Massage by Self for Myofasical Pain and Fibromyalgia
When you cannot afford a fibromyalgia massage therapist, it's a good idea to give yourself a
very gentle self massage. If your body's not too stiff you can massage around your fibromyalgia
tenderpoints on your legs, arms, and front torso. If you have chronic myofascial pain syndrome
in addition to fibromyalgia, there is a book called "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook"
by Clair Davies that explains clearly how to massage trigger points.
Tell us your experience with self massages for fibromyalgia symptoms. Rate this fibromyalgia /
myofascial pain treatment below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4.80
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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5.00
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6.50
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Better Sleep
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5.40
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No Side Effects
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8.20
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Convenience
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9.80
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Cost/Benefit
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6.20
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Depression Relief
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5.00
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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1.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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1.00
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Based on 5 rating(s) & review(s).
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Displaying 1-5 of 5 ratings and reviews.
Self massage for pain relief 02/21/16
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Self massage works great for me, when I am having a ouchy day. I start off light and steady. Increaser the pressure as tolerated. Paying close attention to areas of tenderness. Using acupressure techniques, I am usually able to release the pain between massage appointments.
I am a massage therapist.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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4 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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8
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Self Massage During a Flare 04/20/15
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Location Not Given
I was in a full flare. Every part of my body ached from an active weekend. I thought using a large handheld massager w heat would loosen stiff muscles, relieve body ache. I massaaged everwhere-hands, wrists, legs, feet, ankles, hips, shoulders, back, neck.
Soon after i became super foggy w the flu like malaise..pain was worse and constant, sharper, got a headache. Neck and back were especially bad. Had a horrible nights rest, woke up w swollen left lyph node in throat.
Really thought i would be spending the day unable to move. Luckily, i had one emergency percocet which i took with coffee. In 15 minutes i felt pain free. That was 5 hrs ago. Im a little worried how and when the pain will return :/
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 1 Time
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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1
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
I use a theracane 02/18/05
Reviewed by:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
I use a thera cane for trigger point pain. It's a hooking device that you can use to get at the trigger points on your back.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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When Needed
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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1
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Please 12/02/04
Reviewed by:
Dallas, Texas, USA
I'm too stiff to do this.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 1 Time
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Self Massage helps 09/01/04
Reviewed by:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Self Massage helps me fall asleep. I've been doing it for years now.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Day
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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8
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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