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Back and neck pain

PegZo
PegZo
I am experiencing severe back and neck pain. I found out I have a herniated disk in my neck but I have been told by the doctor that most of my body pain is from the fibro. I don't do well with medication. Have any of you used physical therapy to help with fibro pain? My body feels like it would crack if someone touched it.
Any advice or thoughts you can share will be greatly appreciated.
deleted_user
deleted_user
PT on my hands helped a lot. Perhaps if you have access to a hot tub soaking there would help some. I do take narcotics for my pain.
Fantod
Fantod
I was in PT when first diagnosed. It was a disaster. I couldn't do much of anything that was expected. I was exhausted and in a great deal of pain. Personally, I don't feel that PT is all the helpful especially if your therapist doesn't get what Fibromyalgia (FMS) entails. Mine finally gave up and just did a massage every time that I showed up.

I think that you'[d be better off in a yoga class, doing Tai Chi or a water aerobics class for arthritics. The latter is especially great as it is done in a heated pool. No weight on your joints etc. It is a very slow paced class.

Good luck with whatever you decide to try. Take care.
k83317
k83317
I have had good success with massage therapy & holistic physical therapy with the knots that I get in my shoulders. It's just not long lasting. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had PT when I was first diagnosed. Did not help much. Therapist decided she was going to push me harder and I ended up crashing to the floor when I stood up. Legs just gave out. Never went back after that. I'm sure it has helped others. Can't hurt to try. Just be aware of your limits.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Acupuncture, it may take a few treatments, but it really helps. I am allergic to most medications so I try to control my symptoms naturally. I take supplements, I get acupuncture, I eat a natural diet free of gluten, chemicals and preservatives. I also incorporate exercise. I do Pilates for 30 minutes 3 times a week. Massage is great as well. I am also a big water drinker. If you are in a flare up it may take awhile to see results with acupuncture, but the long term benefits are amazing.

If you are doing PT I would recommend warm water therapy.
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
I have been in PT for other issues since I've been diagnosed, but it never did anything for the fibro pain. It might help the kind of neck pain you're having though. Most of my PT was for neck pain after my three car accidents in three years, and it did help with that. I still do some of the exercises they taught me.
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
PT has helped for my herniated disks (neck and lower back). Also chiropractor helped for general fibro pain in neck and shoulders.
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