massaging tender points?

Wackers34

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Posted 9/20/2013 3:51 PM (GMT 0)

I have two really tender points at the base of my skull, in fact they are kind of higher, like more on my head, but on both sides...I find it really nice to roll a tennis ball around on these points.

My question is - should I be messing around with fibro tender points? it really really hurts when I do it, but kind of feels a bit better after doing it! Does anyone else massage their tender points?

Thanks all :o)

laineyk

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Posted 9/20/2013 5:01 PM (GMT 0)

HI I too have real tender points at the base of my skull, constantly putting heat on them. I have my hubby rub that area once in awhile & I myself will massage it (to no avail) Only thing that helps is heat and Motrin...for me that is

DianeB

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Posted 9/22/2013 12:12 AM (GMT 0)

My Physical therapists say it is OK & 2 of them have fibro & myofascial pain also.. I sometime use a theracane .. have to be mindful or I will be bruised.

I have same tender spots as you + more. With my myofascial knotting I do the same.. (dominant) shoulder surgery was (apparently) unsuccessful & I get knots all around shoulder, down my arm to my elbow plus all around shoulder blade & my neck.. and of course my middle & lower back.. sigh

Deb K

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Posted 9/27/2013 3:56 AM (GMT 0)

I can't imagine NOT treating the tender points. I use tennis balls, ice, massage - anything to give attention to the points. It hurts like crazy, but it does provide some relief. I've worked with aggressive massage/physical therapists who do some very painful massage (tears to my eyes, white light, cold sweat painful) - and the treatments often buy me days/weeks of relief.
I've also been seeing a chiropractor who uses A.R.T. - it's a lot less painful and seems to help.

Deb, I took the link out because it's to a website that's selling something....against forum rules. Thanks for understanding. - - Debbie

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