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I Can't Be the Only Person With This Issue

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@heyjoe415 Thank you again, Joe. I will definitely look into dry needling. I have worked with a couple of physical therapists since January, and I did receive help regarding strength, stretching, and breathing techniques. This is helping me move more, but unfortunately, it is not helping with the pain. It just seems if these muscles can be released, most of my problem will go away.

I'm not giving up, I have to keep looking, as someone, somewhere has to have an idea what to do.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jun 7 7:12am

You're very welcome Marc. You are a warrior and resilient - I admire those qualities in people.

I suggest you ask your PTs about dry needling, and if they can refer you to someone. That's how I found someone after working with a PT post shoulder replacement.

Up to that point, I had chronic tightness in my upper back (not the pain you describe, but very tight). After 2 months of bi-weeky needling sessions, that tightness is much looser. So if you do try dry needling, give it two/three months, 2 sessions/month, to show results.

As for the cost, I pay $89/session, 30 minute sessions. It's not cheap, about the same as a very good massage, with better results IMO.

As always Marc, I wish you the best in your search for relief.

Joe

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