Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Release
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome may be helped by Myofascial Release, which
is a whole body, highly specialized, hands on technique of applying sustained
pressure into the connective tissue. This connective tissue (or fascia) is very densely
woven into our muscles, bones, nerves, arteries, veins, and all of the internal organs
(such as the heart, lungs, brain, and spine).
As we go through life and experience stress, physical traumas, child birth, inflammations,
and even acquiring poor posture, this connective tissue becomes tight, restricted, and
tense many times resulting in stiffness and pain. Myofascial Release uses many
release techniques to make your connective tissue relax in a healthy state, thus
taking away any type of trigger point pain. The size and intesity of these trigger point
pain sores gradually decreases with treatment.
Tell us your experience with myofascial release for fms 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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5.13
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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6.40
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6.29
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Better Sleep
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4.56
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No Side Effects
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6.70
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Convenience
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5.30
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Cost/Benefit
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6.80
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Depression Relief
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5.25
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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4.67
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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 10 rating(s) & review(s).
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Just kill me 06/28/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Been going through PT (physical torture) for the last three weeks. Not too bad going through the release but the pain is really bad afterwards, and through the next few days. I see no point to this but my PCP, my rhemuy and my c-spine doc are all pushing this treatment on me. Sorry but this just adds to my pain and anxiety right now. PCP cut back my norco from 6 per day to 3. Not good timing.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Weeks
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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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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2
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No Side Effects
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3
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Convenience
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2
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Cost/Benefit
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3
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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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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial release aggrevates trigger points 08/17/07
Reviewed by:
New York, USA
pressing on trigger points aggrevates them so they are worse than before they were pressed. heat and stretching help temporarily. but the only way to eliminate them for some of us is to inject them.
be careful of pressing on your trigger points, if they are true trigger points.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Over 5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 2 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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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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1
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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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myofascial realese a nightmare for triggre points 06/24/07
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I cannot tolerate myofascial release, trigger point therapy or deep tissue massaage, Tehy all caused me to have a major flare with missed work and added deoression.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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2
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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n/a
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Better Sleep
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n/a
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No Side Effects
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2
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Convenience
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4
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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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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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Physical Therapy 06/18/07
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California, USA
I have worked with a "hands on" PT now for 7 months, and she has been a GODSEND. Nothing else has been NEARLY as effective as her ability to pinpoint trigger areas and work on them. I have undergone everthing from topical myofascial work, to finding out that my pelvic floor is EXTREMELY ridgid, and having those muscles released. I cannot say ENOUGH about my wonderful therapist. I also know though, that she does NOT practice physical therapy in a standard fashion.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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7 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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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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2
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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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10
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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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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fibro help 10/31/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
This has been one of the few things that has relieved pain. When the massage is occuring, it is extremely painful (enough to break into tears), however there is a significant decrease in pain after it has been done. I look forward to how I feel after the massage every week.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Weeks
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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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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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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3
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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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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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myofacial release 08/21/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
deep tissue massage really was working for me.. the first few sessions i wanted to kill my therapist it hurt so much... but after the 3rd or 4th session i had better movement with less pain.. but it will not get rid of it completelly.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Year
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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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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8
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Better Sleep
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8
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No Side Effects
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5
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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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10
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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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Pain be gone 07/09/06
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Had wonderful results with MFR, big reduction in my pain, stiffness, corrected some structural problems I had also.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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5
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Better Sleep
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4
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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6
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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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4
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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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love it! 09/10/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
This is a wonderful treatment! It's expensive and hard to find someone that knows how to do it. It helps a lot!!!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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2 Times Per Week
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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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9
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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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3
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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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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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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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I loved it. 08/27/05
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I loved having myofascial release massages. They were painful at first, but to me it was one of those "good" pains. I was warned that I might feel nausea after the session and I did some. I also had to go home and go to bed. The first time I had the treatment, I'd driven myself to the office and wasn't sure I'd make it home without needing to pull over somewhere to nap. My PT also warned me of the possibility of bruising. I bruised badly...like someone had beaten my back. But, it only bothered the PT because he thought he'd caused more pain. I felt so much better the day after the treatment.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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7
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7
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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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7
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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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n/a
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Yes it works 02/18/05
Reviewed by:
Wichita, Kansas, USA
My myofascial pain specialist worked on my trigger points and it helps alot. This is a favorite of mine but again, it's sort of expensive.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Year
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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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3
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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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7
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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5
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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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