Fibromyalgia and Deep Tissue Massage: A Cautionary Tale

Welcome! Heating pads might help.

Oh my gosh I feel this. I’ve had many deep tissue massages and they were extremely painful lol, like me using every ounce of willpower to not cry out in pain during it painful. It bruised me up and I was extremely sore for like a week. Use ice to reduce some inflammation but yes I would steer clear or deep tissues massages, if the massage itself hurts you, then it’s not going to help you (that’s my rule of thumb for my fibro 💕)

As soon as you get home from ANY massage, soak in a tub with Epsom salts. Here's a link that explains the benefits: https://igotyourbackmassage.com/why-do-massage-therapists-say-to-take-an-epsom-salt-bath-after-a-massage/

Deep tissue will make it worse. What you need to do is find a Myofascial Release specialist. It’s a specific technique which focuses on working the fascia which is what our fibro affects. They’ll break up the little adhesions and sticky spots and smooth your muscles back into place.

So massages are good but not deep tissue ones. Drink a lot of fluids!!!! I mean make yourself pee like you never have before lol. But hot showers and laying flat on the floor helps me. Not on the bed because it gives into your body shape and can cause more discomfort when you are up and moving

Yes, that has happened to me so if I get a massage I have to ask for them to do it medium pressure. Even a massage chair has done this as well. Soaking in Epsom salt baths really help me. Chronic pain is no joke