8 patient evaluations for Massage Therapy taken for the purpose of 'pain'
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Jun 25, 2012 (Started May 15, 2010)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
60 min
Monthly
Advice & Tips:
Be sure your massage therapist is experienced in dealing with fibromyalgia and is willing to listen and seeks your input. Remember that you are in charge of the session, not the massage therapist, but be open to their input, as well.
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 1 helpful mark
Apr 9, 2012 (Started Jul 01, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for Promote relaxation)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
60 min
Monthly
Cost:
$200+ monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 27, 2011 (Started Sep 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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EffectivenessMajor (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
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EffectivenessMajor (for pain)
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EffectivenessMajor (for Support quality of life)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
180 min
Monthly
Advice & Tips:
i have found the Swedish method excellent. Next day slightly sore.
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 15, 2009 (Started Jan 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessMajor (for neck pain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
60 min
Weekly
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Side effects:
pain
Apr 23, 2009 (Started Jan 10, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain in shoulder(s))
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EffectivenessModerate (for neck pain)
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Side effectsMild (pain)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
60 min
Weekly
Advice & Tips:
I really do enjoy going for my massages. It not only helps with decreasing my pain but it also helps with overall relaxation and stess relief. I also find it is very beneficial in lowering my anxiety levels and just gives me an overall general feeling of wellbeing.
Cost:
$200+ monthly
Side effects:
pain
- 0 helpful marks
Jun 3, 2009 (Started Jan 17, 2009)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Other)
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EffectivenessSlight (for General health)
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EffectivenessModerate (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness in jaw)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain in shoulder(s))
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EffectivenessModerate (for neck pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pressure headaches)
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EffectivenessSlight (for whole body joint ache)
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Side effectsModerate (pain, muscle pain, stiffness, muscle soreness, muscle aches)
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AdherenceSometimes
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
Monthly
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
pain, muscle aches, muscle soreness, stiffness, muscle pain
May 6, 2009 (Started Jan 17, 2009)
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EffectivenessNone (for Other)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for General health)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for pain)
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EffectivenessSlight (for whole body joint ache)
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EffectivenessSlight (for stiffness in jaw)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain in shoulder(s))
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EffectivenessModerate (for neck pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pressure headaches)
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Side effectsModerate (pain, muscle pain, stiffness, muscle soreness, muscle aches)
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
Every Other Week
Advice & Tips:
I do recommend this treatment, because it does get those tough knots out of our muscles, which does make me feel a bit better, after the initial shock and pain.
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
pain, muscle aches, muscle soreness, stiffness, muscle pain
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 8, 2009 (Started Jul 01, 2004)
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EffectivenessMajor (for fibromyalgia)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessMajor (for whole body joint ache)
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EffectivenessMajor (for pain in shoulder(s))
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EffectivenessMajor (for neck pain)
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EffectivenessMajor (for pressure headaches)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenSomewhat hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 25, 2008 (Started Sep 09, 2008)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 hr
Weekly
Cost:
$200+ monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 30, 2008 (Started Aug 01, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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EffectivenessModerate (for pain)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stress)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1 hr
Every Other Week
- 0 helpful marks
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