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...
After my PT disagreement and ending up in a flare, I made an appointment to see my Myotherapist last Monday. I hadn't seen her for a year, so we had to catch up first and then she went to work on me. Her normal appointments are one and one half hours, but since we chatted, she only had time to work on my lower body, waist to feet. She was able to release those TrPs and I felt soooooo much better. I am going to incorporate her into my routine once a week. I returned to see her again on Thurs. so that she could cover my entire body.
Saw the PT on Tues. and she worked on me too and said nothing about doing any strengthening. At least she respected our truce, which was to let the doctor decide how she should proceed with me. Anyway, I saw her again on Friday and my legs were feeling good, so I told her that I felt that I could do 5 step ups, but that was my limit for that day. She readily agreed without an agrument that I could "do more". Maybe that is progress, because she compromised. I looked again at the doctor's referral and he did mention "gentle myofascial release to improve myofascial pain". But myofascial pain wasn't listed under the diagnosis.
I see him Thursday and have a lot to discuss in my 30 minutes. I am prepared with my books marked to support my point and I'm clear about what I need from him. I will let you know how it turns out.
Saw the PT on Tues. and she worked on me too and said nothing about doing any strengthening. At least she respected our truce, which was to let the doctor decide how she should proceed with me. Anyway, I saw her again on Friday and my legs were feeling good, so I told her that I felt that I could do 5 step ups, but that was my limit for that day. She readily agreed without an agrument that I could "do more". Maybe that is progress, because she compromised. I looked again at the doctor's referral and he did mention "gentle myofascial release to improve myofascial pain". But myofascial pain wasn't listed under the diagnosis.
I see him Thursday and have a lot to discuss in my 30 minutes. I am prepared with my books marked to support my point and I'm clear about what I need from him. I will let you know how it turns out.
You will be prepared. Take "the Red Book" with you to PT sometime. You have read sections and are well versed in what you need. We are the only ones that can take control of our body and what other people subje ct us to. Do only what you can do, and no more.
Things will go well. I always type or write out my questions and next time i see my GP he will get the MFR therapist update as well as my update and functional capabilities and goals.