Comments on: Simple Relief of Joint and Muscle Pain http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/ A better life through natural health, fitness, and personal development. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:12:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-18168 Vin Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:36:15 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-18168 Hi Frank, Trigger points are a significant aspect of myofascial pain syndrome just as they are with fibromyalgia, and fibromyalgia is closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome, both of which are significantly influenced by lifestyle factors. I can tell you from experience that when I was dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome, I was much more susceptible to trigger points and aching muscles. Perhaps this will inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle and maybe you'll experience some improvement as a result. It's certainly worth a try, and even if it doesn't help your pain, it will probably help you in many other ways. If you're interested, there's plenty of articles about healthy lifestyle habits throughout the rest of this site that should help you get started. Either way, if you don't have it already, I highly recommend getting the book mentioned in the article and getting to know it well. I can't imagine that it won't help at least a little. Good luck, I hope you find a way out of pain! Hi Frank,

Trigger points are a significant aspect of myofascial pain syndrome just as they are with fibromyalgia, and fibromyalgia is closely related to chronic fatigue syndrome, both of which are significantly influenced by lifestyle factors. I can tell you from experience that when I was dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome, I was much more susceptible to trigger points and aching muscles. Perhaps this will inspire you to embrace a healthier lifestyle and maybe you’ll experience some improvement as a result. It’s certainly worth a try, and even if it doesn’t help your pain, it will probably help you in many other ways. If you’re interested, there’s plenty of articles about healthy lifestyle habits throughout the rest of this site that should help you get started.

Either way, if you don’t have it already, I highly recommend getting the book mentioned in the article and getting to know it well. I can’t imagine that it won’t help at least a little.

Good luck, I hope you find a way out of pain!

]]> By: Frank J http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-17377 Frank J Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:09:29 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-17377 I have had a chronic pain in my back for 9 months. I have had 2 x-rays and MRI. Nothing of significance identified so I want to a Spine and Musculoskeletal Doctor who stated I have myofascial syndrome. His treatment is as follows. Direct dry syringe injections to the muscle. This occurred on two visits with very little relief. Third visit, injected a steriod. Still, no relief. He stated it might take 2 or 3 more injections to work. I have tried P/T and tubes, elastic bands, streching, etc. None provided any help. The Doctor also stated possiblty deep massage for the muscle involved. I am presently waiting for my next injection of steriods. He mentioned if these treatments won't correct it, then, I would perform an injection at the hospital in an opening between two discs, using an x-ray in front of him for proper injection. Any of you good folks experience this or have any advice I may follow. It would be appreciated. I have had a chronic pain in my back for 9 months. I have had 2 x-rays and MRI. Nothing of significance identified so I want to a Spine and Musculoskeletal Doctor who stated I have myofascial syndrome. His treatment is as follows. Direct dry syringe injections to the muscle. This occurred on two visits with very little relief. Third visit, injected a steriod.
Still, no relief. He stated it might take 2 or 3 more injections to work. I have tried P/T and tubes, elastic bands, streching, etc. None provided any help. The Doctor also stated possiblty deep massage for the muscle involved. I am presently waiting for my next injection of steriods. He mentioned if these treatments won’t correct it, then, I would perform an injection at the hospital in an opening between two discs, using an x-ray in front of him for proper injection. Any of you good folks experience this or have any advice I may follow. It would be appreciated.

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-9955 Vin Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:19:33 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-9955 Hi Rachel, thanks for your comment! The tennis ball might not do much good unless you know for sure which muscle the trigger point is in. This is why <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572243759?ie=UTF8&tag=hefifu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1572243759" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook</a> is such a great resource. It will help you locate the muscle that may be causing your pain and describe the best techniques for addressing it. It's also important to be persistent. In many cases, you'll need to massage multiple times per day to get rid of stubborn trigger points. If your trigger points are this persistent, it may be even more important to figure out what's causing them. If the tennis ball doesn't help, you may get better results from a lacrosse ball which is much more firm. Hi Rachel, thanks for your comment!

The tennis ball might not do much good unless you know for sure which muscle the trigger point is in. This is why The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook is such a great resource. It will help you locate the muscle that may be causing your pain and describe the best techniques for addressing it.

It’s also important to be persistent. In many cases, you’ll need to massage multiple times per day to get rid of stubborn trigger points. If your trigger points are this persistent, it may be even more important to figure out what’s causing them.

