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Has Anyone Ever Tried Massage Or Acupuncture For Pain Management??? What Were Your Results??

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hamburg, PA
April 15, 2022
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Members shared mixed experiences with massage and acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain, with many finding that massage can be too painful or... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with massage and acupuncture for fibromyalgia pain, with many finding that massage can be too painful or trigger muscle spasms, while acupuncture provided temporary relief for some but no benefit for others. Several members offered practical guidance, including requesting gentle or soft tissue massage, informing practitioners about fibromyalgia to avoid overstimulation, scheduling multiple acupuncture sessions close together for better results, and seeking affordable options through massage schools or fibromyalgia co-ops. A recurring theme was the importance of finding knowledgeable practitioners who understand fibromyalgia, starting slowly to avoid flare-ups, and recognizing that each person's pain is unique, so what helps one member may not work for another.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Massage causes severe muscle spasms and pain after the treatment. I found accupuncture relaxing but did nothing for my symptoms.

April 28, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had a Massage Therapist who was so excellent, he updated his training even with teachers who came over from other nations. BUT then he moved to another state. Massages did work really tremendously for me.

Acupuncture never helped me at all.

We are all unique, you will never know if something will help you, until you try it for yourself. My suggestion, try each one at different times so you can know IF it's helping or not.

April 19, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

As you every things we try to do is to a quick relief 🥲 the only thing that I can suggested is to go get a massage, make sure you let the person’s know that you want a soft tissue massage.

April 29, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member - I'm skeptical about the person giving you those massages. I'm GUESSING that massage therapist was too rough for your body. I wonder IF that massage therapist actually knows any truth about Fibromyalgia.

Wise to stop something that's too painful.

April 26, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have booked a massage for the end of this month. The therapist has a few fibro clients. Hope it gives a bit of relief. Thinking about acupuncture too. Also I have been prescribed gabapenton. Haven't taken any yet. Not sure how I feel bout it.

November 8, 2022

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