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Can a relaxing massage hurt my back?

My friend recently had a massage and felt some pain in her back soon after. I want to have a relaxing massage too, but I'd like to know can it hurt my back?
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How important is stretching?

I've never played any sports before, but I want to start going to the gym. Before that, I would like to know how important is stretching and do I need to do it before every practice?...
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What are the best ways to prevent running injuries?

My 15-year old daughter loves running and is one of the best runners in school. Despite that, she's had a couple of big injuries. I'd like to know what are the best ways to prevent...
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What should I do about head twitches?

I have random head twitches for about a year, and now with them, I've been experiencing anxiety attacks. These attacks make me unable to breathe, shake uncontrollably, and break...
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What should I do with my persistent crick in neck?

I'm 40 years old, and I've been dealing with a persistent crick in my neck over a month now. Probably because I slept on it wrong, or something. What can I do?
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Can a massage relieve my anxiety?

I have a lot of anxiety about a trip I'm going to take, and I can't take it any more. Do you think I should go to massage therapy? Will it help relax me and reduce my anxiety?...
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Is a tic disorder considered a mental illness?

I was diagnosed with a tic disorder when I was a child and I currently manage it with medications. I'm 22 years old now. Is a tic disorder usually considered a mental illness?...
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What are the psychological effects of using a wheelchair?

After a motorcycle accident, I have to be in a wheelchair for a while while I undergo physical therapy. I'm too weak to even walk and it's making me feel small and helpless....
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Are muscle spasms a symptom of Alzheimer's?

My older brother who's 73 was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I noticed that his arm twitches. Could this be from the Alzheimer's?
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What can I do for my shoulder and neck pain?

I'm not really sure how it happened, but my upper back on my right side is hurting me. It extends to the side of my neck and the pain is making it really hard for me to concentrate....
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There's still pain after cortisone. What should I do?

I just received a shot of cortisone in my shoulder a few days ago, but the pain is still there. Is there anything else I can do?
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Does osteopathic medicine reduce anxiety?

I'm trying to find ways to reduce my anxiety because it has become so severe. I don't want to take medications at all either. What therapies should I look at to help? Can osteopathic...
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How does foot reflexology work?

I'm going to get foot reflexology on my feet, because I'm always on them. Will this help me get some pain relief?
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My daughter has chronic pain. What should I do?

My daughter has been dealing with chronic pain for a year and a half. I feel like this has to do with her stress and anxiety, because there's nothing physically wrong with her....
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Is obesity considered a psychiatric disorder?

My mom thinks my mental health has a lot to do with my weight because I apparently "eat my feelings". Maybe it's true, but I don't know. I'm borderline obese, and my mom is really...
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How is multiple sclerosis detected?

I'm a 20 year old guy with a family history of multiple sclerosis. If I wanted to get tested for multiple sclerosis, how can I do that? Where do I start?
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Is anxiety a normal part of fibromyalgia?

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 6 years ago when I was 30 years old. However, one thing I never really understood is the anxiety that I feel with this disease. Since my diagnosis,...
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Does schizophrenia cause seizures?

My son is 30 years old, and he was just diagnosed with schizophrenia. Could this explain the seizures that he had? Does schizophrenia cause seizures?
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Does MS cause staring?

My sister, age 22, was just diagnosed with MS. I was hoping it could explain the way that she stares. She sometimes stares out into space and can't seem to snap out of it. She...
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Feelings of depression with multiple sclerosis

Despite having MS, I'm pretty active in my life. But I feel like the medications I'm taking are making me feel depressed and quite fatigued. I'm not sure if I'm overdoing it...
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