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@jlfisher56 I'm so sorry you have suffered for so long. Pain is not fun as we here all know it. Except for offering this advise about how I manage my own pain associated with hip arthritis I am not able to offer more. I do exercise, not overly so, as my arthritis can only withstand a certain amount. The exercises are gentle range of motion prior to bedtime and I make sure to keep hydrated as that helps carry off inflammation. I found that for my arthritis I needed to do side lunges and swinging my legs outward to strengthen the glut muscles and I sure suffered for the next few days. I think there may be some type of slow moving exercise for you....maybe Tai Chi as it is very slow and gentle movements. Though I still do need to take perkoset type meds some evenings if I do those few exercises it is very helpful. Please do try some gentle exercises and don't overdo it. Then get back to us to let us know how you feel.
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@jlfisher56,Thanks for the update. About the "devise". Does this give a thump when it is released? My chiropractor uses one like that, it is chrome/metal with spring in it that gives a bit of a thump. they call it an adjuster I think. It has helped me when my clavicle (the side I broke in 1988 when I fell off my bike on the Golden Gate Bridge one rainy April day) comes out of place.
Glad you are doing better.
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Sorry I haven't written in solong. Much has been going on. I found a wonderful chiropractor associated with a local fitness club. He has really helped my spasms with his treatment modalities that include Russian stimulation (better than regular TENS), heat, exercises, Massage, manipulation, a "device" like an injector but doesn't penetrate the skin...separates muscles in spasm so that growth factor can occur, allowing muscle regrowth and healing. He trained on soldiers going to Iraq and Afghan.,trying hard to prevent them from surgeries. My neck spasms and burning significantly decreased and my left turning ability greatly increased. The cervical fusions severely limited me causing dystonia. The spasms, burning, limited neck mobility just got worse and no exercise or medicine helped. Even the botox wasn't helping. The muscles needed to be strengthened.I was going weekly and now every 2 weeks. I have a few different home exercises and so far what he does helps. Other patients gave positive feedback before I saw him and I have to say the same. All I ever had was the same thing over and over that did not work and my spasms just were worse. When my doctor stated after my botox in July, Joan out of all my botox patients, your spasms are the worst and don't get better. THIS after seeing him 5 years. Just send me out the door with pills after botox! WHY don't the spasms get better was my question? Thank GOD this man came into my life. Just hope the treatment will last. The spapsms started in 2004 and have been many years so this REALLY has been a blessing!