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...

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bullring 10/01/2011

I am really upset with myself went along to a tai chi class on Tuesday seemed fine at the time but yesterday woke up feeling terrible could hardly walk because my knees were so sore hobbled around at work like a 90 year old have any of you guys tried tai chi would appreciate any feedback now feel i am heading for a large flare up and i feel like crying and have now resorted to a large bag of chocolate peanuts which i will be tucking into later

Zingara 10/01/2011

I'm sorry you're in a flare. Chocolate peanuts might help and I wouldn't wait until later. :)

I attended a 6 week pain clinic program. They had us start each day with Tai Chi. I felt emotional calmness and it didn't effect my body negatively. I've also read studies that it's supposed to help fibro patients. That being said, MPS hits everyone differently and maybe it's not the thing for you.

I hope you feel better soon. tink

Pumpkin31 10/02/2011

Oh no, that's horrible. Please try not to blame yourself - all you did was try something new. Chocolate peanuts definately and lots of them.

Tai chi is like any form of exercise in that it has low impact and high impact forms. I bet you were doing something with a high impact, even if it was billed as being gentle. That's just because it's gentle in comparison to things like bikram yoga.

Hugs

bullring 10/02/2011

thanks for your replies still feel rubbish today although knees a little brighter due to lots of cooling gel and rest I also thought tai chi might help but guess i was wrong for me anyhow things go from bad to worst last night I realized my driving licence expired on Friday so unable to get around until I can obtain a new one honestly I am very sill but they do not send reminders anymore chocolate peanuts were great its all a learning curb even when you have had this disorder as long as me not sure how long i can keep the treadmill going work and activities and trying to keep everything running at home its all so depressing feeling 90 when I am only 49 or soon to be 50 very soon indeed lots of hugs to everyone

deleted_user 10/02/2011

I've experienced both in Tai Chi. I leaned not to do the knee bending stuff, kills my legs. There are new forms being developed in the US that have their usual brand of competitiveness attached to it. I've found that when I study with those who are Chinese, or have studied with a Chinese instructor, I am able to get through most exercises with no ill effects. When I've worked with those who are being trained by the aforementioned American versions, I have gotten hurt.

bullring 10/02/2011

thanks for your comments assunda its interesting to know i can understand why my knees are hurting because all the weight is on them its funny i felt no pain at the time but as we all know this is what happens with this condition I will see how I am in the next two weeks but I will check with my physio first who I am seeing next Thursday hugs

Pumpkin31 10/03/2011

Thank goodness you have your physio thursday, I hope you get relief quickly,

(((((hugs)))))

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