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liebelesbe · 1 day ago
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went to physiotherapy for the first time today btw :)
pros: it was only a massage so i could lie down AND didn't have to move
cons: therapist didn't fully get it and kept encouraging me to do more stuff in my daily life (i can't) & she started coughing and sniffling halfway through. like. nooo why are you here when you're sick 😭 oh and she was talking really loudly the entire time, I need to put in my earplugs next time. or ask her to be more quiet pls
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fingertipsmp3 · 2 months ago
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The good news is I accomplished my mission of buying trousers, the bad news is my knee is SUPER unhappy about it
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flamingo--ing · 7 months ago
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got reiki done and like damn she didnt have to read me like that
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fatal-blow · 2 years ago
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Self-massage and Myofascial Pain: From Head to Fingers
Aka I'm going to talk about a muscle that is neither in the head or the fingers. It's a neck muscle called the sternocleidomastoid.
(STER-no-KLY-do-MAST-oid, or SCM for people who don't take joy in pronouncing long, confusing words.)
I am not a professional massage therapist, just a professional don't-wanna-be-in-pain guy.
This one is for...everyone. Or just about. The SCM can contribute to a vast, VAST variety of pains. Here's a sampling:
A variety of headaches (in the eye, above the eye, top of the head)
Jaw problems (including Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction, stiffness, clicking)
Neck pain
Ear aches
Toothaches
And they also contribute to and are perpetuated by a foreward head posture--something that anyone who uses a phone or computer should be familiar with. Foreward head posture can further contribute to symptoms such as:
Shoulder pain
Upper back pain
Chest pain
And arm and hand pain, including symptoms similar to tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, grip weakness, and much more.
See why this one applies to everyone?
Now, full disclaimer, I'm hesitant to make this the second trigger point I talk about because neck muscles are extremely sensitive. However, I'm still reaping the benefits of having finally bitten the bullet and trying this myself, and it feels important to make this one of the first I talk about.
That said, this is your first of many warnings. Go easy on these muscles. Gentle massage is better than no massage.
Here's a quick few rules:
Don't massage the SCM more than 3 times a day. In fact, if you find they are very sensitive, I recommend once a day and right before bed or a nap.
As always, never massage a pulse.
If you feel dizzy or faint, release all pressure until you regain your bearings.
Do this massage with your eyes open and sitting up. It will help you maintain awareness.
Never use massage tools on your neck.
For those with anxiety: I know this sounds nerve-wracking. As long as you go slow and listen to your body, you won't hurt yourself. If you accidentally squeeze the wrong place, it's not the end of the world! Just release pressure, move your fingers, and try again. It's only deep and extended pressure that will get you into trouble, okay?
With all that said, let's get to the good stuff.
The SCM muscles are the ones that make that sexy little V on the neck, connecting from behind the ear down to the collarbone. For all the trouble they cause, they rarely hurt themselves, which is why they get overlooked.
You've got two on each side. One in front, and one deeper in the neck. I'll teach you how to get at both.
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We'll start with the guy up front. Here's a snazzy little pictogram courtesy of The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook.
The shaded areas are (some of) the pain patterns caused by this muscle. The dots are meant to represent trigger points (TrPs), but the reality is that they can occur along the full length.
As a rule of thumb, TrPs further up cause more symptoms in the head. Further down contributes to everything below. This goes for both the shallow muscle and the deeper muscle.
Find somewhere to sit straight and relax your body.
Use your fingers to find your pulse on your chosen side, between the SCM and the windpipe. If your fingers aren't sensitive enough to feel your pulse, you should not do this massage yourself.
Move to the SCM side of your pulse, replace your fingers with your thumb.
Grasp the SCM lightly with your fingers and thumb, firstly just to find where you will be working. The SCM is not large, probably around the width of your finger, so don't reach too far back. If you're having trouble grasping it, look Away from the side you're working on, then tilt your head Towards it.
Now that you're familiar, make a C with your grasp fingers so that it's the tips holding the muscle. The intent is to exert more pressure with less effort. Make sure your fingernails are short for this.
