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...
Hi all,
As I posted last week my doctor and I decided that I should pursue aquatic therapy, because the exercises that my current PT was giving me weren't working for me. I had my consultation with the owner, Ida, of the new PT clinic that I will be going to. She spent one an one half hours with me in a very thorough evalution of my case. It reminded me of Jess' myofascial therapist. She took extensive notes from our conversation, even though I had filled out the paperwork. She looked at me standing front, sideways, etc..., examined my pelvis, SI joints, and sacrum closely and as usual I was not in alignment due to my moderate hypermobility Finally, she watched me walk and then we discussed my ankle instability, wearing appropriate shoes, and trying over the counter orthodics as the doctor had suggested. After our consultaion, she came up with a plan that I am very pleased with.
First, she determined which water therapist would be best for me and chose one who works with the fibromyalgia clients. After she explained the water therapy treatment, I could see that they understand that we need breaks between movements to allow down time for the muscles and that movements shouldn't be repetitive, but varied. I will see him every Wed.
High priority with her was aligning my pelvis, so next week I also see the PT who she feels is an expert at alignment. She will work on my pelvis, etc... and then I will be given a belt to wear to hold it in place. I can even wear this belt in the water. Ida will be attending that session with me to consult with her therapist about my pelvic instability.
The first week of October, I'm scheduled for my biofeedback session. That will be interesting. This clinic has so many things to offer me, including a PT who specializes in taping (Kineseo tape). Evidently, taping is an art and can be quite varied in design, depending on the desired results. Currently, I wear one 4 inch length tape on each side of my thoracic spine and it has greatly helped stop my pain in the area between T10-T12,so I'm a believer in taping. The Kineseo tape doesn't irritate my skin, so I can wear it most of the time.
The expertise of the various PTs at this new clinic is so superior to the other place, where I was limited to one therapist who had only 6 years experience, was very traditional, and closed minded. Plus, she knew nothing about myofascial pain, so it is worth it to me to drive the 30 minutes to this new facility. I have my fingers crossed that they can succeed in retraining my muscles as well as helping me resolve a lot of my other issues.
As I posted last week my doctor and I decided that I should pursue aquatic therapy, because the exercises that my current PT was giving me weren't working for me. I had my consultation with the owner, Ida, of the new PT clinic that I will be going to. She spent one an one half hours with me in a very thorough evalution of my case. It reminded me of Jess' myofascial therapist. She took extensive notes from our conversation, even though I had filled out the paperwork. She looked at me standing front, sideways, etc..., examined my pelvis, SI joints, and sacrum closely and as usual I was not in alignment due to my moderate hypermobility Finally, she watched me walk and then we discussed my ankle instability, wearing appropriate shoes, and trying over the counter orthodics as the doctor had suggested. After our consultaion, she came up with a plan that I am very pleased with.
First, she determined which water therapist would be best for me and chose one who works with the fibromyalgia clients. After she explained the water therapy treatment, I could see that they understand that we need breaks between movements to allow down time for the muscles and that movements shouldn't be repetitive, but varied. I will see him every Wed.
High priority with her was aligning my pelvis, so next week I also see the PT who she feels is an expert at alignment. She will work on my pelvis, etc... and then I will be given a belt to wear to hold it in place. I can even wear this belt in the water. Ida will be attending that session with me to consult with her therapist about my pelvic instability.
The first week of October, I'm scheduled for my biofeedback session. That will be interesting. This clinic has so many things to offer me, including a PT who specializes in taping (Kineseo tape). Evidently, taping is an art and can be quite varied in design, depending on the desired results. Currently, I wear one 4 inch length tape on each side of my thoracic spine and it has greatly helped stop my pain in the area between T10-T12,so I'm a believer in taping. The Kineseo tape doesn't irritate my skin, so I can wear it most of the time.
The expertise of the various PTs at this new clinic is so superior to the other place, where I was limited to one therapist who had only 6 years experience, was very traditional, and closed minded. Plus, she knew nothing about myofascial pain, so it is worth it to me to drive the 30 minutes to this new facility. I have my fingers crossed that they can succeed in retraining my muscles as well as helping me resolve a lot of my other issues.
This new place sounds teriffic. So glad you went and tried it out. I think in our hearts we know when it is time to move on to something else. Sounds like you might have hit the jackpot! It's great you are getting so many different experienced therapists, in and out of the water. I have found my water therapy to be a life saver for me. I also did get to briefly experience biofeedback at the pain program, and I know it is going to be another fantastic tool for me as well. It really helps to give you a picture of what your muscles are doing. I don't know about you, but I like pictures. They can be very telling. Worth a thousand words as they say!
Wishing you all the best in this new clinic!! It sounds much better suited for you! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Sounds great. Your new person does sound more thourough, which is what you want. I had used Kinesio tape before and think it is good as well. Never used it on the back though, Do you use the black one? At least I feel with back pain I can put on a lidoderm patch or ben gay, where it is hard to slap patches all over your legs lol.
I think you will truly enjoy aqua therapy. It will be relaxing, help you with your muscles, and just something to enjoy. I dont have a formal script , but I am glad my pool is heated at 88 degrees. I think this place has good things to offer for you. Will you be in the pool with a pt, or will she show you the exercises and then you come on your own when you want?
Lastly, I know about pelvic instability. I dont have hypermobility, but mine does go out often ( it is getting better). John Barnes accounts 90% of the female patients I think he sees at the clinics with pelvic issues. Let us know how the belt goes. Will it eventually aid to align the spine/pelvis, and then you will no longer need it?
I am happy for you!
I think that John Barnes does mention in his book that the pelvis is often the source of women's problems. I know when he worked on me, he told me that he felt that my pelvis was the source of my pain issues. The problem is that my myofascial therapist worked on that area once a week for 4 years and didn't resolve my leg pain. Currently, I know that my psoas is tight, because when I see the Myotherapist , I have a lot of tightness in the psoas and TrPs that she has to deactivate. I stretch it everyday. It never hurts me, but it is tight, so obviously, I need more work done in this area. When this PT works on aligning my pelvis next week, I will ask her what part the fascia is playing in pulling the pelvis out of alignment. Anyway, the belt will help keep the pelvis in place and maybe it will learn where it is supposed to be if we keep it stable long enough. I have a lot of questions to ask the PT. I have had so much work done by osteopaths, chiropractors, prolotherapists and therapists to my pelvic area, you would think the pelvis would get the picture. It is such a complicated issue, but we'll see what happens with a new pair of eyes and hands working on it. I continue to hold out hope. Hugs to all and hope everyone had as good a week as possible with this condition.