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Old 06-09-2015, 09:54 PM #1
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Default If a nerve is desensitized, does that mean it is damaged?

Hey everyone.

So as part of a stress relief therapy for myself( as well as helping with headaches), I do a daily scalp/neck massage that usually lasts around 20-30 minutes. I put a fair amount of pressure (not too much) on my fingertips while doing a circular motion massage. Sometimes I push up areas of skin in between both hands (like a pinch with 2 hands) which really helps with trigger point release.

Anyways, I've noticed that the very very tips of my middle fingers are a little less sensitive then my other fingers, not with stimulation to something pointy like a pen, but a more flat surface like a finger nail.

I was thinking this is what happens to like guitar players? Although I'm
Not sure it's a callous or anything.

Is this something to be concerned about? Is very small scale desensitization from repeated massage the same as nerve damage to the peripheral nerves in my fingertips, or is it something different? Confused on how to interpret it..

Thanks in advance!
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