I have had some chronic pain in my left rib area for well over a year now, maybe even longer. Old injury that I probably never let heal properly. It is aggrevated when I grapple and darn near makes me jump out of my skin when someone side mounts me and applies pressure on my ribs. I have been going to the chiropractor, gave it time to heal etc. and nothing seemed to help.
I started some massage therapy at the recommendation of my doctor. He said he could feel my anterior and posterior serratus muscle was tense and upon palpation was very tender.
I have had three treatments and I must say, I haven't felt this good in a long while. The pain has subsided substantially and I am no longer waking up in pain in the morning.
Anyone else have good or bad experiences with massage therapy? How often do you go? Do you use it for injury only or as part of your overall healthy routine. I am thinking of making it a part of my routine, maybe once a month or so to get the knots out.
I started some massage therapy at the recommendation of my doctor. He said he could feel my anterior and posterior serratus muscle was tense and upon palpation was very tender.
I have had three treatments and I must say, I haven't felt this good in a long while. The pain has subsided substantially and I am no longer waking up in pain in the morning.
Anyone else have good or bad experiences with massage therapy? How often do you go? Do you use it for injury only or as part of your overall healthy routine. I am thinking of making it a part of my routine, maybe once a month or so to get the knots out.
