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Posted 10/23/2013 4:26 PM (GMT 0)
I have noticed ever since I had my flare a week or so ago, my muscles are so very tight. I've had muscle aches/pains but I have never had the tightness before. Could this be something left over from the flare or something new? If it continues, I will talk to my rheumy in December at my next visit. Maybe I should try mild stretching to see if it helps? It's always something, isn't it?

Sharon
Posted 10/23/2013 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
Stretching and heat. A hot bath can really help.

Also, a muscle relaxer can be good in these moments.
Posted 10/23/2013 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
see the shoulder knot thread, sometimes the stiffness turns into agony and won't go away without physio...
Posted 10/23/2013 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
I would think that mild stretching would always be a good thing, as long as you don't overdo it. Whether or not it would take all the tightness away, hard to say.

Also, I can't remember if you've been involved in any of the discussions on trigger point therapy going on here recently, but that sure seems to be helping a lot of people. I've only done it a little, myself - I know I should really take the time to try it more. It makes a lot of sens, IMO.

There's a book that Sherrine has, the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, that she swears by. I'm sure you could find one of the threads talking about it...

Debbie
Posted 10/24/2013 2:14 PM (GMT 0)
Practice breathing and relaxation techniques. Take a deep breath and blow it out slowly through pursed lips..like you are blowing through a straw. You should feel the tension lessen.

I will focus on my feet and try to relax them. Then my legs. Then my arms and hands. Then my shoulders. I do this on up my body. I'm usually very surprised how tight my muscles were. Especially my shoulders and neck. It's like my shoulders are up around my ears! turn

Sherrine
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