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From: Jane on 21 Aug 2008 20:33 Along with severe chronic back pain, I have myofascial pain syndrome. I'm told it's very similar to fibromyalgia. There are places on my body that are very tender to the touch such as my upper arms, thighs and buttocks. I was wondering if it would be helpful if I used a gentle massager on those areas. I don't want to make it worse. The left side of my thigh and hip are so sore that I cannot lie on that side at all. The right side is also tender but not nearly as bad. Would massage help do you think? thanks
From: Michael B on 21 Aug 2008 21:31 A gentle massager? Probably not. Because it won't get to the primary trouble areas, and the more superficial areas are participating in protective guarding. Need to get to the trouble-makers, but not in a way to cause them and others to go into pain-spasm-pain cycles. Just an impression from someone with a very small amount of experience in such matters. On Aug 21, 8:33 pm, Jane <googlemail2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Along with severe chronic back pain, I have myofascial pain syndrome. > I'm told it's very similar to fibromyalgia. > > There are places on my body that are very tender to the touch such as > my upper arms, thighs and buttocks. I was wondering if it would be > helpful if I used a gentle massager on those areas. I don't want to > make it worse. > > The left side of my thigh and hip are so sore that I cannot lie on > that side at all. The right side is also tender but not nearly as > bad. > > Would massage help do you think? > > thanks
From: trents1gramma on 22 Aug 2008 07:42 The massagers you buy (unless you have a very wonderful person to help you), aren't able to reach the areas you want. The best answer would be to call around and see if you can find a Massage Therapist that KNOWS FIBRO!!! I have it and know how it hurts you. But, a massager or massage without someone that knows firbo, WILL make it much worse. gentle hugs n lots of love Cathi
From: Jane on 22 Aug 2008 20:08 On Aug 21, 8:33 pm, Jane <googlemail2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Along with severe chronic back pain, I have myofascial pain syndrome. > I'm told it's very similar to fibromyalgia. > > There are places on my body that are very tender to the touch such as > my upper arms, thighs and buttocks. I was wondering if it would be > helpful if I used a gentle massager on those areas. I don't want to > make it worse. > > The left side of my thigh and hip are so sore that I cannot lie on > that side at all. The right side is also tender but not nearly as > bad. > > Would massage help do you think? > > thanks Thanks. Guess I've got some research to do.
From: Michael B on 22 Aug 2008 22:56
Ya know, if you lived near me, we could probably get some of your issues under control, and help you learn how to keep them under control. Especially that "back pain". Betting your left buttock is a real issue. If you were wearing jeans, the back pocket would be over a couple of the more troublesome areas. And we would take care of it in what has been noted to be a rather novel way. But quite effective. On Aug 22, 8:08 pm, Jane <googlemail2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > On Aug 21, 8:33 pm, Jane <googlemail2...(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > Along with severe chronic back pain, I have myofascial pain syndrome. > > I'm told it's very similar to fibromyalgia. > > > There are places on my body that are very tender to the touch such as > > my upper arms, thighs and buttocks. I was wondering if it would be > > helpful if I used a gentle massager on those areas. I don't want to > > make it worse. > > > The left side of my thigh and hip are so sore that I cannot lie on > > that side at all. The right side is also tender but not nearly as > > bad. > > > Would massage help do you think? > > > thanks > > Thanks. Guess I've got some research to do. |