Now slowly, keeping your grip light, you want to...well, the easiest way I can describe it is that your want to milk the SCM. Use short strokes, releasing the pressure at the end of each. You can massage all the way up to the ear, and all the way down to the collarbone.
Again, go easy. If you're like me, this will be painful at first. You might even feel a little brain fucked from doing this, but as long as you aren't feeling faint or dizzy, you're good to go. Don't push yourself--take a break when you've had enough.
Afterwards, lightly stretch this muscle by turning your head to the side three times.
And now for the deeper SCM.
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This guy isn't any harder than the shallow one. In fact, I don't even need to give you an entire list of instructions. Follow the steps above, but when you grasp the muscle, you instead want to take a larger fingerful, closer to the width of two fingers.
To help you understand what I'm getting at, put your fingertips on the back side of your neck, a small ways down and behind your ear. Gently dig in and pull forward--everything you can grasp from this point to your windpipe comprises both SCM muscles. All you need to do is grasp this entire chunk of muscle and perform the massage as described above.
With continued massage, you should gradually feel less tension in your jaw, neck, and shoulders. Your head might feel a bit clearer, you might have fewer and less intense headaches. Keep doing this massage until you can't find any tender points in the SCM.
And as a preventative--try to find ways to keep yourself from slouching or holding your head forward. A simple exercise is to pull your head back, like you're giving yourself an extra chin.
If you're interested in more posts like this, check out these links:
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nowshesdoingitallthetime · 6 months ago
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I’ve managed to get called in for an hour and a half of work🙃
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nerice · 8 months ago
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arms ow. sad i missed the april fools boopening. taking another break
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rehabpy · 11 months ago
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born-to-lose · 1 year ago
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One day I'm ranting about men with the coworkers and the next I go to physiotherapy and get the cute guy with the musk scent, arm hair and beard stubble
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freedominhours · 2 years ago
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faofinn · 2 years ago
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DAY 19: "you deserve this"
Harrison’s phantom pain had been absolute murder all day. He didn’t know why, but nothing was working to fix it, every step on that leg was agony, like a hot knife twisting in flesh that wasn’t there. He struggled through work, even the complex cases that usually took his mind off it not working anymore. He finally finished, managing to get away on time for once. 
He must have sat in his car for close to half an hour, his head resting on the steering wheel, before he felt able to drive. His painkillers had done nothing, not even scratched the surface. It was exhausting. He managed to make it home, just about, glad the drive was short. 
He just had to hope the kids were settled, because he really didn’t have the energy to deal with them tonight. He was greeted by the dog as he got in, which managed to make him smile, at least. He fussed him a little, but his heart wasn’t really in it, and he headed down the hall to dump his keys and bag. Tai emerged from the kitchen, having heard the door go but not Hars call out. A hand on his shoulder, he pressed a kiss to his cheek. His boyfriend looked like shit, pale and standing uncomfortably, like he couldn’t take weight through his prosthetic. 
“You alright?” He asked gently.  
Harrison sighed, forcing a smile. "Just phantoms."
“Been a bad day?”
"That obvious?"
“I know you too well. Food is nearly ready, did you want to get your leg off and go and lie down if it’ll help? I can bring dinner up to you.”
"What about everything else?"
“Don’t worry about it.” 
"You can't just do it all."
“I’ve not been at work all day, I can handle it. Go on, go and get some compression on it.”
"Alright. Thank you." He didn't have the strength to fight it. 
Tai kissed him again quickly. “Love you.”
"Love you too." He murmured. He took his time heading upstairs, the climb absolute murder.
Tai watched him go up the stairs, then headed back into the kitchen to finish cooking. He explained to the boys that their dad wasn’t feeling well, and that he wanted some quiet and some time to himself. They seemed sad, but Kieran nodded, looking wise beyond his years, and said they’d try and be quiet. 
When dinner was ready, Tai took a plate up to Harrison, knocking softly on the door before he pushed it open. 
