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My new chriopractor wanted me to have a "deep tissue massage" yesterday to help with some lower back and side pain I've been having.
OMGosh am I ever so sore today!!! I can't hardly sit or walk. They worked the area around my lower back and upper part of the buttocks. OUCH!!! The massage hurt pretty bad but they said I am very inflamed. Is this normal?
What on earth can I do to ease the pain? This is awful!
Any suggestions much appreciated.
Thank you.
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steve1906
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Will deep tissue massage hurt? At certain points during the massage, most people find there is usually some discomfort and pain.
It is important to tell the massage therapist when things hurt and if any soreness or pain you ecperience is outside your comfort range.
There is usually some stiffness or pain after a deep tissue massage, but it should subside within a day or so. The massage therapist may recommend applying ice to the area after the massage.
What conditions is deep tissue massage used for? Unlike classic massage therapy, which is used for relaxation, deep tissue massage usually focuses on a specific problem, such as: Chronic pain
Limited mobility
Recovery from injuries (e.g. whiplash, falls, sports injury)
Repetitive strain injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Postural problems
Ostearthritis pain
Fibromyalgia
Muscle tension or spasm
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My massage therapist always suggests moist heat after a massage (warm epsom salt baths) and drinking lots and lots of water to flush out all of the toxins.
I do better with hot stone massage therapy to help with the detox process and overall pain that comes with Lyme.
If my massage therapist does any kind of deep tissue or hard massage, I feel awful for many days after. We have found that light massage works out much better.
Hope you feel better soon and give the epsom salt bath a try (warm though not hot) and drink lots of water.
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people who have fibro and CFS many times cannot handle repetitive massage. Acupressure or myofascial therapy is the therapy of choice. does no harm to the tissues and does not cause a rebound pain response. Remember our fibers are already inflamed and increased pressure can cause a inflammation response as well as releasing toxins.
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I had a deep tissue massage years ago and sometimes wonder if that was what brought out my tick bite sickness. Be sure to drink lots and lots of water. Squeeze a lemon in to clean out the liver. Good luck.
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I can handle a deep tissue massage. I'm pretty sore afterwards, but it goes away after a few days.
My daughter, who has lyme, cannot stand a deep massage. While massage is very good for your overall well being, imo, deep tissue massage is not for everyone.
In addition to all of the above recommendations, I would add that taking some ibuprofen could help to ease some of your pain. Ice should also help bring the inflammation down. Do 15 min on and 15 min off.
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I started with deep tissue NeuroMuscularRelease about a year ago..and I would sob on the table and cry for hours afterwards it took about 6 weeks to move through that phase.
I take 20 Wobenzym N tablets before and 20 after and self inject Lymphomyosot after as well then I climb in bed and give myself a lymphdrainage treatment with a Lymph Star Pro and I am so improved on a muscular level. sometimes I have to ice my back and alternate with heat. the Light Relief (far infrared) light treatment helps me when I have crazy pain and stiffness. www.lightrelief.com I also have been taking low dose naltrexrone which has really helped my chronic pain. and lots and lots of H2o of course! xoxo
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mojo
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My dr. says light swedish massage only - he says 'no' to deep tissue massages.
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