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...
When last seen in these parts I had gotten a little too brutal with my new trigger point roller and hurt a muscle in my rib. It wasn't bad and has now healed. So I am back to my usual struggle to straighten out my body and deactivate trigger points in diverse places.
Iggy, if you are still here, don't feel bad that you recommended the roller to me. It was not the roller (which I eventually want to get back to using), but my stupidity that led to my troubles. I have a tendency to get carried away with stuff like this. I remember when I first came here and I had seen my scoliosis on my xrays and was hanging upside down from tables, and Asunda got scared for me.
Iggy, if you are still here, don't feel bad that you recommended the roller to me. It was not the roller (which I eventually want to get back to using), but my stupidity that led to my troubles. I have a tendency to get carried away with stuff like this. I remember when I first came here and I had seen my scoliosis on my xrays and was hanging upside down from tables, and Asunda got scared for me.
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Hello- I am new to the group
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My therapist really knocked some sense into me last Friday about my spending. She said that there are needs and there are wants. She said that there is always going to be cheap stuff to buy, but do I need it? The answer is mostly "no". So today, I am taking back some things that I bought online at Kohl's, namely a 9 x 12 rug and a quilt for my bed. I also bought sheets that I don't need...
Upon looking closely the chiropractor saw that the space between my vertebrae had increased minimally, which I attribute to the myofascial release therapy. My therapist did mention how my spine was crunched down on itself when she first treated me.
Someone vaguely related to me here has one of those special contraptions you use to hang upside down safely. I would like to try it sometime.
My neighbor had one, and I tried it. I felt wonderful for about a month afterward. Of course, they moved away and I've forgotten the name of the equipment.
Hope you are feeling better.
There's a weird pilates machine I've seen demo'd that looks comfy through changing pressure patterns, and stretching things in different ways. Maybe if the work stuff goes ok I'll think about it.
I've still in two minds about the roller. I'm just so damn hypersensitive and react badly to so many things, but the idea of getting 'just the right' roller and using it on my back is very tempting to try. I think sometimes being cautious financially is a good thing as it helps you pause before buying!!