Myofascial Pain Syndrome Support Group
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (or MPS) is a term used to describe one of the conditions characterized by chronic pain. It is associated with and caused by "trigger points" (TrPs), sensitive and painful areas between the muscle and fascia. The symptoms can range from referred pain through myofascial trigger points to specific pains in other areas of the body. It may be related...
I was doing really well. Osteopathy and joint injection really got my SI joint dysfunction under control which made the refered pain in my legs and glutes almost go away completely. My PT started really making progress with the myofascial pain in my chest. I was doing roller derby 2-3 times a week and loving it. Then I broke and dislocated my right ankle skating outdoors for a fundraising event on 7/31. The immoblility is starting to aggravate stuff and I really bummed I can skate anymore. It's is the only activity that inspired to work throught the pain and get active again since I began dealing with chronic pain over 3 yrs ago.
Sorry to hear about your injury -- and the subsequent immobility. With all due respect, though, I wonder if roller derby is the right activity to get back into after making so much progress with the myofascial pain. I totally understand if you loved doing something, but if it's something objectively dangerous and prone to injury, then you have to be fully willing to take on the risk of injury and more pain.
I really enjoyed the limited amount of running I got into before getting this pain, for example -- but I don't think I'll ever take it up again, there are plenty of other physical activities I can find to enjoy, from walking and swimming to yoga, easy bike rides and dancing to my iPod music. Sure, I'd love to be out there playing tennis, running marathons and getting "buff" but it's more important to me now to stay pain-free and enjoy my life and stay active and functional.
I am sorry to hear you broke your ankle! Just saw it off you don't need it anyway. JUST KIDDING!!!
I am suprised you do roller derby, that is a tough sport and also very easy to get hurt in. I am learning how to change my old habits and not rock climb anymore or mountain bike. But like sharogold said there are many other activites out there you can do with less risk of a major set back, and then more pain in the long run.
The only advice I can give you is to try and stay focused on the fact that this is a temporary setback, rather than everything going back to being as bad as it used to be. If you managed to make such good progress before you can again, but I would suggest you write out a 'recovery' plan, for the weeks your ankle will take to heal and then for the same amount of time to slowly build yourself up again. I hope that makes some sort of sense, and good luck!