Posted by IsoM on March 9, 2002, at 20:07:27
In reply to Re: chronic pain, posted by Elizabeth on March 9, 2002, at 16:52:19
Elizabeth, massage is great for most people. It didn't work for me, even done regularly. The therapist (& there were many) said that by the time I got home, my muscles had probably cramped up again. Muscles have a 'memory' & return to their old positions quickly.
I, too, am always warm. Last night it was snowing & windy (hey, we're supposed to be Canada's 'banana belt'!) but when I left work, I walked out in a sleeveless shirt as I'd bought a beautiful indoor azalea & didn't want it getting cold-shock so I wrapped it in my jacket. I could recover from the cold but not the plant. But even brushing the snow off the car & driving home before it had warmed up, I wasn't cold.
But the sore spots on my body are colder than the rest. When I apply heat there, it doesn't feel too hot but if I apply heat to other spots, it would. I also open my window & cool the room down considerably. To be honest, my hot water bottle therapy doesn't work so well in summer as it's much too hot to use then. But for me, only heat will cause my muscles to properly relax. You don't need to make it hot just comfortly warm for yourself.
I remember you telling me about the Soma now. Well, that idea's out the door. Ask about Vioxx when your doc returns, if you'd like. The Tai Chi type exercises are also stretching exercises but very gentle. I do hope you find something soon. Pain is a mean bitch.
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