Posted by IsoM on February 14, 2002, at 10:06:04
In reply to Re: Extreme Muscle Tension, posted by Emme on February 14, 2002, at 9:02:25
Emme, if massage therapy helped then there's something you can do at home to help. I have muscle tension & pain in the same places as you due to a couple of old injuries plus a genetic weakeness there, I think. My Mom & 2 sons who also get pain & tension, plus me, all have the same shoulder, back, & neck posture. And all have the same points of pain around these areas. The knots can become rock hard.
When I'm working about the place, cleaning, cooking & doing laundry, I'll put music on to work by & pause frequently to do Tai Chi type swaying, dancing, stretching movements in time to the music. If the neighbours could see me, they'd probably phone someone to take me away. But it feels so good & keeps the area relaxed. I know when I don't do it regularly, the pain builds.
Adapt whatever sort of movements you need to do & improvise till it feels good. A lot of slow arm & shoulder movement is great for me. Another movement I came up with is something like pretending you're using a bow & pulling the arrow slowly way back. Then I alternate with the other arm doing the pulling. (I use to do archery when younger & had a set.) Try these ideas for a week & see if it doesn't help. Much cheaper than massage!
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