Posted by beardedlady on March 9, 2002, at 19:50:31
In reply to Re: chronic pain, posted by Elizabeth on March 9, 2002, at 16:52:19
Elizabeth:
In order for massage to work, you have to go regularly. One time is pleasureful but not permanent. Your tissues and muscle fibers have to consistantly be put in a comfortable position in order for them to remember that position. It's the same with chiropractors, only they move the bone. (Problem is, bone can't stay put unless the tissues surrounding them are moved.) Accupuncture has short-term benefits too. All the relief is maintenance, sort of like the pill. Keep taking it, and the pain is gone.
TMJ is the tempero-mandibular (sp?) joint--your jaw. It causes horrible pain in the neck, shoulders, head, etc. Yes, it's myofascial too. I get myofascial massages--they are the best relief for me--that muscle stretching feels sooooo good and lasts for a few days.
Anyway, you already have a diagnosis, so it's probably not TMJ, but if any of your meds (or just your stress) cause you to grind your teeth, you could have that too. Did the folks at the pain clinic tell you what would relieve your pain, or did they just diagnose you?
beardy : )>
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