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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Thoracic Outlet Syndrome/Brachial Plexopathy. In Memory Of DeAnne Marie. |
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06-10-2012, 05:38 PM | #1 | ||
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Been having trigger point injections for about 6 years. You cannot have them forever - they can leave scar tissue, and have done so on my back. They also can freeze up muscles that are holding up your shoulder, or lungs, so find on our sticker an EXPERT as this is NOT simple.
I get a few points relief with TP injections, for about 3 weeks, tops. Nothing big, but anything helps, right? I am now trying a specialized accupuncturist which my judge ordered as the ins. co. refused. Unfortunately, a day or two later he is causing me flare ups, horrible!!! |
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12-05-2012, 02:50 PM | #2 | |||
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This is a pretty good trigger point article. http://www.back-pain-causes-and-reli...s-in-neck.html
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"Thanks for this!" says: | antikamars (12-07-2012) |
12-09-2012, 01:17 PM | #3 | |||
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A Thera Cane is a great tool for working on trigger points and muscle adhesions. It's pretty easy to reach pretty much anywhere on your body with it and you get a lot of pressure because of the leverage. It doesn't take much arm strength to get in there deep and break up those tight muscles. It's about 40 bucks on Amazon. http://www.theracane.com/
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Thankful for Hope (12-12-2012) |
12-11-2012, 03:45 PM | #4 | |||
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I've been using a Thera Cane on my trigger points for a couple of weeks now and I noticed sometimes I feel nauseous afterwards. I was wondering if that was normal, so I Googled it, and yes, apparently that's pretty common. I guess it's because it makes your muscles release waste and toxins.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Jomar (12-14-2012) |
12-12-2012, 02:42 PM | #5 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Jomar (12-14-2012) |
12-14-2012, 12:14 AM | #6 | |||
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I agree, often this is not mentioned.
Lots of clear fluids after PT & massages is a good thing. Sharon Butler often recommends plenty of fluids for all of us, to keep the fascia lubricated and slippery as well as helping to flush out toxins at all times. She often mentions sticky tissues as a major factor for RSI's as well as TOS. Fascia
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Thankful for Hope (03-16-2013) |
03-16-2013, 11:00 AM | #7 | |||
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I've been doing trigger point work with the Thera Cane for about four months now and I'm starting to realize that trigger points are a very important piece of the puzzle. I've had TOS for more than 30 years now, and I've done a little bit of trigger point work in the past, but really didn't think it was that helpful. I've even had trigger point injections, acupuncture, and hands on therapy, that didn't help that much. I think the main reason for that is, it just wasn't enough to make a difference. It takes more than a few therapy visits to correct many years of pain and dysfunction.
The reason I'm making progress now is, I'm consistent, I do trigger point work daily with the Thera Cane. I've also been doing joint mobility exercises daily for almost three years now. Those, along with trigger point work, have been a good combination for me. Muscles that are full of trigger points can't be stretched or strengthened without pain. Improvements come slowly so you have to think long-term. Consistency is very important. Last edited by Coop42; 03-16-2013 at 02:57 PM. |
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11-06-2013, 09:20 AM | #8 | ||
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After rounds of PT, then 2 robotic partial rib resections, my child is in PT to strengthen wasted muscles from years of problems. With all rounds of PT my child had severe knots in the upper back muscles, neck muscles, and shoulder muscles. It wasn't until the physical therapist started using trigger point try needling did the muscles finally relax. There was a significant difference even after the first round of treatment. It accomplished what months of therapy and massage could not do. It eliminated pain that was associated with the tight muscles which was created by the natural position used to help her body cope with the arterial and venous TOS.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Akash (07-19-2014) |
12-27-2013, 07:28 PM | #9 | ||
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I use my foam roller to deactivate trigger points in my upper back and thighs. I use the stick on my lower legs when I get foot pain. I also use the theracane. My favorite resource has been the trigger point therapy workbook. We even purchased an ijoy massage chair from a furniture store…..great for scapular triggerpoints. Now that this current injury has caused symptoms that have become chronic, I need to get out all these tools again.
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02-06-2014, 11:39 PM | #10 | ||
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It's not for the TOS but it's pretty easy to say that the physio hit the right spot!! Graham Jarvis is one of the best dirtbiker in Canada. Watch this here. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10152043739324823
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