Harrington rod/muscle spasms

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Close to 30 years ago, I got my Harrington rod. I never had any

difficulty until about a year and a half ago, when I suffered a

severe muscle spasm in my left rotator cuff. Since then, the muscles

throughout my back, neck, shoulders, hips and legs have tightened

up. It is most distressing. I have tried many physical therapies,

but they have only provided temporary relief. I'm not acutally sure

that the muscle spasms are related to my scoliosis, however, I'm

wondering if there is anybody out there who has had a similar

experience, what you have done about it, and whether you have gotten

any relief. Anxiously awaiting your replies,

[Guest guest]

The muscles in my back, neck, hips, etc. used to be extremely tight also. The

doctor once teased me about being a football player because my trapezii were so

tight. I have found the greatest relief from getting a full-body massage once a

week. I have been doing this for about 3 years it has helped tremendously. I

also have fibromyalgia which causes muscle tightness and soreness. My massage

therapist has even noticed a difference in my muscles. They do not stay as

tight as they used to and they will also relax easier when she works on them.

It has also cut down on the amount of pain medication I have had to take. It

costs me $30 a week but it is well worth it.

Peggy Greene

Osteoporosis dx @ 33 - Fosamax for 6-1/2 years

Fibromyalgia - Zyprexa for sleep, massage for pain

Scoliosis - Harrington rod fusion T3-L3 in 1975

10-year-old Daughter with scoliosis in Boston brace

Flatback Syndrome

Severe Degenerative Disc Disease - support brace

Restricted Lung Disease

Hypothyroidism

Allergies

GERD

Message: 1

Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 15:10:39 -0000

From: " kittiecat_woman " <kittiecat_woman@...>

Subject: Harrington rod/muscle spasms

Hi,

Close to 30 years ago, I got my Harrington rod. I never had any

difficulty until about a year and a half ago, when I suffered a

severe muscle spasm in my left rotator cuff. Since then, the muscles

throughout my back, neck, shoulders, hips and legs have tightened

up. It is most distressing. I have tried many physical therapies,

but they have only provided temporary relief. I'm not acutally sure

that the muscle spasms are related to my scoliosis, however, I'm

wondering if there is anybody out there who has had a similar

experience, what you have done about it, and whether you have gotten

any relief. Anxiously awaiting your replies,

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