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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Water Therapy

Katty2
Katty2
I had my first water therapy session yesterday. I thought it was going to be a 30 min. session, but it is one hour. The PT let me leave after 45 min. since I haven't had any conditioning for a month. I'm sore today, but I wouldn't say at this time that it caused me a flare. I don't feel that any new muscles in my legs contracted. That was my concern having just ended a major flare. I'm scheduled to go every Wed. with the PT, but can go at other times when they have open pool. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help me get stronger and strenghten my core without the constant set-backs that land exercises caused me. Since I go to water therapy every Wed., I will see my Myotherapist every Thurs. to work out any new tightness. I hope this will be a good plan for me. Hugs to all.
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Katty,
I am so happy you got to start your water therapy. Is it with a group or is it one on one?
I am glad it didn't cause any contracting in your legs.
Was the water warm? That does sound like a good plan, going to your myotherapist on Thursdays.
Well I'm hoping this will open up a new door for you for your healing. God bless you. Love, Pauli
Katty2
Katty2
Thanks Pauli, I hope it opens a new door too. There were two of us with the PT. The other gal was healing from a fracture in her ankle. The water was warm, not sure of the exact temperature. I definitely do need to see my Myotherapist the day after cause I was pretty sore and had a few tight muscles. I just returned from her treatment and feel less restricted and sore. Hope you are feeling better too now that the Valarium (Sp.) is out of your system.
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I just found an all natural product for use in the pool to prevent rashes, particularly good for those who are prone to exema. AndI broke down and bought a tube of extra strength cortisone cream. In one day there has been significant reduction of the breakout all over my thighs. Relief finally after three weeks of pouring kind of lubricant I can find besides the usual homeopathic cream I use specifically for exema. I don't know about everyone else, but I've spent a mild fortune on supplements, creams, oils, and other potions. Not to mention the collection of books and tools I'm collecting. But, I am so thrilled that I might be able to do water therapy. I know that is the key to getting better sooner.
Katty2
Katty2
Asunda, I'm so glad that you found something that works and that you may be able to get back in the pool.
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Great Kat. I love the pool. Since I had a foot and legs flare for 3 weeks I havent been there and missed it. Sounds like you had post excersies soreness, which is ok, just not a flare.
If you are worried about your legs hurting or if they hurt, I use a pool bouy and stick it in between my legs. It is great, since I dont want to use the legs for stregthening or kicking anything, most of my cardio and strength comes from upper body. :-)
Enjoy the warm water
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Great Kat. I love the pool. Since I had a foot and legs flare for 3 weeks I havent been there and missed it. Sounds like you had post excersies soreness, which is ok, just not a flare.
If you are worried about your legs hurting or if they hurt, I use a pool bouy and stick it in between my legs. It is great, since I dont want to use the legs for stregthening or kicking anything, most of my cardio and strength comes from upper body. :-)
Enjoy the warm water