Morning Jc-that is why some people find acuncture helpful-just make sure you go to someone who knows what they are doing and safely as well(in other words-licensed)
I wouldn't say the pool would have to be heated (unless you're in cold weather) but just walking around in pool water use to help me some)

Acupressure is really amazing. My daughters pediatrician is an osteopath. He showed us how to release the muscle spasms just by pressing. You find the knot and push until you feel it release. It's weird because it's like the muscle is trying to get away from you when it releases.

The good part is it's pretty harmless so you can give it a try. Heat will help before. Some people use a tennis ball against a wall for hard to reach spots.

Hi, Jancam!
I am doing a bunch of stuff..
- TENS unit
- massage
- ice/heat
- meditation/hypnosis
- aroma therapy
- certain foods
The 4 items at the top i think do not need explanation, but i can elaborate on how i use the last two.
With aroma therapy i feel it is a distraction. Just like noxious smells make you feel terrible, to me the good smells make me feel better.
I have tons of herbal oils - jasmine, lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, etc.
Sometimes i feel like using plain perfume. The herbs are associated in my mind with healing ( in my household first line of treatment for ailments was herbal medicine) and perfume is associated with parties ( dressing up, feeling pretty, etc )

Food - certain foods have anti inflammatory properties, others i swear " detox" my body. Whenever i feel sick to my stomach any green/leafy vegetables give me immediate relief. If i generally feel good, my pain level goes down. I eat parsley, dill, basil almost on daily basis.
I also like to bake. When i make my own bread i feel like i have real energy from healthy carbs vs store bought stuff. Energy for me also = less pain, because i am able to get my butt in gear and do things and destruct myself from pain.
Sugar and meat always make me feel sluggish and sickly.
Hope you have some success and feel better soon.

Hi Tigg...remember me? The tennis ball didn't work for me. The press release helped 5 minutes so she tried harder and longer and increased my pain ongoing! damaged something...now afraid to try again. More isn't better! :( Glad upi found relief! I may try again.....another therapist.
ACCUPUNCTURE? My daughter got relief for 3 days! but the cost was over 100$. Did you insurance pay? I so wish my insurance paid for this. I'd love to try it.

HELLO, BEFORE I FELL CHRONICALLY ILL I WAS DOING ALL SORTS OF ALTERNATIVE THERAPHIES FOR MY ALLERGY, BACK PAIN, STILL DIDN'T REALLY MAKE ME ANY HEALTHIER.
FOR PAIN I TAKE 'TRAUMEEL'' IN DROPS, ALSO HOMOEOPHATIC REMEDIES, I HAVE A ARNICA ,RUTA, RHUS TOX CREAM THAT I MASSAGE GENTLY ON THE MUSCLES AND IT HELPS A LITTLE WITH THE KNOTTED MUSCLES, WHAT YOU EAT ALSO HELPS WITH THE PAIN INTENSITY, I HAVE NOTICED OVER THE YEARS THAT IT DOES HAVE AN IMPACT, CAUSES TIREDNESS, AND THE PAIN IS MORE INTENSE IN MY HIPS JOINTS.
I HAD THE DRY NEEDLES YEARS AGO BUT MADE IT WORSE, RIGHT NOW NOTHING IS HELPING, ,ITS FROM DAY TO DAY.
HAVE YOU CHEQUED THAT YOUR VIT AND MINERALS INTAKE IS NORMAL, LACK OF ONE OR THE OTHER DOES HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT .
BEST WISHES**

Tried my chiropracter about my new neck pain. He took xrays said my neck isnt curved like it should be as pic showed straight neck. I had first adjustment that day and he hurt me in right shoulder blade area along spine. Went once more to see if helping me was going to be but it didnt and when I told him he hurt me last time he said good I did my job! I havent returned! Shoulder still hurts even torn rotator cuff seems to be constant four now. Shoulder blade along spine is still touchy. I dont see going back but my neck is out of kilter so I dunno where to turn. He told me posture is causing this neck issue. Dont look down. Its me in bed with poor posture reading laptop on chest Im sure.

Heat and ret seem to be the only things that provide any relief for me. Sorry I;m not much help!