Harrison had settled in bed, wrapped up in the duvet and trying to make himself feel better. It hadn’t worked yet, and his pain meds still hadn’t kicked in. 
“I’ve got dinner for you.” Tai said gently. 
"Oh. Thanks."
“The boys wanted to say hi but I said you needed a bit of quiet.” Tai sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out for Harrison. 
"They deserve better than me."
“Don’t be daft.”
"I'm not."
“You’re an amazing dad to them.” 
"I can't be a dad.'
“Why not?”
"Look at me." He murmured, choosing Tai over the food.
“Stunningly handsome doctor who spends all day helping others even when he’s in pain? Disgusting, how horrible.”
"Yeah, leave me for him."
“Except he’s right here in my bed.”
"Where is he?" 
“He’s you, idiot.”
He kissed Tai’s cheek. "Idiot is more like it."
“I can forgive the idiot, you are dating me after all.”
Harrison hummed. "I'm glad you'd forgive me."
“Of course I would. Are you gonna eat?”
"You?" He managed to tease. "I'll do that."
“Food first.” Tai said. “Then if you’re feeling better later I’m not going to stop you.”
He laughed. "I'd never say no."
“Have something to eat, then?”
"Have you had something?" He asked, taking a mouthful. 
“I need to, mine’s waiting downstairs.” Tai admitted. 
"Oh, go get yours."
“Figured you still might want some peace and quiet after a busy ED. The boys are behaving, though.”
"They can come up if you need five minutes?"
“No, it’s okay. Why don’t I leave you to it an’ I’ll come see you in a bit?”
"Don't be forever? I've missed you."
“I won’t be forever. I’ll eat and then try and get the boys to bed.”
"Thank you."
“Love you.” Tai said gently, kissing his cheek before he headed out of the room. He ate, tidied the kitchen, and spent a little bit of time with the boys before it was time to start getting them ready for bed. It was a little like herding cats, and harder without Harrison, but he was used to it by now, given Harrison’s frequent night shifts. All of them trooped in to say goodnight to their dad, and Taidgh managed to get teeth brushed and everyone in bed in reasonable time. He’d even managed to make sure everyone got the right meds, including himself. That was an achievement in of itself. 
He finally could join Harrison then, settling on the bed next to him with a happy sigh. 
“How’s the pain now? Still just as bad?”
"Better now you're back."
He smiled. “How was dinner?”
"Amazing. Way better than I'd have made."
“Glad you liked it.” Tai murmured. “Can I see if I can help?”
"I'd say chop it off but that's already happened."
“I’m no surgeon.” He said. “But I can try?”
"Chop more of it off, go for it."
“Try and make it better.”
"I'll stop being an arse. If you want to, you can."
Tai hummed, pulling the covers back. “Just shout if you want me to stop.”
Harrison snickered. "Sure."
“You know what I mean.”
"I will."
“Relax back, close your eyes?” 
He did as he was told, for all of thirty seconds. He propped himself up on his elbows and narrowed his eyes. "What are you gonna do?"
Tai laughed. “I was gonna try some massage, see if it would help the phantom.”
"Alright." He slowly lay back down. "Just be gentle."
Tai kissed his knee. “Promise.”
"Mm, okay."
Gently, Tai worked over Harrison’s stump, hoping the sensation of his hands would help the phantom pain. He knew things would be sore after a long day at work too, muscles tight and tender. 
"God, where have you been all my life?"
He laughed. “Ireland, for most of it.”
Harrison found himself joining in on the laughter, the tension draining from him. It just added to the affection Harrison felt for Tai, and he made a happy noise. 
“Helping? Reminding your brain that leg isn’t there anymore?”
"Reminding something that needs to be listening." He mumbled. "Haven't got a brain."
“Careful, talk like that would get you kicked out of clinic.” He teased. “But it feels good, right?”
"Makes me wish I had the rest of my leg." He said, almost starting to drift.
“I’m not that good.” Tai admitted. “But I’m glad I’m helping. You deserve this, you deserve to be out of pain.”
