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Mid-back muscle spasms: Unending

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@ksdm

Thanks, Jennifer. It's not my posture that brings on the spasms it is doing repetitive things with my arms, like gardening. Lifting has never brought the spasms on. I've had MRIs, CT scans, X-rays and they show nothing out of place with my back. It's just the muscles. I tried PT and it brought on another back spasm! When I get a muscle spasm it usually lasts 5-6 weeks. I guess it is just weak muscles but then I am afraid to do physical therapy for fear of another 6 weeks sitting in my chair with the heating pad!! I've been to orthopedics and pain management clincs and no resolve. Thanks for your advice!
Susan

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Mar 13 12:42am

@ksdm Susan,
What I can think of that may help is soaking in a tub with Epsom salts. Your body will absorb the magnesium which helps relax muscles.

Many people have overly tight chest muscles, and something like myofascial release may help. It's kind of like massage and it stretches out the tight muscles and gets it moving better. When gardening, you're supporting the weight of your arms and perhaps that might be working against tightness on the front or shoulders. With MFR, it would not be exercises in PT, it would be hands on work by the therapist.

Here is our discussion om MFR where you can learn more.

Neuropathy- "Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain"
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
There is a provider search at http://mfrtherapists.com/

I have done this for several years and it helps me a lot.

Jennifer

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