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Default 47 months

I've been working on my mobility for 47 months now. In the last couple of months it doesn't seem like I've made that much progress. I've had some big flares and it gets pretty discouraging because I can't really exercise until they calm down. Sometimes that can take three or four weeks. Hopefully, I can get back on track.
In last three or four days, I've felt a little bit better and have been able to start doing some myofascial release again. This is my favorite for the chest and pec minor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnPx4...XEYG4&index=13
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Default Finally Getting Back on Track

Improvements come so slowly, and a flare-up can waste a whole month because I have to stop exercising until it calms down. I just have to keep getting up and keep moving forward, no matter how many times I get knocked down. The progress is still coming but not in a straight line.
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Default 4 Years

It's hard to believe I've been working on my mobility for four years now. I have no idea how many hours that I've spent doing joint mobility exercises, self-myofascial release, and vacuum cupping, but it's paying off. In the last several weeks I've made good progress. I've had TOS for about 34 years now so improvements come very slowly.
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Default 49 1/2 Months

I've been working on mobility and movement for 49 1/2 months now. Time goes by so fast. I'm still making small, gradual improvements though!
I used to spend a lot of time throughout the day lying in bed because of pain but I don't lie down during the day that much anymore. Chronic pain can be reversed but it's a VERY SLOW process.
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Default Opinions Vary

Opinions Vary. That's starting to be one of my favorite comments. My pain levels and movement are still improving after 50 months of hard work. If I'd have listened to all the negative comments I've gotten from people I would've gotten nowhere. Avoid negative people and think for yourself!
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Default 51 Months and Still Improving

I'm at the 51 month mark and still making progress. Joint mobility, self-myofascial release, and vacuum cupping are what work for me. The difference between mobility and stretching is, you just move to the tension and then pull away a few times. You don't hold it there like to do in a regular stretch. It's what works for me. The stubborn areas I use self-myofascial release and vacuum cupping on. Persistence is everything and don't listen to all the negative stuff and know-it-alls.
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Default Almost 52 months and Still Improving

Still making progress and getting near the 52 month mark. I'm being realistic. I never expect to be pain-free but I am happy for small, gradual improvements. Been making a lot of videos lately. It's much easier for me to talk than type. Stop by my YouTube channel and check it out!
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Default Vacuum Cupping the Neck and Shoulders

I'm doing some vacuum cupping tonight on my neck and shoulders. This, along with joint mobility exercises and self-myofascial release are the 3 things that help me the most. After 34 years of this, improvements come very slowly, but they are possible. I've done a lot of videos about this stuff. If you're interested here's the link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgD...Dq9nfko80swHVA
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Default 54 Months and Still Improving

4 1/2 years I've been working at this now. 34 years with TOS and a failed surgery 23 years ago but I'm feeling the best that I've felt in many years. Improvements come very slowly after so many years and I've had a lot of setbacks but I keep at it. Patience and persistence are everything. Sometimes flare-ups can really slow down progress and set things back. I've learned not to be greedy and just be happy with whatever small improvements that I make.
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Default 56 Months of Mobility Work Now!

I've been working on my mobility for 56 month's now and I'm feeling a little bit better all the time. I'm not pain-free but I'm moving and feeling better than I have in many years! I recently bought these little wooden massage tools that are really helpful for working on the neck and forearm muscles.
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