Comments on: Fibromyalgia and Getting a Massage http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/ An online haven for people with fibromyalgia. We bring fibrofolks together and encourage members to learn from each other as the My Life with Fibro community strives to raise awareness and raise morale. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:49:11 +0000 hourly 1 By: Linda Frost http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-599 Linda Frost Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:12:28 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-599 I think I'll give a massage a try. Hi Kate! It's so nice to stumble upon your site. I and two of my sisters have fibro. and were researching the voltaren patch (which is how I found your site). Your articles help me feel less crazy, like all my pain is in my head or that other may think that. Thanks for sharing what works and your experiences. Do you still like the voltaren patch? I think I'll ask for that from my doctor. I have had PT's help me in the past. They explained to me that they "hold" the muscle at it's starting point then they stretch it slowly and carefully while holding it's base. That made sense to me. A book that has helped me identify what was exactly hurting is "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain - A Survival Manual" by Devin Starlanyl and Mary Copeland. This book has extensive diagrams of the body explaining exact locations of trigger points. I recommend this book for every one with fibro. I think I’ll give a massage a try. Hi Kate! It’s so nice to stumble upon your site. I and two of my sisters have fibro. and were researching the voltaren patch (which is how I found your site). Your articles help me feel less crazy, like all my pain is in my head or that other may think that. Thanks for sharing what works and your experiences. Do you still like the voltaren patch? I think I’ll ask for that from my doctor. I have had PT’s help me in the past. They explained to me that they “hold” the muscle at it’s starting point then they stretch it slowly and carefully while holding it’s base. That made sense to me. A book that has helped me identify what was exactly hurting is “Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain – A Survival Manual” by Devin Starlanyl and Mary Copeland. This book has extensive diagrams of the body explaining exact locations of trigger points. I recommend this book for every one with fibro.

]]> By: Miranda http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-309 Miranda Wed, 13 May 2009 05:19:15 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-309 I get massage therapy on my shoulders, neck and upper back due to a car accident. It really helps relax those sore muscles for a little while. Unfortunately that treatment will be ending in the next week or so. But I have a friend that is a massage therapist that I thought about scheduling a massage with. But I just don't know if I can handle my arms, legs and lower back to be massaged. They really need it just as much as my neck and shoulders. But those are the most tender parts of my body that even the lightest touch sends excruciating pain throughout the rest of my body. Anybody else have this problem?? I get massage therapy on my shoulders, neck and upper back due to a car accident. It really helps relax those sore muscles for a little while. Unfortunately that treatment will be ending in the next week or so. But I have a friend that is a massage therapist that I thought about scheduling a massage with. But I just don’t know if I can handle my arms, legs and lower back to be massaged. They really need it just as much as my neck and shoulders. But those are the most tender parts of my body that even the lightest touch sends excruciating pain throughout the rest of my body. Anybody else have this problem??

]]> By: Spa Equipment http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-236 Spa Equipment Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:09:26 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-236 Great article.Massage is something I have thought about a lot. I do get some relief from warm bath with lavender and Epsom salts. <a href="http://www.livingearthcrafts.com/" rel="nofollow">Spa Equipment</a> Great article.Massage is something I have thought about a lot. I do get some relief from warm bath with lavender and Epsom salts.
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]]> By: K8 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-141 K8 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:39:19 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-141 What great comments! I am glad to see there are so many others who find massages helpful. I'm getting ready to schedule another appointment. I will be sure to ask about your recommendations. What great comments! I am glad to see there are so many others who find massages helpful. I’m getting ready to schedule another appointment. I will be sure to ask about your recommendations.

]]> By: Amy http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-81 Amy Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:48:56 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-81 It took me awhile before I found a masseuse that I really liked. It hurts more, but I actually prefer a firmer massage because I know that it will benefit me later. They just have to start light & really warm up your muscles. It sometimes helps if they massage you using Bio-Freeze. I go once per month. I just had one today. Absolutely amazing! It took me awhile before I found a masseuse that I really liked. It hurts more, but I actually prefer a firmer massage because I know that it will benefit me later. They just have to start light & really warm up your muscles. It sometimes helps if they massage you using Bio-Freeze. I go once per month. I just had one today. Absolutely amazing!

