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@jenniferhunter
Hey Jennifer, I just wanted to share with you what my physical therapist has done the last two appointments. She is doing skin rolling all across my lower back. It hurts, but I walk away and am amazed with how well I feel! I actually called her and left a message when I got home letting her know how well it worked.
I reported to her a few weeks ago how I’m taking gabapentin because I have nerve pain across my back that makes me nauseous.
She immediately did skin rolling on me and the pain is going away on my back. She said she is loosening and breaking free the connective tissue just under my skin and returning it to how it was prior to surgery. I looked it up and it is described as a form of myofascial release.
I am starting to feel normal!
Best, Sherry😊
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My therapist is working on my glutes and abdominals. It is intense too but it feels great post session !!!! I will ask about skin rolling, but I think I know what she is doing. Thanks.
I use this ball inbetween and this beautiful stretch that stretches the facia all along the back. I hesitate to post it cause it may not be right for everyone depending on their particular situation. However, feel free to contact me individually if you like. Also you can google essentrics.com for great facial work you can do on your own. I receive no commission ;). For $15 a month you can access 100's of videos. There are specific aging back-words and etc. Highly recommend because it is dynamic movement that can strengthen as you Lengthen, which helps you keep the flexibility after the stretch is complete. Dynamic stretching or movement is often used in rehab. Of course as always check with your medical professionals first before trying any new movement, etc.
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@sherrym25 Sherry, that’s great! She is breaking the scar tissue and tight fascia that connects to your surgical scar. My PT has done that on my scars and now you know the wonders of myofascial release. I recommend it a lot on here and it’s good that you can share your experiences so people understand how to help themselves after surgery. I do periodically loosen tight tissue in my neck that links to the cervical surgery scar. Ask your PT how you can do home stretches to maintain your pain free mobility. I find that scar tissue will tighten again and need some tweaking. I do some MFR homework nearly every day. Thanks for sharing! If you wish, you can also share that in the Myofascial Release Discussion that is under my profile.