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Hello @patrick17, You mentioned earlier that you had tried many things but only get some relief from pain meds, compression gloves, ice, and heat. Have you thought about trying any other kind of alternative therapy?
There is another discussion which covers pain from many different causes that may be worth checking out. I have degenerative disc disease and osteopenia which gives me lower back pain and makes it difficult to walk very far. I'm looking into it for that but have not found an accredited therapist that is close to where I live.
> Groups > Neuropathy > Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
-- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
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Hello, @johnbishop, thanks for your concern and information. I did try myofascial release therapy, but after 5 sessions the therapist didn’t think it would provide any relief or benefit for me. She suggested I try physical therapy. I appreciated her honesty because the therapy was quite expensive. In the past I have tried occupational therapy, acupuncture, and a chiropractic therapy called Active Release Techniques. Nothing really helped very much. For now, I think I will continue to do exercises at home.
Fortunately, I have seen some improvement in my hand and arm in recent months. I can do more things than before. It’s just the pain that won’t quit.
I hope you will find some relief for your back pain. That must be very difficult for you. Thanks for all the help, support, and encouraging words you provide to so many of us here. It’s good that you are so generous with your time.