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Anyone else have severe delayed pain response to any massage?

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
St. John's, NL

I used to get dep tissue massage for years. Loved it. I am very familiar with the fact you can feel achy and tender the next day. But in the last 2 years I have been having excruiating pain in the most severely knotted muscles starting hours later. Eapecially my neck muscles. I have such severely knotted and tight muscles, and I love getting the massage, but I cant now as the paib afterwards is not worth it. I have seen multiple massage therapists and same results. I tried various types of… read more

January 8, 2019
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Members shared their frustrations about experiencing severe delayed pain hours or days after massages, physical therapy, or chiropractic... Read more

Members shared their frustrations about experiencing severe delayed pain hours or days after massages, physical therapy, or chiropractic adjustments, with many describing excruciating pain that can last for days and sometimes feeling worse than before the treatment. Several members offered practical strategies, including communicating clear pressure limits to therapists, requesting palm-only or very gentle techniques, avoiding deep tissue work entirely, and checking potassium and sodium levels as nutritional deficiencies can affect muscle response. A recurring theme was the difficult choice of giving up treatments that feel good in the moment because the delayed pain isn't worth it, with members validating each other's experiences and emphasizing the importance of listening to your body and advocating for what works best for you.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get that from taking a shower.. massaging hurts as it is done.. but the pain is different about 4 hours later after getting off the table.. like it has to catch up with me and when it does it takes me out! I understand what you are saying.. Maybe no more deep tissue massaging?Would the masseuse work with you to find your threshold?

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member. Yes we have to pay attention to things we do and decide if its worth the pain and exhaustion we will feel later. I always give myself a few days to recoup anytime I overdue it. You will learn your body and your limitations. It just takes time
After 30 years with fibro, I know when I'm gonna pay. Lol

January 9, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi hun I had the same thing used to go to physio and they used to say I was all knotted up ,after they had finished I felt amazing until later that night when I would sit crying in horrendous pain, so now i always refuse any massage or malipulation, so thats the only thing i can suggest is just don't have a masage I know that sounds basic but it works for me hun xx lots of hugs

January 8, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I quit getting massages years ago. I almost called 911 after the last one. Thought I was going to die in pain. AWFUL !

January 11, 2019
A MyFibroTeam Member

I can only get a massage..if they use their palm only ,,no fingers..if they use their fingers and push...the pain lasts for days or a week..I can only have a light massage with open hand and only palm of hand..

January 9, 2019

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