Something in my back

[Annunnaki]

Hi. I feel like there's something in my spine. I'm flexing my back to try to ease it. I feel like a snake! I can't find anything in posts about it. Is this normal for fibro?? It's been hours! Does anyone know anything about this please? Thanks.

[Hidden]

Hello, I have never heard of Fibro causing back problems. Usually it an ache all over your body. Now for some people there are certain tender points on the body that are associated with Fibro. You can Google them. Perhaps you are having a muscle spasm more due to stress than Fibro. When I was under a lot of stress I would have chest pains that radiated to my back. It lasted for 45 min. Fortunetly I had some Xanax and the pain went away. I. had my heart checked and it was fine. Unless you pulled a muscle I'm not sure what else it could be.

[Annunnaki in reply to Hidden]

Thanks. I have back pain with fibro normally. Didn't know it was fibro until my rheumatologist told me about it. it doesn't feel like a pulled muscle. More of like a pen jabbed lengthways in my spine. Never had it before or even heard about anything like it before. Ta.

[Jeanbean55 in reply to Annunnaki]

Hi i have a trapped nerve for years before i had FM and every now and again it comes back with a vengance and it starts at spine and travels round to front of chest at bottom of ribs, very painful. (())

[Annunnaki in reply to Jeanbean55]

Oh no! Sorry to hear babe. Do take care of urself. And thanks for the info.

[OldnCreaky]

Hello Annunnaki,

with Fibro you can get muscular and joint pain pretty much anywhere it would seem. The spine is at the core of our body and the muscles around it are working hard to ensure that our head stays at the top and our feet stay at the bottom. When you have pain you unconsciously protect that part of the body and that means somewhere else takes the strain, so leg or foot pain changes how you walk, which in turn affects your back. I get a lot of back pain and I find warm baths with Epson salts seems to help: advice I found here in other posts.

Gentle hugs xx

[Annunnaki in reply to OldnCreaky]

Thanks for the advice. Didn't feel like pain. But I think it is now it has started to hurt. I'll try get some sleep. Haven't as yet. And it's 8.40am!

[tasha2]

Hi i have the same back feeling you have, it feels like something is stuck, mine is more towards the right and lower you could say it radiates into my buttock cheek .My doc has said it is Sciatica it causes lightinging strikes sudden sharp bolts of pain, maybe it could be this what you have

[Annunnaki in reply to tasha2]

Ah! Sorry to hear that you have sciatica as well. I don't have any bolts of pain. But guess that could be coming. I'll keep this in mind in case I have them. Thanks for the info. Take care of yourself. @):-

[Hidden]

Hello Annunnaki, can you elaborate on what it feels like, pain, spasm, sensation? Or something else.......

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

sorry, the other mails didn't come through before I'd posted this, my friend has sciatica, if this is what you are experiencing and finds yoga, massage and reflexology eases it, sorry you are in such pain with this condition.

Alice

[Annunnaki in reply to Hidden]

Thanks sweet. May try massage when can afford it. I

[Telynores]

Fibro - fibrous tissues (muscles/tendons/ligaments) as I type the my- algia breakdown has disappeared from my brain. Basically the meaning is pain in the fibrous tissues of the body We can get the pain anywhere/how/when. Hope that makes sence.

[Annunnaki]

Yep. Makes sense. Didnt feel whatsoever like pain though. But must have been. Took painkillers anyways. Now stopped. Thankfully.

[Regnofibro1]

My physical therapist started putting K-tape on my back and other areas that Fibro is the worst. It has helped so much!!! I highly recommend it. You can find it in just about any sports store. Players use it to tape up wrist and knees to prevent sports injuries. She said its was made for physical therapy but a lot of sports players use it. I have had Fibro before there was a name for it. I live in Texas and was part of a research group way back in the 70's. Back then they didn't know anything about it. 40+ years and still walking (slowly at times). I really hope you try the tape. I have found it helps more than anything yet!

[Annunnaki in reply to Regnofibro1]

Hi From sunny Texas!! Thank you so much for the advice. I'll definitely try it. Why don't u put a post especially On K-tape? It will help so many people. It's worth having it on its own instead of only here. This way everyone will have the Chancellor see it.

[Regnofibro1]

This is one of the things I have heard about.

Fibromyalgia: Advanced Techniques for the Treatment of Pain

Fibromylagia (FM) is a condition that has proven to be very elusive and challenging to the medical community, clinicians, and more importantly to those who suffer the symptomatic pain and discomfort. I initially started my investigation into Fibromyalgia in August of 2011, however it took me by surprise how many different perspectives, theories, and central belief systems are currently in the Fibromyalgia landscape. Therefore I took a significant amount of extra time to absorb and examine...which also lead to some more evolutions in my initial strategy for interventions in pain management. The subject of this post is to present a blend of current concepts with another innovative concept in an effort to maximize the ability to effectively reduce the constant discomfort and often debilitating pain that can affect quality of daily life and profoundly reduce overall homeostasis. More importantly, this post examines the mounting current research that suggests the fascia / connective tissue system plays a fundamental role in both the ¨problem¨ and the ¨solution¨.

