I have been in treatment for chronic Lyme (at least 18 years of Lyme) for about 6 months, and for babs for 2 months now -- I'm improving steadily and most of my symptoms are gone or greatly improved, except during a herx.
However -- I seem to have some very recalcitrant symptoms that are likely a result of years and years of severe muscle spasms ---
My chiropractor (who is awesome) says I have a reverse-curvature in my neck (old doc confirmed this w/ xrays/MRI) and I also have very thick, painful, ropey areas in my connective tissue (fascia)-- my chiro says this is scar tissue in the fascia.
I'm getting regular chiropractic treatment/massage, as often as my insurance will allow it. I'm also doing some self-massage with a neato gadget called a thera-cane, that allows me to get at my own trigger points, even on my back/shoulders. I also do heat, and stretching.
My question is: In addition to what I'm doing, does anyone know anything that helps with this??? I take a muscle relaxant, but that doesn't touch the issues with the fascia.
I can't afford to go for any more bodywork at the present time, as all my disposable income (and more!) is eaten up with medical bills and supplements, etc.
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Taking remedies for breaking up scar tissue, like certain digestive enzymes can help. I take serrapeptase. I also used essential oils that seemed to help this, and a Chinese herbal formula called Yunan Baiyao also helped. These things can help resolve the issue in combination with massage.
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Aniek
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What muscle relaxer, what dose, and do you take it every day or just "as needed"?
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You might want to explore Neural Therapy. Also various laser treatments. Microcurrent.
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Will your insurance cover PT? I also have limited chiro visits, but am allowed up to 30 visits to a PT a year. They do myofascial release that really, truly helps.
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