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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Nov 24, 2025 | Replies (29)

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@dlydailyhope

Thank you so much, Joe. It has been very hard for me but I hold onto my faith and take one day and one painful step at a time.

I had a full body massage on Friday which was my first in over 5 years! It was great to help relax very tight and painful muscles. I definitely need to focus on better self care. I’ve neglected myself too long.

It is good to know you have had success with acupuncture. I have never tried it but willing to try it. How do you recommend finding a good acupuncturist?

I wish I had your strong core muscle! I used to have a strong core and strength and flexibility in my limbs but that feels so long ago. I miss my flexible self that used to love to dance and get on the floor to stretch and do splits! 🙂

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Nov 20, 2025

Hi Hope,

Thanks for your very touching reply. It's hard to think back to days when our bodies were so pliant. I ran marathons in my 30s and 40s and I loved all of them. I also loved the camaraderie developed preparing for and doing the marathons. I'm 71 now with two knee replacements, so those marathon days are long in the past. I spin about 5x/week now. It's a decent substitute for the endurance running I miss. No regrets though. Regrets are a luxury I can't afford!

Good for you for getting a great massage! That seems like a luxury, but it isn't. It's a necessity. Please do treat yourself well.

As for acupuncture, I have since learned that "dry needling" may be even more effective at relieving tight muscle knots directly. Medicare Part B covers these treatments for the lower back only. I was very happy with the acupuncture results and plan to try dry needling.

I would ask your health insurer about coverage for acupuncture and dry needling. It is only covered for the lower back (Medicare Part B), but that's where a lot of people feel tightness.

I don't know if you are on Medicare (not everyone is as old as me.....). If not, your insurer should still cover some treatments. A referral from your Dr will help too.

I wish you all the best Hope. And please keep up with massage and let me know what you find out re: acupuncture/dry needling.

Joe

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