"This is that good." He murmured. "Thank you. Honestly, thank you."
“You know I’d do anything for you.”
"I would for you, too."
“Cute.”
"Don't be patronising!"
“I was teasing!”
"Sounds the same." He laughed.
Tai paused after a moment, his hands stilling. “I’m sorry you’ve had a tough day, though.”
"You've made it better."
“Good. You deserve it.”
"Love you."
“Love you too.”
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fatal-blow · 1 month ago
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hey op uh. i also have a fibro diagnosis! and i get all of these things! and in the last year or so, I've had a lot of time to do research into my own chronic pain and the chronic pain of people around me, and I've found a very widespread, consistent link between a lot of it. the fact that you emphasize your difficulty with standing and walking really makes me think that it might apply to you as well
it's called Morton's Foot Syndrome, but it's also been known as the Greek Foot, flatfootedness, high arches, and many more terms. i personally call it Neader Foot, because this foot type seems to have come from our Neanderthal ancestors, whose feet were more equipped for sprinting than they were for walking.
the short of is that Neander Foot reduces the stability of the foot. a foot adapted for walking and standing has three points of contact with the ground, which allows the rest of the body to relax. on the other hand, Neander Foot only has two points of contact, a bit like walking around on ice skates. people with Neander Foot often feel like they're going to fall over.
and it doesn't stop there--this instability in the body forces a person with Neander Foot to clench their muscles in order to stop their ankles and legs from buckling. standing for more than 30 minutes is long enough to promote overuse in a muscle, which leads to triggerpoints begining to form. triggerpoints cause just about every symptom under the sun--symptoms that I've discovered strongly resemble those of fibromayalgia.
over time, as the muscles in the legs weaken and grow tired from overuse, muscles throughout the rest of the body are then recruited to help keep the body standing upright. again, it only takes about 30 minutes of keeping a muscle continuously flexed for triggerpoints to form--and this was the cause of my widespread pain.
if you're interested, take a read through my blog! i talk about the intersection of Neander Foot with other traits such as hypermobility, estrogen based symptoms, pregnancy, etc etc and I've recently brought my thoughts and research to my doctor, who seemed very interested in what i had to say
the best part is that I've been forming a treatment for ailments stemming from Neander Foot based on my research with a lot of success, both for myself and the many, many people with Neander Foot around me (I've yet to meet someone i know for certain that DOESN'T have Neander Foot, which despite the inherent bias of my social circle is uh. well it seems that it's Extremely Common.) and even within a week of adding appropriate padding to the shoes there's SO much improvement in both pain and fatigue. my own pain and fatigue are the lowest they've been in years, in fact.
so maybe it can help you too?
Things That Hurt When You Have Fibromyalgia That Should Not Hurt:
Blood pressure cuffs when doctors take your blood pressure.
A simple poke from someone else, especially on the tender points
Tripping over something - only mildly, not a bad trip. I trip over things and it hurts like a Bitch.
If I accidentally graze my arm or my body against a wall a bit or something, it also hurts like a Bitch. Again, I'm not talking about badly, I'm not being pushed into a wall or something.
Standing. Just for a few seconds. I actually don't know for sure if this is really a part of my fibromyalgia or actually normal for everyone. But it really fucking hurts to stand for even a few seconds.
Walking for even just an hour hurts. And the longer I walk, the worse it hurts.
The simple act of. Cooking. It hurts to hold the pots/pans, especially with one hand. I can't really lift pans/pots because I'm weak, but also it just Hurts. It hurts to mix things in the pots/pans.
(Others can feel free to add on).
Common Descriptions Of Pain When You Have Fibromyalgia:
Feeling like your whole body is bruised, or some parts of your body.
"Feels like I was in a car crash"
Stiffness, throbbing, aching, soreness, tenderness, fatigue. Your body feels exhausted, and not even necessarily that YOU feel tired, but your body feels tired.
