- Maybe you’ve considered trying massage but are too afraid of causing a flare.
- Or it’s been recommended to you, but you dread the thought of someone touching you and causing more pain.
There are studies out there that show massage on a regular schedule can benefit individuals struggling with Fibromyalgia. Here’s some things to consider if you’re considering a massage for your chronic pain.
- Manage Expectations
Massage will not cure fibromyalgia. If you go into the experience thinking you will never have pain again, you are going to be disappointed. Also, you’re likely to be somewhat sore after a massage. Even a perfectly healthy person will experience this.
It doesn’t mean the massage hurt you. Instead, it worked your muscles in a way they aren’t used to. The stress reduction benefits and overall muscle wellness are still present even if you feel some soreness.
- Consider Different Massage Types
Not all massages are the same just as massage therapists techniques and skills are not the same. Perhaps touch hurts a lot so one may consider a Connective Tissue Massage over the Therapeutic Massage.
- You Control Your Experience
That’s right. You control how much or how little clothing you wear. You can decide if there are ‘no go’ zones that you know cannot be touched without pain.
- Communicate
This. Cannot. Be. Ignored.
If I am using a pressure or stroke that is uncomfortable, I want to know about it as much as you want me to know.
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All of these things together make for a better massage for chronic pain and quite honestly any massage. Followed up with plenty of water and scheduling the next massage. Frequency is also a key.
Things to consider as you go into your week.
Have a great day.🍮
