How do members experience Therapeutic Massage?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Stiffness/spasticity 14 5
Pain 8 3
General health 7 3
Fibromyalgia 6 4
Back pain 2 2

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Back pain 1
Bruising 1
Neck and shoulder muscle soreness 1
Tenderness 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 3
Mild 2
None 14

Member evaluations

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evaluated on Sep 21, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for multiple system atrophy: Major
  • Side effects: Mild