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My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

 
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Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

It would be, but only if you had a doctor's prescription.

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Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

It would be, but only if you had a doctor's prescription.

My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

Yes, I began regular massage therapy years ago with a letter from my doctor indicating that it was a medical necessity for me.  So on the basis of that, this should be a legitimate, deductible medical expense?
Coleen3
Intuit Alumni

My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

Yes!

My upper spine is surgically fused, and I cannot move the muscles in my neck and upper back. I get massage therapy to stimulate muscles I cannot move. Deductible expense?

Bless you, both for a speedy reply and the good news it brings!
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