]]> By: Tamicat http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-74 Tamicat Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:49 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-74 I have a therapist I've seen for years. Recently I started giving her what kind of pressure I want on a 1-10 scale. There's some days I want a "smooshie" massage (as she calls it) that's relaxing and not deep. On other days I can handle more pressure and she'll work on the deep tissue. It's definitely helped me to get massage. I just wish I could go more often! It's also been a help that I've seen the same gal for years. She's gotten to know my body and I know what to tell her so I can get the most benefit from it. I have a therapist I’ve seen for years. Recently I started giving her what kind of pressure I want on a 1-10 scale. There’s some days I want a “smooshie” massage (as she calls it) that’s relaxing and not deep. On other days I can handle more pressure and she’ll work on the deep tissue. It’s definitely helped me to get massage. I just wish I could go more often! It’s also been a help that I’ve seen the same gal for years. She’s gotten to know my body and I know what to tell her so I can get the most benefit from it.

]]> By: Julie http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-73 Julie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:48:52 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-73 I work with fibromyalgia clients as a massage therapist. There are some clients who can take more pressure and some that can't so you never really know what will happen until you do the massage. Fibro usually has many components one of them being adrenal stress which causes the stress response system to become overloaded. Working with a ND and changing your diet can help- getting off sugar, caffeine and high carbs. There are many articles on massage and fibromyalgia linked from my site on massage http://thebodyworker.com/massage_and_fibromyalgia.htm Julie www.thebodyworker.com www.massage-career-guides.com I work with fibromyalgia clients as a massage therapist. There are some clients who can take more pressure and some that can’t so you never really know what will happen until you do the massage.

Fibro usually has many components one of them being adrenal stress which causes the stress response system to become overloaded. Working with a ND and changing your diet can help- getting off sugar, caffeine and high carbs.

There are many articles on massage and fibromyalgia linked from my site on massage
http://thebodyworker.com/massage_and_fibromyalgia.htm

Julie
http://www.thebodyworker.com
http://www.massage-career-guides.com

]]> By: Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-71 Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:27:38 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-71 As YOU discovered there is great difference between massage [rubbing]and massage therapy that is adapted to FMS. Chiropractors adjust the position of bones but depend on highly trained massage therapists to fallow up with the adjustment of the muscles that hold the bones. For FMS this is done by positioning and holding with very little rubbing which only irritates the fibers of the muscles which have pain [definition of Fibromyalgia] Your description indicates that your pelvis gets distorted. There is always a reciprocal distortion of the bones of our head, therefore your sinus cavities were not being flushed by the cranio sacral movement. Once your pelvis was unlocked your head unlocked and your sinus began to drain. You should also have less Fibro Fog as it is called by some when the mind seem clouded. Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP Antalgic Posture Pain Specialist As YOU discovered there is great difference between massage [rubbing]and massage therapy that is adapted to FMS. Chiropractors adjust the position of bones but depend on highly trained massage therapists to fallow up with the adjustment of the muscles that hold the bones. For FMS this is done by positioning and holding with very little rubbing which only irritates the fibers of the muscles which have pain [definition of Fibromyalgia]
Your description indicates that your pelvis gets distorted. There is always a reciprocal distortion of the bones of our head, therefore your sinus cavities were not being flushed by the cranio sacral movement. Once your pelvis was unlocked your head unlocked and your sinus began to drain.
You should also have less Fibro Fog as it is called by some when the mind seem clouded.
Hans Albert Quistorff, LMP
Antalgic Posture Pain Specialist

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]]> By: Chronic Chick Talk http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/2009/01/03/fibromyalgia-and-getting-a-massage/#comment-69 Chronic Chick Talk Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:03:05 +0000 http://mylifewithfibro.com/Blog/?p=321#comment-69 Thanks for the comment. Massage is something I have thought about a lot. I do get some relief from warm bath with lavender and Epsom salts. I do wish I had a whirlpool. I do have one of those bubble spas, but its uncomfortable to sit on and a pain in the neck to set up when you hurt already. can't win for losing. Thanks for the comment. Massage is something I have thought about a lot. I do get some relief from warm bath with lavender and Epsom salts. I do wish I had a whirlpool. I do have one of those bubble spas, but its uncomfortable to sit on and a pain in the neck to set up when you hurt already. can’t win for losing.

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