much mind to it at the time, but now there's been pain in my calf muscle that hasn't healed. The pain comes particularly...
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Is Arnica a safe way to treat back strains?

I think I strained my back while going to the gym and I was looking at Arnica to help with the pain and healing. Is Arnica a good treatment for back strains? Is it safe?
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Does osteopathic medicine reduce anxiety?

I'm trying to find ways to reduce my anxiety because it has become so severe. I don't want to take medications at all either. What therapies should I look at to help? Can osteopathic...
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What causes neck spasms?

I have no history of back trouble, but recently my neck has started going into severe spasms. It doesn't seem to be connected with exercise or exertion at all. Is this a real...
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Why does it hurt right below my shoulder blade?

I'm 20 years old, and right below my right shoulder blade, I have a really strange pain. That area's been hurting me for about a few days. What could be causing it? Do I need...
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What are the benefits of a Swedish massage?

I want to get a Swedish massage, but I just want to see why this is a better option than a regular massage. What are its benefits?
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Can massage therapy help with chronic pain?

I have chronic pain because of my autoimmune disease. I'm looking into massage therapy to help me find some relief with my pain. Does it work?
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How do you treat a pulled neck muscle?

I'm 45, and have no history of back problems but now my neck won't stop hurting. I think I pulled a muscle in my neck somehow, how should I treat it?
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Will Advil interact negatively with Flexeril?

I'm 35 years old, and I have lower back pain often. My doctor prescribed Flexeril for this lower back pain, but I also take over-the-counter painkillers, like Advil, along with...
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