I have been considering using a personal massager. Wondering if the deep tissue massage will help with tightness i have. So I am reaching out to the community for anyone, who have advice and share your experience.
Personal massagers can be a great way to manage muscle tightness with MS! Many MyMSTeam members have shared positive experiences with massage for relief, with one saying, "Massage is a sweet gift from heaven! It does wonders for pain."
When considering a personal massager, here are some helpful tips:
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What a great question. I had this same question a few weeks ago but didn't think to ask here. On Amazon prime days, I decided to get the sensitive massage Theragun and the deep tissue massage Theragun (Prime). Once I got them, I started with the sensitive one that is meant for daily wellness. It uses a lot of vibration, which isn't necessarily good for some of us MSers who have sensitivity issues on the surface. I do like it, but I have found that I can only use it in certain areas. It works great on tired feet! My plan was that if I liked that one, I would return the deep tissue (unopened), but since I didn't love it, I opened the Prime and it is different, thankfully. It's not as vibratory which allows the "pound" of the device to get to the deeper muscle tissue. I do like it especially for after workouts/running. I like it for my hamstrings and glutes. I don't feel like it gets my low back the way I would like, but others may feel differently. I do think that because of my nerve short circuits (thanks to MS), I get some "strange" sensations particularly on my back.
I used to go to a massage therapist, however now I see an Accupuntcurist who also includes Accupressure.
By using 'this method' I rely on thousands of years of Chinese 'medicine' where there is an actual true point of meeting the needs of the body (omg that 'hurts' in a GOOD WAY)... BUT also thru Accupuntcure. Points can actually be met.. every time. (Dr Chen re Bellevue Wa. ) like in ways that I NEVER knew.. but he did!
Good luck. I do have amazing massage therapy friends that I will never TAKE from them or her and her own magic... but now I live in Wa. She is NOT. :(
GOOD luck. You'll find something that fits i know it.
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I use large ice packs and put them on the areas of pain. It really helps with most of it.
When neuropathic pain gets too hard to handle, especially after physiotherapy, a personal masseuse, aware of your condition, helps relieve the muscle tightness and fatigue. Lying down or resting your back after the massage is necessary, since it has been worked upon, howsoever lightly.