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Edgewood, MD

Has anyone had any success with massage therapy? What benefits did you have? How often do you go and what type of massage do you get?

Thanks in advance.

December 20, 2014
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A MyMSTeam Member

I have been gettung massages for about 10 years now. How often I go depends on how bad my pain and muscle spasticity is. One of my primary ongoing MS symptoms is muscle rigidity, cramping, tightness and spasticity (legs, back and neck mostly). I get deep tissue massage 1-2 times a week during more painful times and at least once every 2 weeks for maintenance. Provides a lot of benefit for me because it loosens up tight, sore muscles.

December 20, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

I benefit a great deal from massage. Since I can't afford a therapy session, by husband graciously rubs my feet and helps me stretch daily. We also joined a gym that offers 10 minute hydro-massage. The main benefit for me is that it reduces my spacicity and reduces my fatigue and emotional melt-downs.

December 21, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

I tried to go. Hard now being bedridden....so looking for massage therapists that do home visits.
They did "seem" to help some.

December 22, 2014
A MyMSTeam Member

I massage my own muscles and do stretches. Exercise helps with some stiffness.

December 21, 2014
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