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Massage therapy for Fibromyalgia

by Rayb » Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:36 pm

I have read about therapeutic benefits of massage therapy for fibromyalgia sufferers. I would appreciate your input on this. Is this a treatment that you provide? Thank you.

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