Has anyone been to a Myofascial Release Therapist?

I read somewhere that 70% of people with fibroymyalgia also have myofascial pain - are they expensive and can they diagnose whether you actually do or do not have myofascial pain. Thank you.

[LindseyMid]

As Lynn said, if they are properly trained, yes they can diagnose.

Ideally go to one with experience of Fibro and a varied training - there are lots of different techniques and with someone with Fibro an MFR therapist is likely to have to be extra gentle and go more slowly.

I see an MFR therapist who is absolutely excellent, very highly trained and very experienced. She's far more highly trained than is typical (and actually runs a private pain management clinic now), so is more expensive - I pay £55 for an hour. But it is worth it!

Many Osteopaths also do MFR by the way. And a good osteopath may also be able to do other diagnostic work as they can order all kinds of tests if needed.

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Thank you.

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I am now wondering if I have been misdiagnosed as only 2 sets of tender spots?

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Thank you Lynn,

[klm7777]

I go every 2-3 weeks some times it makes my pins and needles go for weeks it's amazing- for me I think the results vary as my fibro does. This morning I'm feeling my usual morning pants self- need to get in that steamy shower in about 10 mins btw mine costs £40 for an hr but she often goes over! Amazing lady and experienced with fibro