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I just got done reading an article from Fibromyalgia and as per usual it went on and on how beneficial massage or Rieke and physical therapy is for fibro patients as opposed to medications. I for one wish I never had to ever touch a pill and wish there was a true alternative to this condition. But lets face it these people who sit back and write these articles are usually talking through their hats. They don't have a clue as to the pain that we endure on a regular basis even without flare ups… read more
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Members candidly discussed the frustrating gap between expert recommendations for massage therapy and the financial reality of living with... Read more
@A MyFibroTeam Member I used to practice yoga (somatic) right up until I got frozen shoulder and you are so right the breathing, meditation and stretches are so wonderful. It was a fantastic class and I enjoyed it a lot. I just got accepted into a program where I can take yoga, swim. sewing all kinds of stuff and I so look forward to getting started. I have been so isolated for the last 3 years or so this will be a great social activity as well.
I used to go for massages and it did help some, especially my shoulders, traps and rhomboid mucles but too expensive. If you can find a MT that does trigger point therapy and myofascial release, this seems more helpful. And it does cause soreness when they work on trigger points but it is a "good pain" versus nagging "bad pain". I would still go for massages but at $120 an hour it is too much on our limited income.
I am 2nd degree reiki and have done the self reiki and it seems to ease the pain at least temporarily and is very calming and relaxing/
I tend to get a deep tissue massage and yes you will get sore afterwords but for me I do believe it helps on a regular basis. Sometimes my muscles are so tight I think they could walk on my back and it wouldn't hurt.,,, right away at least
I have tried regular massage about 1 every other week for about 2 months. It did help. I felt more fluid and like my shoulders weren't at my ears anymore. The cost does get in the way though. But over all I would say if you can afford it... It's worth it
Bonnie if you can get a doctor's note. That should help. :-)
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