Massage Therapy

It's mostly just important that you be able to give her feedback so that she learns your pain threshold. I actually love deep tissue massage because my aches are usually deeper, whereas it seems most fibro-ers are very sensitive on the surface. I do get surface pain, but it passes in a couple of days and then reappears elsewhere. When I go for a massage I tell her that she can be firm on my mid-to-lower back but has to be careful around my shoulders and hips. If it's a better day I tell her so, and she is slightly firmer on my sorer spots. The rest of the day I feel kind of stiff and sore, but by the next morning, I feel amazing.

So remember that it's about you. You know the difference between "This hurts but will feel better later" and "OW!" so just make it clear to the masseuse where that line is. If it varies depending on the part of your body like it does for me, she should be willing to adapt to that.

Best of luck!

-Sandi

Drink lots of water cause of toxins and like the others say tell her if ist hurting Deb

I can't wait to hear how you'll do! I have a referral for a massage from my doctor so part will be covered by insurance, but I haven't gone yet. I'm so scared since no one can touch my back without it hurting. Sometimes I think that someone who knows what they are doing woudl be beneficial, other times I think no way! Actually, my dh just gave me a backrub the other day. It was so nice, since I hadn't had my back touched in months! He started very slowly at the neck adn shoulders before he moved to the shoulder blades. Then he hit a pressure point, and it was game over. :(

Kelly, I did the massage experiment thing remember??? The girl with the lighter touch won. We have had so much going on I have not had one for awhile and I could use one this morning. Too bad they don't have walk-ins cause I would get dressed and go. Keep it light and drink plenty of water to flush the toxins out and it should feel good.

 

luv and hugs

Marlee