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Topic: Neck/Shoulder Pain... massage?

FamilyFive
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 37206

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I woke this morning with terrible pain down in my neck & shoulder. Feels like a pinched nerve... 800mg of ibuprofen I still can barely move.

I've gone to a chiropractor in the past but can't get in on short notice. There's a good holistic massage therapist though...

Has anyone gotten relief by having massage? It won't "trigger" anything bad with my lyme, will it?

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FamilyFive

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surprise
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 34987

posted

Yes, I believe you can herx from a massage, it's happened to me, and I heard Dr. B mention it in a DVD, but,

I know the neck muscle pain you speak of, and I love a massage.

Sometimes it is really necessary for me to get that relief.

Drink lots of water afterwards and just be aware-JMO.

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Lyme positive PCR blood, and
positive Bartonella henselae Igenex, 2011.
low positive Fry biofilm test, 2012.
Update 7/16- After extensive treatments,
doing okay!

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sillia
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 23994

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A passive type exercise you can try, that really helps me a lot, is lying on your back with your knees and feet up on a chair. Everything at right angles. Do this for at least 20 minutes or up to an hour, can even nap in this position. It truly relaxes you and pulls muscles and ligaments back into their correct position.
(I learned this from Pete Egoscue's book, Pain Free)

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jwick25
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 15190

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I'm currently dealing with this as well. Horrible.

My local doc just tried to prescribe a steroid medication. I told the nurse I can't take that. She called back and said that I can. Sigh.

I've heard that the exercise that sillia describes above can be very effective. I'm going to try it as well.

I hope you find relief for the pain you're dealing with. Let us know how it goes.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Go for the massage!!! I would not go to a chiro with a sharp pain down my neck and shoulder.

I've actually given up on chiropractic. (again)

Tell the massage therapist to go easy on you.

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Opinions, not medical advice!

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surprise
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 34987

posted

I actually booked a massage for tomorrow-

I clip all the local coupons for them, and tell family I want a gift certificate for a massage when I'm asked what I want for holiday gift.

Helps headaches too.

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Lyme positive PCR blood, and
positive Bartonella henselae Igenex, 2011.
low positive Fry biofilm test, 2012.
Update 7/16- After extensive treatments,
doing okay!

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