Fibromyalgia disorder is characterized by wide-spread muscle pain and tenderness at specific soft-tissue trigger points. Recent studies in the pain processing mechanism have resulted in some significant advances in the understanding of Fibromyalgia. Although there has not been any definitive evidence of muscle patholgy found in FM, there is growing evidence for dysfunction of the intramuscular connective tissue (or fascia). I have embedded a previously posted article of one of these studies below.

Fascia is richly innervated, and the major cell of the fascia, the fibroblast, has been shown

to secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines, particularly IL-6, in response to strain. Recent biopsy

studies using immuno-histochemical staining techniques have found increased levels of

collagen and inflammatory mediators in the connective tissue surrounding the muscle cells

in Fibromyalgia patients.

There is a significant amount of scientific and physiological details and explanation behind this, however I will save that discussion for another (more comprehensive) post. This brief introduction is to outline the evidence of a connective tissue / inflammatory contribution to pain in FM. Therefore, a more practical and focused presentation of the specific strategy to reduce pain is the next step.

Trans-Fascial Viscoelastic Stimulation

As stated in my previous FM post, massage is a well known and accepted intervention in the treatment of symptomatic pain...therefore any improvements to the delivery, absorption, and effective range of massage is an obvious (and immediate) benefit. One of the most innovative (and effective) evolutions in massage is called Trans-Fascial Viscoelastic Stimulation (TFVES). Also known as Soft Ball Rolling Massage, this technique was developed by Mr. Leonid Blyum for the specific challenges faced by children with Cerebral Palsy and other disorders of movement and posture. Using various stress-transfer mediums, the practitioner is able to access the connective tissue / fascia at all levels including the very deepest visceral / core level.

TFVES is a very comprehensive set of skills, applications, guidelines, and targets that require an extensive process of learning and development...however the overwhelming scientific and clinical evidence shows that is produces extraordinary benefit and contribution to the improvement of connective tissue strength, health, integrity, and homeostasis...therefore reducing fascial dysfunction and the reduction of abnormal pain signalling.

The complement to the TFVES technique is the implementation of specific kinesiotaping applications. My 2 previous posts explain in detail about the mechanical and physiological benefits of therapeutic taping, however it is within a different context. I will introduce some of the same explanation in this post to ensure an adequate link to FM.

Kinesio Taping alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by lifting the skin. The taped portion forms convolutions in the skin thus increasing interstitial space. The result is that pressure and irritation are taken off the neural/sensory receptors. Then, slowly, pressure is taken off the lymphatic system allowing it to drain more freely.

Not only does this technique stand alone, but in combination with TFVES, the opportunity to effectively reduce pain is significant. In addition, the scientific evidence shows that TFVES over the long term strengthens the connective tissue system and therefore contributes to long-term reduction of the symptomatic challenges. I highly recommend that you refer to the previous post to get a more in-depth understanding of the physiological benefits. thescienceofphysicalrehabil...

In summary, the adoption and blending of these 2 specific techniques can generate powerful results. More importantly, they are skills that can be acquired and therefore can be implemented in a home-based environment. The One Giant Leap Initiative is designed to provide responsible strategies and systems that can co-exist with most treatment strategies and provide an opportunity for care-seekers to contribute to their own health and well-being.

I have kept this post relatively short, however I will be formulating more comprehensive explanations and descriptions, as well as generating some practical technical demonstrations in the Miscellaneous Toolbox that can be of immediate use. Any and all specific inquiries, comments, and feedback are welcome.

Happy rolling!

Fibromyalgia and the Fascia Effect

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[Annunnaki in reply to Regnofibro1]

READ THAT GUYS!! Impressive info!!

There is also the gene common to low moods and fibro, as well as the changes found in the brain pain receptive pathways That disrupt, or rather increases the sensitivity to pain. Boils down to the same thing in the end I think really. Just gives a number of different therapeutic approaches. If you have them. Please attach links of thevresearches if u still have them. There is a GP who made me cry today by refusing to give enough painkillers, whose nose and practice manager I am planning to rub their all mighty nose in some facts!! Can't wait to heat more from you. Blessings.

[Hidden in reply to Regnofibro1]

Interesting info-ta.

[TheAuthor]

I am so sorry to read this and I genuinely and sincerely hope that you can find some resolution and relief to this issue. I want to wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Annunnaki in reply to TheAuthor]

Thank you

It is very kind of you to take the time to reply. Take care.

[Deaman]

Hi, is it between your shoulder blades? It could be a build up of spinal fluid called a syringella (or something). If you get headaches at the back of your head or pain there when you bend over might want to get checked for chiari malformation. I have Ehlers Danlos III and fibro (and chiari, among others) and I know it's often linked to EDS but not always. We'd to get it checked as it can get worse and need surgery. Don't mean to worry you, may just be your nervous system playing tricks on you. Good luck

[Annunnaki in reply to Deaman]

Hi. Thanks for your reply. I'm sorry to hear about Ur health. I don't have those symptoms. I'm in a fibro flare though. So could be nervous system like you say. I'l make a note. If it keeps reoccurring I'll ask my Rheumatologist about it. All the best.