Fibromyalgia Support Group

You're not alone in your pain. Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. If you're trying to cope with pain throughout your body, sleep problems, general fatigue, or other common fibromyalgia symptoms, you're in the right place. The community is here for you to talk about therapies and share your challenges.

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CajunTiger 02/05/2010

Hey folks! We've been talking alot about trigger release lately, and thanks to all who have given me some great insight into this......

Have any of you tried a ball or roller to help with this? I've seen some online, but wonder if anybody has had any success?

Thanks a bunch, and GEAUX SAINTS!!

deleted_user 02/06/2010

How I use the tennis balls:
I have 2 tennis balls in a over-the-knee sock..I hold the toe of the sock and toss it over one shoulder, holding onto the sock.
I let it settle where I need it (where the knot is).
I stand as close to a wall as I can and move my body instead of the balls.
The pressure of lying down on them is too intense for me.The gentle pressure is helpful...
The odor of the fun tubes gives me a headache.

deleted_user 02/08/2010

I have a roller thing. It's called a foam roller. I got it from Target- got it when I was in a workout boot camp. I only used it back then. It seemed to pull at those trigger points when I used it near them. But it didn't aggravate them. The key to using it is to get it to the point you start to feel some pain and stay still. Moving back and forth (like you are trying to massage the area) can make it feel worse and cause bruising. There is an instructional DVD that came with the one I ordered. I need to get back to using it, I haven't in many months. I really can't remember how it helped long term, I just remember the feeling when I hit some of those bad spots.

deleted_user 02/08/2010

BTW, congrats Saints, but Geaux Colts!!!! A fan for life.

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