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Greencastle, PA

Have any of you had good experience with physical therapy?

July 5, 2016
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Members shared mixed experiences with physical therapy for fibromyalgia, with some finding it helpful for improving mobility and managing pain... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with physical therapy for fibromyalgia, with some finding it helpful for improving mobility and managing pain through stretching, heated pools, and targeted exercises, while others reported that PT caused flares, increased pain, or simply wasn't sustainable long-term. Several members highlighted practical barriers including high insurance co-pays, limited coverage allowing only brief treatment periods, and the challenge of maintaining motivation for home exercises once formal therapy ends. A recurring theme was the importance of finding the right therapist who understands fibromyalgia's unique needs, avoiding deep tissue work that can trigger flares, and recognizing that gentle, consistent movement at home is often more sustainable than formal PT for many living with chronic pain.

A MyFibroTeam Member

It can help with the right therapist, but I find most people cannot afford it, and if they do have coverage it's only for a brief time, with high co-payments. With Fibromyalgia, I think the fatigue, pain, etc., makes it difficult for some to get to PT, as it is to continue with it. Like most things, it takes commitment. Once in habit of it, I think it's very doable and worthwhile.

When I was working, I regularly saw a chiropractor and it was very beneficial. I cannot do deep massage. Its too painful. Again, insurance co-pays are just too high now with all the national changes these past few years, so I don't do PT, Chiropractor, or Massage. I try to do what I can at home, because I know what to do. Bottom line, it's more beneficial to keep moving. Not doing so makes things worse. Especially if you've been sedentary for awhile, and then are called upon to do anything.

August 6, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I used to go for months yrs ago but with the athritis and broken back prob discs aswell as other illnesses thy agreed thy were causing me more harm than good I do gentle stretches myself now wen I'm able and also use a heated pool to swim and excersize hope this helps u xx

July 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Physical therapy helps if your insurance covers it. I went for 6 weeks. ...helped when I was going but I think we need a as needed order from doctors. ....that way we can go when we are really sore. I found a great therapist but need the order .

July 27, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was working out in a pool. I experienced pain after each time in the pool but, it's something that I think that I should have kept up with.

July 24, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I went to PTL and it helped with me being able to move my arms higher, but the pain was to much to bare. I was doing my home exercises as told, but it was just not for me. It did help in some areas but the pain to me just made it not worth it.

July 5, 2016

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