Massage

[hazeybaby26]

Hiya has anyone tried hot stone massage or Swedish massage for fibromyalgia ? .my husband as offered to pay to see if it helps towards the pain

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I have regular hot stone massage ... and while I find it uncomfortable (and sometimes painful) at the time and for a day or two after .... once the initial tenderness eases I feel much better for it.

I only use the one therapist ... and she understands chronic pain/fibromyalgia. .. and this makes such a big difference xxx

[hazeybaby26 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

This lady is my husbands best friends daughter and also qualified nurse do you think I should try ?

[fenbadger in reply to hazeybaby26]

don't think you have anything to lose. I cannot see how massage would fail to help. In your place I'd certainly try it.

[DanielleGemma in reply to hazeybaby26]

I would agree with Hazel & Mr B! I don't think you have anything to lsoe, if the pain is really bad than you know not to do it again! For me the same as Hazel I suffer a bit afterwards but then do feel better 🤗🌹

[YASMINTINA FMA UK Volunteer]

Have had hot stone massage really relaxing and soothing on the back if you go for that enjoy, I'm treating myself to a facial eye treatment and head massage Friday for an hour, had my 2 youngest grandchildren today think I could do with it now ha ha xx

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

It's worth having a session to see how you feel. Even if she just works gently to see how your body reacts to the massage xxx

[Midori]

I am a retired nurse and qualified masseuse. I think you may find the Hot stone massage good, but take care with Swedish (classical) massage as it might be too intense in the wringing and kneading. You should be OK with the stroking, tapping and cupping as they are gentler.

[hazeybaby26]

Thank you all so much for your advice I am going to give it a go it’s £40 for 1 hour 20 mins I am hoping it will be the best £40 I have ever spent lol