I had a deep tissue massage to help with my tense muscles in my neck and shoulders on Wednesday and today feel like I’ve been kicked by a horse. Is this to be expected two days later please?
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Yes - the tense muscles often are due to myofascial pain syndrome and that is due to an accumulation of the same inflammatory substances as PMR but in the muscle fascia (the transparent skin you will know from joints of meat and poultry) and as knots of hardened muscle fibres in the body of the muscle rather than systemically as in PMR (through the blood stream). Therapeutic or deep tissue massage releases those inflammatory substances and causes a flare of the PMR and muscle pain. Drink plenty of water and try to walk gently in the fresh air for a while. In PMR the inflammatory substances are renewed every morning but in your case it is just the release to freedom that is the problem, Once they are washed out, it will improve.
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I know it will probably happen and expect it - love my deep massage!!! A lot of people try it and get scared when this reaction happens. My physio sessions often work on trigger points (often the knots you can feel in the muscles) and I can feel as if I have massive bruises, although there is rarely anything to see. But the effect is worth it for me!
I felt wonderful straight after and will have another in a few weeks. He also offers cupping which apparently helps blood flow and acupuncture. Havd you tried either?
I think you are right, the massage was simply too much for your blood starved muscles with PMR. Hopefully you will recover in a few days of complete rest and not have to resort to upping your Pred dose. Painkillers and heat ought to help.
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Very likely.....you need a therapist who is well aware of PMR and the affect is has on muscles.
Hopefully it will resolve in another couple of days.
Would have done the same to me even without active PMR since GCA/Pred. I miss a good pummelling but have to ‘make do’ with Bowen therapy, but that’s not exactly a hardship.
Usdd to have aromatherapy massages, lovely, but trying to get blood flowing to my achy muscles 😫😫😫
I still have it (when the practice is allowed to open). Maybe does nothing for the blood flow but very relaxing. Good enough for me!👵🏻
Really.
Why not?
Good for you Constance. My body is so sensitive, I can’t see myself getting massages ...well ....maybe if he was a Chippendale ...wink wink.
Don't need a Chippendale at my age! Not sure what I would do with him!🤪
My massages aren't deep just 'stroking'. Ummm - perhaps a Chippendale would do?????😎💥💥👵🏻
Hot stone massage was great for me (not suitable if you have, for example, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, are taking blood thinners). My therapist was very gentle and used stroking/sweeping movements rather than the kneading you have from DT massage. The essential oils are wonderful. As DL said, the therapist should be well aware of your condition.
Maybe not but check to be sure. It could be the type of massage oil that needs to be considered but you need expert advice from a knowledgable therapist. I wish you well.