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May 27, 2016
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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing painful muscle knots throughout their bodies, most commonly in the neck, shoulders, back,... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing painful muscle knots throughout their bodies, most commonly in the neck, shoulders, back, calves, thighs, and feet, with some describing them as feeling like pebbles or paperclips under the skin. Many community members shared practical strategies for relief, including massage therapy (despite the initial pain), trigger point injections, magnesium supplementation, Tiger Balm, essential oils, heat therapy, stretching, and applying firm pressure directly to the knot until it releases. A recurring theme was the delicate balance between needing deep relief and managing hypersensitivity to touch, with several members noting that while treatments can be intensely painful in the moment, they often provide longer-term benefit.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes! I have them in my neck, shoulders and foot. Recently they have appeared in my thigh. Tiger Balm is wonderful for this, it hurts to rub them but feels better afterwards. The ones in my feet feel like paperclips under my skin.

May 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I wake up with knots in my back and the first thing I do it stretch it out till it cracks - start to feel better once I've had a shower and a short walk with dog which I do regardless of the pain because I know I'll benefit from it xx

May 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi, i know that if i run the upper side of my forearm, i feel little bumps. I haven't gotten enough courage to try a massage, i don't even let my boyfriend rub my shoulders, lol.

May 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I go to a massage therapist for these. An hour of session and she still can't get most of them out. Hurts like heck the next several days, but is better in the long run for keeping the knots at bay. Also use essential oils for muscle relief. Rubbing that into the knots before bed helps me sleep.

October 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Well I like to thank everyone who answered my question they are all helpful answers

May 29, 2016

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