VolsDoc81TX
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That makes twice thercane has been mentioned so I will be checking tar out. As for CO2 being released... I dunnno. Sometimes it feels that way but there have been ones, especially the ones insert themselves, under my spine and a few directly under my shoulders that feel like strong poison has been released.broken up. I've gotten sick as a dog more than once when I'vw had the SO break those up.
When you say needles do you mean acupuncture? And does that work, fmor real? No worries about the long quote. Any and all advice is welcome!
PS. Don't know if it matter but doc says I've got arthritis in my ankles and knees. That developed in my 30s but doc say my participation in sports likely did it. When I walk a loto n hats floors I become the tin man in desperate need of oil.
I'm on mobile...sorry. Where are you located?
You don't need an Orthopedic surgeon. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is my specialty...non-surgical. Dry needling is a way Physical Therapists can help break up trigger points. We do the same with trigger point injections (TPI) (except add medsthrough injection). If dry needling or TPI works, it is great. If the knots come back after needling/TPI twice, it indicates the source is still active. Once I realized that, I now make sure the cause of the trigger point has resolved first...frequently they will then go away with minimal treatment.
Secondary Osteoarthritis is not a disease process, it is a post-traumatic degenerative process. Hallmark of the disease is arthritis in the joints of your fingers. Your knees and ankles (if your only joints affected) are injury related. Sometimes very minimal repetitive injury. Obesity is the single greatest cause of this. (Not activity)
Try Omega 3 fish oil, Glucosamine/Chondroitin sulfate, Flax seed oil, cactus juice, all can help with arthritic pain. May take a month for the natural supplement to work. Omega 3 fish oil has been shown to be a natural anti-inflammatory at 3 capsules per day.
Sorry for the long post!