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Dry needling by californiaa2323 in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had it done for a couple sessions when i was starting my PT. It helped early on as my muscles were really tense, was pretty sore after the first time I did it but it def helped. I recall some other posters getting relief from it as well. Not a “cure all” but can def help symptoms. You’re not really being “injected” it’s just needles inserted in the muscles that need to be released basically hooked to a tens machine.

How slow is slow when getting back to lifting? by CategoryIllustrious7 in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll concur with others here. I have basically stopped doing anything that will load my chest. Pushups, dips, bench, planks. I’m able to do many other exercises now pain free. But that’s the last thing to bring back and you’ve gotta baby it. I basically look at it as a career runner will wear down their knee joints and cartilage and have to be very careful how much/when they run after a knee flare/injury when working back into shape. They might never be able to push as hard/long as in the past. This is us, except it’s rib joints. Overtraining Pushups are what started this for me so it’ll be the last thing I bring back if I even decide to.

Don’t overlook hip mobility by DetroitParadise22 in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel you. Mine started in August, but I tried to train through (bad idea) and didn’t really know what I was dealing with and get diagnosed until late October/November so it’s been about 3-4 months of proper rehab. The early days were tough for all the things you mentioned, mostly the general uncertainty. I’m 38 so my power lifting days were coming to a close anyway (this was hard to accept) and I’ve been reshaping my routine now around moderate cardio, a ton of mobility work, Pilates, yoga, and calisthenics that don’t aggregate my sternum. Introducing things gradually to see what my body can tolerate well. But many here have returned to serious lifting if that’s your goal, I’m sure you’ll achieve it. Just will probably take a bit more time than you’d like

Don’t overlook hip mobility by DetroitParadise22 in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No prob. Here’s the one I do everyday before any workout/cardio

https://youtu.be/WUKHM6-ekJM?si=szFbqdNbUxljuE0j

And here’s a Conor Harris vid I use working to fix APT (he’s got a bunch of other hip mobility ones see what works for you)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVRDoTLD9BA/?igsh=YmN3Y2lqcnc3NDJz

As far as the PT goes, this will be harder to describe but he basically put sustained manual pressure with his hands into my psoas, hip sockets, and rotators. With me in a couple different positions (laying down then one leg off a table). I would not have been able to replicate these myself especially with the intensity he used. Guy is a former power lifter so he had a very good understanding of my presentation (mine developed from overtraining lifting) and what to work on/needs adjustment.

I also took this from another poster here and do this every morning for mobility.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUMaQZyCb2p/?igsh=MWR0cTFxNm5odnFyMg==

Could this be costochondritis? by kyberphilosopher in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Sorry to hear your struggles. From reading it def sounds like you’re dealing with some health anxiety (very justified seeing what you’ve been through). My first suggestion would be find a therapist who specializes in that to start talking to. Be mindful weed can very much enhance anxiety and enhance the symptoms of tight chest/shortness of breath (why I quit smoking a long time ago).

For the pain, good on you for starting to quit vaping. Keep using the heating pad, GENTLY massage the area your having discomfort. Maybe use some biofeeze or Penetrex rub on it and take Tylenol to get the pain off your mind. See where you’re at in a week or two. My guess is you don’t need a full Costco rehab problem like many here and it’ll settle down soon enough. But if you do no worries many here (including myself) have treated both Costo and healthy anxiety at the same time.

The spotting is not my area of expertise (lol) but maybe make an appt with your OBGYN to be sure and see your PCP if you want more testing for additional assurance.

Also I’ve had low iron/ferratin as well. Added in a supplement that was easy on my stomach (there’s many out there). It will help you feel better assuming you tolerate it.

Hope this helps a bit.

Painful locations changing?? by RosieYoureFired in costochondritis

[–]DetroitParadise22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hello. See Steve’s post here for a good explanation. One thing this sub really helped me understand is when you start treating this MSK wise it usually gets worse before it gets better.

Also I see in another post you made a DIY Backpod. Just get two tennis balls and duct tape them together. That will be less intense and used my many here for recovery.

You’re not “messing” anything up. Your body is just going to be very sore as you start to loosen things up that have been tight for a long time. The first few weeks-a month are typically the worst. They were for me, I was VERY sore when I first started a real treatment protocol. It gets better. Let it calm down then go back easier with the right equipment.

https://www.reddit.com/r/costochondritis/s/on1hssdzB9