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  • Oct 1, 2008, 10:18 AM
    bear022013
    Degenerative Disc Disease And Failed back surgery syndrome
    I have had three lumbar surgeries,one cervical,achilles tear,ulnar nerve transposition ad nauseum.Would a Massage Therapist be able to help the disc disease?
    bear022013:)
  • Feb 12, 2009, 08:31 PM
    retiredforgood

    How old are you?
  • Mar 19, 2009, 08:54 AM
    Seegrist

    Sorry but no amount of massage therapy will get into the disc. It is surrounded by massive muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bone. Motion to the spine is your best bet. With motion your discs absorb fluid (called imbibition). Consult your local P.T. or even a chiropractor on exercises or treatments that can restore normal motion to the areas of the spine that have normal function following the surgeries. Good Luck.

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