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Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
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Hi Sitke,
Someone (physiatrist or therapist) should have given you some idea of what to expect; if not, ask.
Some types of "massage"—like exercise—require warm-up & cool-down exercises/stretching; if they're not done (properly), trouble can result. Also keep hydrated.
Can you tell if the pain is sore muscles or nerve-related? Muscles like heat & magnesium (pills and/or lotion/epsom soak); nerves like cold (ice for 20 minutes, then stop) & NSAIDs. Ask therapist what else you can do.
My suggestion is try to keep the attitude positive, and keep giving feedback to the therapist and physiatrist. My guess is that it's temporary, but if there's a problem with the therapist, ask for a different one.
Doc
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Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
Last edited by Dr. Smith; 06-23-2014 at 09:58 AM.
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