Trigger Points
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Does anyone have trigger points throughout their body? It's been over three years since my bilateral frozen shoulder episode started. My shoulders are no longer frozen, though I did end up with permanent impairment (range of motion was not fully restored). But I do have these "trigger points", extremely tender spots in my upper arms, buttocks, upper thighs and shins. It feels like little bruises, but there is no discoloration. Very tender to press on. These arrived with the frozen shoulders, I did not have them prior. I've done all kinds of physical therapy, acupuncture, Rolfing, massage, and the trigger points remain. I think it points to some kind of systemic problem, certainly not limited to my shoulders. Has anyone else experienced these and, if so, have you found anything (supplements, hormones?) that alleviates them?
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Gerry_the_neck
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You refer to 'trigger points', but they would only be trigger points if they were causing another problem. I think what you are experiencing, from your description, is referred nerve symptoms, either from a neck nerve problem or a lower lumbar nerve problem. These referred 'hot' points can result from either a trapped nerve or just the threat of a trapped nerve. Considering you've already had frozen shoulder, the most likely culprit is the cervical (neck) spine....possibly cervical spondylosis, which can refer symptoms to the arms, shoulders and legs. The only way to confirm would be to ask your GP or Physio to refer you for an MRI scan of neck and take it from there. If it's not C/S, at least you will have eliminated that option. Other signs pointing towards C/S would be pins and needles in hand, numb hand, stiff neck or back of head muggy headaches. I might be on the wrong track here, but your description is familiar to me, and I have C/S/
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GailP
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Bad_shoulder
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Clair Davies. It centres on the treAtment of trigger points. Since following the treatment for a fortnight my pain is almost gone and my mobility has improved remarkably. There is also a book by the same author on the treatment of trigger points for the whole body. I just wanted to share as this has been amazing for me. My family has also self treated nagging aches Nd pains with the same success. Hope this helps a fellow sufferer.
GailP
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caitlin39841 Bad_shoulder
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re: the trigger points or/and referred pain due to nerve irritation/hypersensitivity. 2 simple gentle modalities that might help would include:
1) The Bowen Technique
How does it work?
Using only fingers and thumbs, the Bowen practitioner makes small, rolling movements
over muscles, tendons, ligaments and soft tissue at precise points on the body. Many of
the moves made by the therapist are over recognised trigger points, acupuncture points,
neurolymphatic reflex points, golgi receptor cells and joint proprioreceptors. Ultra-gentle
fascia work is also often incorporated.
One of the most profound effects Bowen can have is in shifting the Autonomic
Nervous System – which controls over 80% of bodily functions – from sympathetic to
parasympathetic dominance, releasing stress at a very deep level. This subtle but dynamic
process allows the body to re-align, address imbalances in functions and chemicalcomposition and, as far as possible, restore homeostasis (physiological equilibrium)
within the body.
caitlin39841
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Touch For Health (TFH)
TFH is a dimplified and practical branch of Applied Kinesiology. it can be described as a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mind.body aspects of health by using a method referred to as manual muscle testing (MMT). The essential premise of TFH/ applied kinesiology, is that every organ dysfunction is accompanied by a weakness in a specific corresponding muscle in what is termed the "viscerosomatic relationship''. So AK & TFH are a form of biomuscle feedback that tell us what's going on in the deeper structures of the body & the psyche. The interconnectedness of both the physical body systems and the mind are strongly emphasised in TFH & all forms of Kinesiology. they are both very gentle forms of treatment. do google both for further information & location of a Therapist.
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LynnSATX GailP
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GailP, did you happen to retrieve a viable diagnosis for your symptoms that I seem to share as well? I would be interested to know what you learned since you posted your concerns over a year ago...