May therapeutic exercises or massage that cause sweating be performed on Shabbat?

ShabbatMedical Treatment

Synopsis

Therapeutic exercise to induce sweating is forbidden on Shabbat. Pressing a baby's abdomen to expel feces is also forbidden.

Early Acharonim
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