30 years ago, the use of TENS, accupunture, or biofeedback for the treatment of pain was just beginning in the U.S. They were viewed as fringe or alternative....
Hello, I do not know if anyone here has had the same experience with the Cyclobenzaprine/ Flexeril as I have. I have taken both and can say that hands down, if...
Christal brings up some interesting points about brand name vs. generic drugs. I have also found a difference among generic drugs. Years ago, I got my generic...
My PT cost me $40 dollars a visit and did not get any help from it. I went to a nice gym today that has pool therapy and some machines that actually puts you...
Mary I was told my one of my Dr that if I wanted to use a generic med on a regular basis that worked to not switch brands in the middle of treatment. I did...
I can just speak for myself. I can only do the basic piriformis stretches and walking (straight, no incline or decline, no even slightly tight curves)....
Thank you for your imput. I went to a Pilates class tonight and nothing seemed to act up, thank the good Lord! I am nervous to do just about anything at this...
"My question is about the Aqua therapy and Pilates and Yoga. Can these be done without making any piriformiss problems worse? " Aqua therapy or yoga are...
I would like to add a comment. The Aqua therapy is very helpful indeed, however if you put on a pair on "SWIM FIN'S" aka diver flippers, this works the...
-Thanks for the tip Clark. Do you mind my asking what kind of Aqua therapy you did that you could use the smim fins? I went to my first class today and what...
Hi Christal The facility that I belong to is like a "All in one" type of fitness center. To describe this place they offer a very comprehensive and versital...
Clark, thank you for the tips about how the fins made a difference for you. However I am still not clear what you actually do once you are in the water. Do...
Wow. I don't know about the rest of you but I now want to find a warm swimming pool. That is wonderful! All exercises except the basic stretch and walking...
Hi Clark. It is great to hear from you again. And even better to learn you are doing great. It is perfectly OK to post the name or website of the "all in one"...
Thanks for asking Clark for this info Mary! I am sure a lot of us could use this method of a workout with no side affects! Christal ... at least be helpful to...
Clark - I reread your earlier post. As I understand it, you didn't do anything special - just put on fins and swam as usual - just made small leg movements at...
Yes, thats right the swim fins provide a vast ammount of pressure both active and passive resitance that work's the muscles so effectively. The oversized swim...
... both ... effectively. ... useing ... didn't do ... small ... to ... move ... muscles as ... to ... have ... I have dealt with my condition for quite a...
This is mainly just an intellectual question for me - I'm just curious - so ignore me if you don't have time for this. (I don't want to annoy anyone but am...
I dont know if the two years of pilates has helped my periformis pain, but my posture,bladder, and abs have benefited greatly. With a good instructor it is a...
Dear Group: I am new to this group. I live in the DFW area and was wanting to know if anyone in this group lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area.. I have...
Robin after getting a bit better, I took a four hour ride each way during a two day visit out of state for to see my grandson for the first time. It was so...
Yes - cars are a serious issue for me. It is the sitting in one position I think. It can help if the seat is an SUV type but for a long drive (I took 6 high...
Hi All and a Happy New Year! Just thought I'd put in my pennies worth in to those of you new to the group: If you have piriformis probs which go hand in hand...
-Jo I am new to most all of this except the pain. What do you mean by SIJ dysfunction? I do have a tens unit that does help somewhat for the pain also. Also...
I just found a new list of people trained in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT). Most practitioners are in california, but the list includes people in Canada,...
Hello Christal Until you have your condition diagnosed correctly, then it's difficult to say what the problems is. Like Mary, I'm no doctor but those of us on...
I am sorry to say we still don't have any names of health care professionals recommended by members in Texas. David, who moved to Tucson - do you have any...
I am enjoying all the posts it helps to know what others have experienced. My worse pain is when I lay down. I can only sleep for maybe 3 hours when the pain...
Hi Angie, I lived in central Texas (Elgin) all my life (54 years) until I moved to Tucson recently. Somewhere on the Dr. and therapist list is a Dr. in...
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