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Massage therapy

April 10, 2007 By Alan Matsumoto, M.D.

Question

Can massage therapy help or hurt a person dealing with arthritis?

Answer

If it feels good… I do not see a problem.

Alan Matsumoto, M.D.

About Alan Matsumoto, M.D.

Part-time Faculty, Division of Rheumatology
Johns Hopkins University

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