massage therapy and CF

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tammykrumrey

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I know of some adults with CF who also use massage therapy and say that it is really helps them.

As for expense, try a chiropractic college. We have one here locally who has great rates on massage therapy. The one here in our area does children at no cost if a parent is a 'regular', so I am considering doing this for myself and my two girls<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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tammykrumrey

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I know of some adults with CF who also use massage therapy and say that it is really helps them.

As for expense, try a chiropractic college. We have one here locally who has great rates on massage therapy. The one here in our area does children at no cost if a parent is a 'regular', so I am considering doing this for myself and my two girls<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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CowTown

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Massage helps my muscless relax like everyone is saying. I've also tried acupuncture and that helped my breathing, muscles and sinuses a lot! Insurance won't cover it of course, but it helps and should be recognized.
 
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CowTown

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Massage helps my muscless relax like everyone is saying. I've also tried acupuncture and that helped my breathing, muscles and sinuses a lot! Insurance won't cover it of course, but it helps and should be recognized.
 
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CowTown

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Massage helps my muscless relax like everyone is saying. I've also tried acupuncture and that helped my breathing, muscles and sinuses a lot! Insurance won't cover it of course, but it helps and should be recognized.
 
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Allie

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Ry got a full massage at least twice a month. His doctor recommended it for his CFRA, which was absolutely awful when he started, but the massage therapy was the only thing that really helped his flares go down in frequency and seriousness. He felt like it helped his CF too, not in a "Sir, alert the commissioner!" way, but in a way that was noticable to him.
 
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Allie

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Ry got a full massage at least twice a month. His doctor recommended it for his CFRA, which was absolutely awful when he started, but the massage therapy was the only thing that really helped his flares go down in frequency and seriousness. He felt like it helped his CF too, not in a "Sir, alert the commissioner!" way, but in a way that was noticable to him.
 
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Allie

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Ry got a full massage at least twice a month. His doctor recommended it for his CFRA, which was absolutely awful when he started, but the massage therapy was the only thing that really helped his flares go down in frequency and seriousness. He felt like it helped his CF too, not in a "Sir, alert the commissioner!" way, but in a way that was noticable to him.
 
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mom2lillian

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just thought I would mention that there might be a way to get insurance to cover massage depending on your carrier and coverage.

My old chiropractor billed the massage out as one of the services I was receiving I believe they refer to it as a 'modality of treatment' the billing code is CPT97140 and it is covered by my insurance.

You can call a chiro's office, ask if they have masseus that they are willing to at least call your insuracne to verify if their codes are covered or try sending one through (you will have to pay first most likely) and see if it gets covered. I just switched to a new office and they were not even aware that they could do this so I gave them the billing code and it is working there as well.

I pay the same $15 copay for an adjustment or an adjustment and a 1 hour massage--now there is a no brainer! I get 30 covered visits a year I believe. I know I have really good insurance but it is worth looking in to and you might be surprised!
 
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mom2lillian

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just thought I would mention that there might be a way to get insurance to cover massage depending on your carrier and coverage.

My old chiropractor billed the massage out as one of the services I was receiving I believe they refer to it as a 'modality of treatment' the billing code is CPT97140 and it is covered by my insurance.

You can call a chiro's office, ask if they have masseus that they are willing to at least call your insuracne to verify if their codes are covered or try sending one through (you will have to pay first most likely) and see if it gets covered. I just switched to a new office and they were not even aware that they could do this so I gave them the billing code and it is working there as well.

I pay the same $15 copay for an adjustment or an adjustment and a 1 hour massage--now there is a no brainer! I get 30 covered visits a year I believe. I know I have really good insurance but it is worth looking in to and you might be surprised!
 
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mom2lillian

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just thought I would mention that there might be a way to get insurance to cover massage depending on your carrier and coverage.

My old chiropractor billed the massage out as one of the services I was receiving I believe they refer to it as a 'modality of treatment' the billing code is CPT97140 and it is covered by my insurance.

You can call a chiro's office, ask if they have masseus that they are willing to at least call your insuracne to verify if their codes are covered or try sending one through (you will have to pay first most likely) and see if it gets covered. I just switched to a new office and they were not even aware that they could do this so I gave them the billing code and it is working there as well.

I pay the same $15 copay for an adjustment or an adjustment and a 1 hour massage--now there is a no brainer! I get 30 covered visits a year I believe. I know I have really good insurance but it is worth looking in to and you might be surprised!
 
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