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fibromialgia and dealing with pain

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tiswas24537
tiswas24537

does any one know of any good aids for applying pain lotion to the back i can manage every where eles but the worst of my pain and stiffness is where i cant reach right between my shoulder blades.

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  • Flowerlady
    Flowerlady tiswas24537

    Posted

    How about using a back scruber, the long handled one with a sponge on the end. That's if they are still available.
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 Flowerlady

      Posted

      thanks iv tried that the sponge soaks up the oil .but thanks for reply
  • JulieBadger
    JulieBadger tiswas24537

    Posted

    A loving husband cheesygrin. Failing that, you could try a back scratcher with a none absorbant cloth wrapped round it ( held in place with a rubber band ). Apply the lotion and rub on? x
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 JulieBadger

      Posted

      lucky you , iv tried adtaping things but the band never seems to hold it right , but thanks for reply .
  • hope4cure
    hope4cure tiswas24537

    Posted

    I use a back scratcher attach a small panty liner, then add the topical lotion then throw away the pad. Hehe there r other uses for those panty liners!confused
  • JulieBadger
    JulieBadger tiswas24537

    Posted

    Hi, on ebay under health & beauty you can get refill roller ball bottles.  Could you put some of your oil into the bottle attach the bottle to a back scratcher kind of pole and then roller it on like deodrant? xx
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 JulieBadger

      Posted

      thanks i will look them up , not sure i will be able to attach it to a back scratcher but the roll on might just give me abit more levridge or i could ask my son to roll it on ,and i could properly be able to get a sponge applicater to rub it in afterwards . thanks tina
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 JulieBadger

      Posted

      the bottles are to small really i would be filling up everyday but thanks
  • JulieBadger
    JulieBadger tiswas24537

    Posted

    How about ... cling film a long cushion or a long wrap around back support, drip a little oil into the middle (just a little each time so it doesn't drip everywhere) then put it behind you holding onto each end. Bring it to your back or put it flat on a bed then rub it or yourself along it?  
    • tiswas24537
      tiswas24537 JulieBadger

      Posted

      what a piture that congeres up

      yes i suppose it could work il have a think about how best to doit, i htink maybe a thin piece of cloth wrapped in cling film would do it .i did try one of those mini paint rollers but it didnt work..

    • JulieBadger
      JulieBadger tiswas24537

      Posted

      Best maybe to have a dry run first when you're in the mood to have a laugh.  It might be one of those once you work out the best technique. Especially if you go for it on the bed and you shuffling along it . lol Or it could be a cling wrapped towel just longer than the length of your back.  The oil dripped on it the length of your back. You lay down on it in the right place and there it is on your back with no shuffling required? Just when you stand up again you need to peel the towel away from youwinkx
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