If the tennis ball doesn’t help, you may get better results from a lacrosse ball which is much more firm.

]]> By: Rachel http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-9876 Rachel Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:43:29 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-9876 I will be calling at the shop in the morning to buy myself a tennis ball. I have sore knots in the lower part of my back, my hips, I keep putting pressure on them but I think I'm making them worse! There's that many the slip between my fingers, been at it for ages today and know im sore! Need to try this tennis ball see if it helps! Thanks x I will be calling at the shop in the morning to buy myself a tennis ball. I have sore knots in the lower part of my back, my hips, I keep putting pressure on them but I think I’m making them worse! There’s that many the slip between my fingers, been at it for ages today and know im sore! Need to try this tennis ball see if it helps! Thanks x

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6371 Vin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:10:59 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6371 That makes sense, although for stubborn spots it might be worth trying just a single ball for more pressure. I hope you enjoy the foam roller! :) I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying my articles. I appreciate the feedback! That makes sense, although for stubborn spots it might be worth trying just a single ball for more pressure. I hope you enjoy the foam roller! :)

I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying my articles. I appreciate the feedback!

]]> By: Mary Ann http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6365 Mary Ann Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:33:46 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6365 I think two tennis balls work better because there is a bigger surface. For me I have more control. I can also work one leg hip region with the two tennis balls. I do like the rolller idea better though for my legs. Before I read this article I didn't know of that... I just used the two tennis balls tied into a sock for my legs also. It's good to see this in print...I thought it was a home remedy originating from the unknown :) Thanks for your articles they are very helpful! I think two tennis balls work better because there is a bigger surface. For me I have more control.

I can also work one leg hip region with the two tennis balls. I do like the rolller idea better though for my legs. Before I read this article I didn’t know of that… I just used the two tennis balls tied into a sock for my legs also.

It’s good to see this in print…I thought it was a home remedy originating from the unknown :)

Thanks for your articles they are very helpful!

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6364 Vin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:25:05 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6364 Hi Mary Ann, thanks for your comment! The tennis ball is still a valuable tool! Different tools work better for different muscles. I still use a tennis ball for the bottom of my foot (against the floor) and for my glutes, upper back, mid back, arms, shoulders, and chest (all against the wall). However, I just use a single ball. What is the advantage to putting more than one in a sock? Hi Mary Ann, thanks for your comment!

The tennis ball is still a valuable tool! Different tools work better for different muscles. I still use a tennis ball for the bottom of my foot (against the floor) and for my glutes, upper back, mid back, arms, shoulders, and chest (all against the wall). However, I just use a single ball. What is the advantage to putting more than one in a sock?

]]> By: Vin http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6363 Vin Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:19:18 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6363 Thanks, ultrafknbd! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572243759?ie=UTF8&tag=hefifu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1572243759" rel="nofollow">The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook</a> that I mentioned in the article discusses the use of a lacrosse ball. It's supposed to work great, but I've never tried it. A medicine ball sounds like a great idea too. In addition to the balance component, I figure it would do a better job of localizing the pressure as well. I'll have to give this a try next time I'm working out. Thanks, ultrafknbd! The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook that I mentioned in the article discusses the use of a lacrosse ball. It’s supposed to work great, but I’ve never tried it.

A medicine ball sounds like a great idea too. In addition to the balance component, I figure it would do a better job of localizing the pressure as well. I’ll have to give this a try next time I’m working out.

]]> By: Mary Ann http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6346 Mary Ann Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:19:41 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6346 My sister taught me to take a couple of tennis balls and place them in a tub sock...tie the end. This is a step down from the foam roller but is a bit more manageable than one tennis ball against the wall.. My sister taught me to take a couple of tennis balls and place them in a tub sock…tie the end. This is a step down from the foam roller but is a bit more manageable than one tennis ball against the wall..

]]> By: ultrafknbd http://naturalbias.com/joint-and-muscle-pain-an-unexpected-cause/#comment-6324 ultrafknbd Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:01:05 +0000 http://www.naturalbias.com/?p=778#comment-6324 A medicine ball works very well as well - can be a bit awkward but the balancing adds another element. Aside from the foam roller (which I use religiously), I often use a lacrosse ball - hard, no seams, and not for the weak-at-heart. Great site. A medicine ball works very well as well – can be a bit awkward but the balancing adds another element. Aside from the foam roller (which I use religiously), I often use a lacrosse ball – hard, no seams, and not for the weak-at-heart.

Great site.

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