Re: For Emma

[Guest guest]

Emma, thanks for this explantion. I'm familiar with

myofascial release but hadn't heard of dry needling.

FYI, herxing is a reaction to meds or supplements that

are working on viruses or infections, like a die-off

effect. Symptoms are similar to flu and can last a

few days or weeks depending on the severity of the

virus. Ken Lassensen's web site has more info, I

think, but I don't have the URL.

Best, Jennie F.

--- Emma Corcoran <emmacorcoran@...> wrote:

> Hi Jennie,

>

> dry needling is one of the treatments for trigger

> points. i got it done by a

> doctor near Brisbane, Aust. He actually uses a

> hypodermic needle (with

> nothing in it) , as a little knife....puts it into

> the trigger points and

> cuts the bands that have formed in the muscles and

> scrapes away some of the

> dead tissue that has formed. You can actually feel

> the bands snap and I

> usually get instant results (one time my right

> shoulder dropped about 4

> cms!)

>

> I get a heavy/thick pain in my head, particularly

> muscle fatigue/tightness

> behind my eyes ....also a srange sensation across my

> cheeks and down to my

> chin (like something creeping over my face).

>

> The dry needling has helped this (along with

> myofascial release and massage)

> but I only get temporary relief...I usually

> rebound in 4 or 5 days. My

> doctor thinks this is due to the other CFS

> symptoms...eg allergies.

>

> There are some sites on myofascial pain syndrome

> which outline dry needling

> but I don'thave them written down. Also, I tried

> acupuncture but it didn't

> help.

>

> Just out of interest, what does herxing mean?

> (From the context I figure

> its either cycling or burping!!)

> Also, has anyone had any success with Siberian

> Ginseng? I took one tablet

> a few days ago and I couldn't get to sleep. It

> certainly cleared my head

> though!

>

> cheers,

> Emma

>

>

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