"Feels like being stabbed with a knife"
"Like someone has taken a hammer and hammered all over my body"
"Like I'm hungover"
"Like I ran a marathon"
"Like perpetually having the flu", "Like you have a fever constantly"
“It feels like I’ve been carrying two huge buckets of water that I can’t put down.”
"Like I did a full body workout"
(Amongst many other descriptions)
Common Habits I've Developed Throughout My Life As A Result Of Having Fibromyalgia:
Constantly leaning against walls and frequently switching which foot I'm leaning on more.
Asking people if they wanted to sit down, or if they wanted a chair to sit down somewhere, because I thought they were in pain too. Them declining and me thinking "but doesn't it hurt to stand?? You've been standing for like 15 minutes, aren't you in pain??" They are not.
Constantly sitting down, and/or wanting to sit down, wishing I had a place to sit down.
Not really a habit, but I always end up freaking out a bit when I worry that I've hurt someone. I realized that I would constantly apologize to my girlfriend because I thought I hurt her accidentally (very mild things I mean, I'm not saying I fucking punch him or some shit lmfao), only for her to be confused and say that it didn't hurt. It takes conscious effort to remember that what hurts me does not hurt most other people without fibromyalgia or a different chronic pain condition.
I've had fibromyalgia for pretty much my entire life.
I believed that these things were normal for everyone.
I would look at people and watch how they'd do things like simply lifting up a box or the ways people talk about walking for hours just for fun and just not understand why they were doing it because that hurts?
Growing up, when my brother would ""lightly"" punch me, or my dad would poke me, etc., it always hurt really bad, and my brother shamed me (my brother was severely abusive in many ways, yes) and would go "oh my God, please, you're being dramatic, I didn't even punch you/poke you hard at all." I truly don't think he WAS punching me that hard, I just had fibromyalgia so it hurt like twenty times worse (I'm not excusing his behavior, by the way, I'm just explaining that things that would hurt somebody with fibromyalgia wouldn't hurt most other people without it).
I grew up constantly wishing that I could float so that I didn't have to walk or stand.
I was always aware that I had certain spots around my body that felt much more painful than other parts of my body, such as the sides of my arms, my hips, etc. I also just figured this was how it is for everyone.
If you relate to anything this post, I definitely suggest seeing a rheumatologist or a neurologist (I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist) and finding out the cause of your pain.
None of these things are "normal."
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chiropractix · 12 hours ago
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Is Remedial Massage Effective for Lower Back Pain?
Many people with lower back pain are trying different methods of relaxation. Much of this pain is caused by musculoskeletal problems, hostile skeletal structures, or a response to an incorrect role in daily life. In such cases, remedial massage, which is a therapeutic approach to massage therapy, can prove relaxing and soothing for many people. But does this massage really relieve lower back pain? Come, let's find out.
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What is Remedial Massage?
Remedial massage is a type of massage therapy that focuses on specific parts of the body, such as the back, ribs, movements, and muscles. The main goal of this massage is to relieve pain, improve muscle tightness and flexibility. Remedial massage is performed not only for relaxation, but also for the treatment of local problems of muscles or pain. This method has proven to be very beneficial for lower back pain.
How is remedial massage helpful for lower back pain?
1. Helpful in relaxing muscles
One of the main causes of lower back pain is over-tightening of muscles and accidental stress. When you sit for long periods of time or stand in the wrong position, your back can become less flexible, and therefore experience pain and stiffness. Remedial massage works in depth and control to cool and relax the muscles, reducing your back pain.
2. Improves nutrition and blood pressure positively
Massage therapy improves blood flow and nutrition levels. When you get a remedial massage, it relaxes the back veins and brings more blood flow to them. This process is helpful in relieving pain, and automatically promotes healing.
3. Respite for long duration
Remedial massage provides immediate relief for acute pain, but with continuous massage sessions it provides long-term relief. Remedial massage sessions by a professional therapist are standardized and tailored to relieve your back pain.
4. Targets the causes of pain
Remedial massage scientifically works on muscles, veins and joints. When trying to influence your back pain, therapy can be successful in identifying critical issues and correcting them.
However, depending on comfort and symptoms, massage is a deeply caring process, which some people may experience differently.
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If you are in Brisbane or Milton and looking for remedial massage for your back pain, Chiropractix is ​​a great option. We have experienced massage therapists who offer personalized treatments tailored to your needs. Our therapy is perfectly set for pain relief and relaxation.
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divinecarephysio · 1 day ago
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goldenmaplephysiotherapy · 2 days ago
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fatal-blow · 1 year ago
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This is because you're massaging out the trigger points in the SCM. Also, there are two SCM muscles! Here's a diagram, including the shaded pain patterns which are largely consistent from person to person.
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That means if you experience pain in these areas, trigger point massage is likely to relieve that pain.
The muscle overtop can be accessed like OP mentioned, and the best way to massage it is to take it in the very tips of your fingers (making a C pinch instead of a V pinch) and use a milking motion all the way down the length of the muscle. Always check where your pulse is and avoid it! The neck can be a risky area to work on.
The deeper SCM muscle really just requires that you grab More of the muscle along the side of the neck. It takes some practice to tell them apart, but they differing pain patterns so it's handy to learn to tell them apart.
The reason most people develop trigger points in the SCM is due to a head forward position--slouching, in other words.
Slouching shortens the muscles in the front of your body (abdominals, obliques, pectoralis, SCM, scalenes, etc), which respond by tightening up so that even when you try to stand straight, they continue to pull you forward. In turn, this overstretches the muscles in your back, causing back pain, neck pain, headaches, and, at its worst, can pull on your ribs and start pinching nerves and blood vessels, leading to pain and numbness in the hands.
Here are some more diagrams of symptom patterns for scalenes and abdominals, some of the more troublesome muscles:
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If you suffer from this sort of chronic pain, you should take the time to read more about trigger points. My favourite book of all time is the Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Claire and Amber Davies. That shit basically saved my life.
Okay I’m currently furious that migraines are often so blindly easy to treat and I had to find this out myself at the age of 26 when I’ve been to a neurologist since I was 11 lol so I’m about to teach you two neat and fast little tricks to deal with pain!
The first is the sternocleidomastoid muscle, or the SCM muscle.
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This big red section is responsible for pain around the eye, cheekbone, and jaw, as well as some temple pain. Literally all you have to do is angle your head down a little, angle it away from the side that hurts, and then you can gently pinch and rub that muscle. I find it best to start at the bottom and travel upwards. The relief is so immediate! You can increase pressure as you feel comfortable doing so.
Here is a short and easy video showing this in action
The second is a fast and easy stretch that soothes your vagus nerve, which is the nerve responsible for calming you down. The vagus nerve, for those unfamiliar, is stimulated by deep breathing such as yawning, sighing, singing, or taking a deep breath to calm your anger in a tense situation.
You can stretch this out by sitting up as straight as possible (this does not have to be perfect to work) and interlacing your fingers. Put your hands on the back of your head with your thumbs going down the sides of your neck and, while keeping your face forward, look all the way to one side with just your eyes. Hold that until you feel the urge to breathe deeply or yawn, or until you can tell there’s a change. Then do the same thing on the other side. When you put your arms down, you should clearly be able to turn your head farther in both directions. If the first session doesn’t get rid of your migraine, rest and repeat as many times as necessary. I even get a little fancy with it and roll my eyes up and down along the outer edge sometimes to stretch as much as I can.
If you need a visual here’s a good video on it. I know some of the language they use seems questionable but this is real and simple science and should not be discarded because it’s been adopted by the trendy wellness crowd!
I seriously cannot believe I didn’t hear a word of this from any doctor in my life. Additionally, if you get frequent recurring migraines, you may want to see a dietician. Migraines can be caused by foods containing histamines, lectin, etc. and can also be caused by high blood pressure in specific situations such as exercise, stress, and even sex.
If any of this information helps you I’d love to hear it btw! It’s so so fast and easy to do. Good luck!
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